
Overview of Kolhapur District
Kolhapur district is divided into twelve talukas. These are Shahuwadi, Panhala, Hatkanangale, Shirol, Karveer, Gaganbavada, Radhanagari, Kagal, Bhudargad, Ajara, Gandhiglaj and Chandgad. There are 1212 villages in these talukas. Kolhapur district population is 3874015. Among these, 1983623 are males, and 1890392 are females. Marathi is the most spoken language of the people here.Chandgad, Radhanagari, Kagal, Kolhapur south, Karvir, Kolhapur north, Hatkanangale, Ichalkaranji, Shahuwadi and Shirol. Parliament constituencies are Kolhapur and Hatkanangle. History of Kolhapur District.
History of Kolhapur
The history of the Kolhapur region is divided into Hindu, Muslim and Maratha periods. The region is under different rulers, such as Kadambas, Andhrabhrtyas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Western Chalukyas, Kolhapur Silaharas and Yadavas. The area then came under the Bhamani kings in 1347. Then it was under the rule of Shivaji and Aurangzeb. In 1884, Kolhapur state existed with Karvir, Panhala, Shirol, Ajra, Gandhinglaj and Bhudargaad subdivisions. The state was merged with the Indian nation in the year 1948. In 1949, the Kolhapur district was formed with 956 villages. In 1956, the district became a part of Bombay state. Then it became a part of Maharashtra in 1960.Tourist Places in Kolhapur District
Tehsils in Kolhapur District
The district is divided into 12 talukas for administrative purposes, each tehsil as indicated below.Shahuwadi | Panhala | Hatkanangale |
Shirol | Karveer | Gaganbavada |
Radhanagari | Kagal | Bhudargad |
Ajara | Gadhinglaj | Chandgad |
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