PS Phaltan
Phaltan Taluka – Brief Profile
District: Satara
1) Geographical Location
Phaltan Taluka is located on the northern side of Satara District.
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North: Pune District begins.
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Boundary with Pune District: The Nira River flows along the taluka boundary.
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East: Solapur District boundary.
2) Administrative Structure
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Revenue Villages: 130
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Gram Panchayats: 131
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Municipality: 01
3) Population (Census 2011)
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Total Population: 342,667
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Male: 176,250
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Female: 166,417
4) Area and Land Use
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Total Geographical Area: 117,756 hectares
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Irrigated Area: 57,341 hectares
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Rainfed (Dry) Area: 41,030 hectares
5) Transport and Connectivity
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Almost all villages are connected by main roads.
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State Transport (ST) bus services are available to all villages.
6) Development Programmes
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The taluka administration is actively implementing the 20-Point Development Programme for overall development.
7) Rainfall and Climate
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The taluka receives very low rainfall.
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Average annual rainfall: 450 mm
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Being a chronically drought-prone taluka, agricultural income is limited.
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During 2024–25, the taluka received 184.10 mm of rainfall, which was higher than the average.
8) Historical and Cultural Importance
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The Palkhi of Sant Shiromani Dnyaneshwar Maharaj halts at Taradgaon, Phaltan, and Barad within the taluka.
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Phaltan city is considered the “Southern Kashi” of the Mahanubhav sect.
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The samadhis (memorials) of Sant Haribaba Maharaj and Sant Uplekar Maharaj are located here.
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Phaltan city has many ancient and famous temples.
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Phaltan is also known as the maternal home of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
9) Industrial Area
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An industrial estate is located at Surawadi in Phaltan Taluka.
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Co-operative Sugar Factories: 02
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Dairy Projects: 03
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