PS Khandala

Khandala Taluka – Brief Profile

District: Satara

1) Area

• Total Area: 52,732 hectares

2) Population

• Male: 70,565

• Female: 66,853

3) Tourist / Places of Interest

Khandala Taluka and its surrounding areas have several important and attractive places.

• Naigaon Village in Khandala Taluka is the birthplace of Kranti Jyoti Savitribai Phule. Every year, 3rd January (her birth anniversary) is celebrated with great enthusiasm.

• Naigaon village has been declared a ‘B’ category tourist destination by the Government. Tourists from Maharashtra and other states visit this place to learn about the life and work of Savitribai Phule.

4) Historical Importance

The Palkhi procession of Sant Shiromani Dnyaneshwar Maharaj passes through Padegaon and Balupatalachiwadi, and halts at Lonand for two and a half days.

Khandala Taluka has a rich historical heritage in Satara District.

Major Historical Site:

• Morve Datta Temple

5) Primary Schools

• Total Primary Schools: 118

6) Health Facilities

• Primary Health Centres (PHC): 04

• Sub-Centres: 22

• Ayurvedic Dispensaries: 01

7) Anganwadi Centres

• Total Anganwadi Centres: 190

8) Circles / Groups

• Circles: 06

• Groups: 03

9) Veterinary Dispensaries

• Total: 17

  • Category I: 05

  • Category II: 12

10) Urban Local Bodies

• Nagar Panchayats:

  1. Khandala

  2. Lonand

• Total Nagar Panchayats: 02

11) Rivers and Dams

River:

• Nira River

Dams:

• Veer Dam

• Bhatghar Dam