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Municipal council

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 in Satara district

Satara district

Satara District is a district of Maharashtra state in western India with an area of 10,480 km² and a population of 2,808,994 of which 14.17% were urban . Satara is the capital of the district and other major towns include Wai, Karad, Koregaon, Koyananagar, Rahimatpur, Phaltan, Mahabaleshwar...

 in the India

India

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n state

States and territories of India

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 of Maharashtra

Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...

. It lies at the confluence of Koyna River

Koyna River

The Koyna River rises in Mahabaleshwar and is a tributary of the Krishna River in western Maharashtra, India. It rises near Mahableshwar, a famous hill station in the Western Ghats. Unlike most of the other rivers in Maharashtra which flow East-West direction, the Koyna river flows in North-South...

 and the Krishna River

Krishna River

The Krishna River , is one of the longest rivers in central-southern India, about . It is also referred to as Krishnaveni in its original nomenclature...

. The two rivers originate at Mahabaleshwar which is around 100 km from Karad. They diverge at their origin and then meet again in Karad. The rivers meet exactly headon, thus forming letter "T". Hence their confluence is called 'Preeti Sangam' meaning "Lovely Meeting". It will be of interest to know that their length from originating point to meeting point is almost same. That is unique in the world. Karad is well known for sugar production and is known as the "sugar-bowl" of Maharashtra owing to the presence of many sugar factories in and around Karad. It has many prestigious educational institutes such as Govt. College of Engineering, Govt. College of Pharmacy, KIMS and hotels such as Hotel Sangam.

Geography

Karad is located at 17.28°N 74.2°E. It has an average elevation of 566 metres (1856 feet). Karad is located near Agashiva 17.237506°N 74.15205°W. It has been referred in great epic Mahabharata

Mahabharata

The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India and Nepal, the other being the Ramayana. The epic is part of itihasa....

. It has "Aum

Aum

Om or Aum Om or Aum Om or Aum (also , written in Devanāgari as and as , in Sanskrit known as (lit. "to sound out loudly"), ', or ' (also as ') (lit. "Auṃ form/syllable"), is a sacred/mystical syllable in the Dharmic or Indian religions, i.e...

" (Devanagari ?) shape when viewed aerially.

Karad has strong influence over Politics of Maharashtra, as first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Honorable Mr. Yashavantrao Chavan, was from Karad who later served as Deputy Prime Minister of India.karad city was recently awarded Sant Gadagebaba Gramswachatta Abhiyan started by Indian govt.

Present CM of Maharashtra Prithviraj Chavan started his political career in 1991, and won the family seat of Karad thrice, in '91, '96 and '98 and lost it in 1999.

Tourism

The famous tourist points near and in Karad City are:

• Aagashiv
• Buddha Leni (Aagashiv)
• Sadashiv
• Aundh
• Manore
• Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary|
• Pachawadeswar
• Priti Sangam (Confluence Of Krishna & Koyna River)
• Vasantgad 14  km
• Kas Pathar 76 km
• Thoseghar Waterfall 76 km
• Ram Mandii 30 km (Chaphal Road)
• Walmiki 45 km
• Khodshi Dam 03 km
• Tembhu Dam 05  km
• Koyna Dam 40  km
• Chandoli Dam 55  km west
• Urmodi Dam 30 km

History

Karad is also known as "Dakshin Kashi". It was originally known as "Karhatak" which later evolved to be known as Karad. Karad is historical city, according to epic Mahabharata, Sahadeva one of the Pandava lived in the city also known to be pious as Lord Rama stepped his feet on this land.

Karad is well known for Mogul Architectures like twin minar(cylindrical shaped Tower). It was also meeting point of Haji holy pilgrim "HAJ" in mogul period (India in 1526 until 1857). The Jama Masjid of Karad is very notable and has twin towers that can be seen from a distance.

The first capital of the Shilahara

Shilahara

The Shilahara Dynasty was a feudal clan that established itself in northern and southern Konkan and southern Maharashtra during the Rashtrakuta period...

s was probably at Karad during the reign of Jatiga-II as known from their copper plate grant of Miraj and 'Vikramankadevacharita' of Bilhana. Hence sometimes they are referred as 'Shilaharas of Karad'. Later on although the capital was shifted to Kolhapur
Among the Silaharas of Kolhapur who ruled over Satara and Belganv districts from 1000 to 1215 A. D., Gonka deserves mention here, as he is described as the Lord of Karhad (Karad), Mairifvja (Miraj) and Konkan [Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, Vol. IV, p. 281, Sanskrit Transcript.].

How to reach Karad

• By Road - NH4 highway

MSRTC runs intercity bus service from Karad to Mumbai, Pune, Sangli-Miraj and Satara.

• By Rail - Karad Station

Nearest Railway Junction

• Miraj
  Miraj
  Miraj , is an historic town in southern Maharashtra, India. The history of the town dates back to the early 10th century, and the town is known for its rich tradition of Hindustani classical music and for religious harmony. It served as a stronghold and a strategic bastion because of its location...
  
   - 72 km

All superfast trains like Karnataka Sampark Kranti, Deekshaboomi Express, Rani Chenama express, Haripriya express and Miraj Hubli express stop at Miraj junction. You can take private cars or MSRTC buses from Miraj to Karad. Travel time from Miraj to Karad is approx 1 hour 15 minutes.

Nearby Cities

• Umbraj - 15 km
• Islampur
  Islampur
  For the town in Bihar see: Islampur Islampur is a municipality and head quarters of Islampur subdivision in Uttar Dinajpur district in the Indian state of West Bengal.-Geography:Islampur is located at...
  
   - 25 km
• Chaphal - 30 km
• Vita
  Vita
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   - 45 km
• Satara
  Satara
  Satara is a city located in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India. The town is 2320 ft. above sea-level, near the confluence of the Krishna and its tributary river Venna. The city was the capital of the Maratha empire in the 17th century, hence one of the the historical cities of...
  
   - 50 km
• Tasgaon
  Tasgaon
  Tasgaon is a city and a municipal council in Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.-Geography:Tasgaon is located at . It has an average elevation of 560 metres .mbngh fg cv. Tasgaon receives average rainfall of 450 mm from SW monsoon...
  
   - 55 km
• Sangli
  Sangli
  Sangli is a city in the state of Maharashtra of India. Sangli is known as the Turmeric city for its vast production of Turmeric. Sangli is situated on the banks of river Krishna and is the largest market place for Turmeric in Asia and houses many sugar factories, which it is also noted for...
  
   - 70 km
• Wai
  Wai
  Wai or WAI may refer to:*Wai, Maharashtra, a town in India*Wai, an alternative name for the Nuristani people, speakers of the Waigali language*NO WAI, a phrase that is part of the O RLY? Internet meme.*Wai, a form of Thai greeting...
  
   - 75 km
• Kolhapur - 75 km
• Khandala
  Khandala
  Khandala is a hill station in the Western Ghats in the state of Maharashtra, India, about three kilometres from Lonavala and seven kilometers from Karjat....
  
   - 111 km
• Pune
  Pune
  Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
  
   - 150 km

Railway Station

• Karad - 4 km from city

Karad has railway station and is onroute from Mumbai to Miraj / Sangli / Kolhapur / Bangalore (some trains). You can reach Karad from Mumbai / Pune easily by road or rail (Mahalaxmi express / Koyna express / Sahyadri Express / Chalukya express).
If you are coming from Bangalore, take Chalukya express.

Railway Time Table

: Towards Miraj

No.	Train No.	Train Name	Train Type	Day	Departure time
01	11023	Mumbai-Kolhapur	Sahyadri Exp.	Daily	02.55.
02	11097	Pune- Ernakulam	Purna Exp.	Sun	03.30.
03	11011	Kolhapur-Mumbai	Mahalaxmi Exp.	Daily	04.11.
04	11017	Dadar-Yashwanpur	Chalukya Exp.	Ex.Wed	04.55.
05	11035	Dadar-Mysore	Sharavati Exp.	Wed	04.55.
06	51441	Satara-Kolhapur	Pass.	Daily	06.38.
07	16209	Ajmer-Mysore	Mysore Exp.	Mon,Sat	08.10.
08	16505	Gandhidham-Bangluru	Bangluru Exp.	Wed	08.10.
09	16507	Jodhpur-Bangluru	Bangluru Exp.	Fri, Sun	08.10.
10	16531	Ajmer-Yashwanpur	Yashvanpur Exp.	Tue	08.10.
11	11040	Gondia-Kolhapur	Maharashtra Exp.	Daily	09.18.
12	12148	Nizmuddin-Kolhapur	Nizmuddin Exp.	Fri	01.08.PM
13	12782	Nizmuddin-Mysore	Swarnajayani Exp.	Tue	01.08.PM
14	51409	Pune- Kolhapur	Pass.	Daily	03.55.PM
15	11029	Mumbai-Kolhapur	Koyna Exp.	Daily	05.23.PM
16	12780	Nizmuddin-Vasco	Goa Exp.		08.20.PM
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Towards Pune

: Towards Pune

No.	Train No.	Train Name	Train Type	Day	Departure time
01	51410	Kolhapur-Pune	Pass.	Daily	07.53
02	11030	Kolhapur-Mumbai	Koyna Exp.	Daily	10.45
03	12147	Kolhapur-Nizmuddin	Nizmuddin Exp.	Tue	11.40
04	12781	Mysore-Nizmuddin	Swarnajayani Exp.	Sat	11.40.
05	16210	Mysore-Ajmer	Mysore Exp.	Wed,Fri	02.00PM.
06	16506	Bangluru-Gandhidham	Bangluru Exp.	Sun	02.00PM
07	16508	Bangluru-Jodhpur	Bangluru Exp.	Tue, Thu	02.00.PM
08	16532	Yashwanpur-Ajmer	Yashvanpur Exp.	Sat	02.00.PM
09	11039	Kolhapur-Gondia	Maharashtra Exp.	Daily	05.10.PM
10	51442	Kolhapur-Satara	Pass.	Daily	08.18PM.
11	11018	Yashwanpur-Dadar	Chalukya Exp.	Ex.Thu	10.10.PM
12	11036	Mysore-Dadar	Sharavati Exp.	Thu	10.10.PM
13	11012	Mumbai-Kolhapur	Mahalaxmi Exp.	Daily	11.03.PM
14	12779	Vasco-Nizmuddin	Goa Exp.		11.45.PM
15	11098	Ernakulam-Pune	Purna Exp.	Tue	00.15.AM
16	11024	Kolhapur-Mumbai	Sahyadri Exp.	Daily	01.25.AM
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Demographics

India census

Census

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, Karad had a population of 56,149. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Karad has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 72%. In Karad, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
karad railway station is just 5 km away from karad city.

High Schools in Karad City

• Shri Shivaji Vidyalaya, [Karad,Karve,Masur].
• Maharashra High School,Karad.
• Yashwant High School,Karad.
• Vithamata High School,Karad.
• Tilak High School,Karad.
• Kanya Prashala,Karad.
• Anandrao Chavan high School,Karad.
• Holy Family Convent High School,Karad.
• Sant Tukaram High School,Karad.
• Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Karad
• Palkar Highschool,Karad
• S.M.S English Medium School
• Krishna School ,Karad.

Engineering College's in Karad City

• Government Engineering College,Karad.
• Doulatrao Aher college of Engineering College,Karad.
• Shri Santkrupa college of Engineering College,Ghogaoan,Karad.
• Dadasaheb Mokashi college of Engineering College,Karad.

Arts, Science, Commerce College's in Karad City

• Yashwantrao Chavan College of Science,Karad.
• Venutai Chavan Art,Commerce college,Karad.
• Sadguru Gadge Maharaj [SGM] Arts, Science, Commerce College,Karad.
• Anandrao Chavan Arts, Science, Commerce College,Karad.
• Bapuji Salunkhe Arts, Science, Commerce College,Karad.
• Mahila Maha Vidyalay Arts, Science, Commerce College,Karad.

Polytechnics Colleges in and around Karad City

• Government Polytechnic College,Karad
• Pramilatai Polytechnic College,,Karad
• Doulatrao Aher Polytechnic College,Karad
• Dadasaheb Mokashi Polytechnic College,Sadashivgad,Karad
• Shivajirao Desai Polytechnic College,Daulatnagar,Patan [Karad]
• Shri SanShri Santtkrupa Polytechnic College,Ghogaoan,Karad
• Ramrao Nikam Polytechnic College,Indoli,Karad
• Chatrapati Shahu Polytechnic College,Atit
• Diploma College of Architecture,Karad

Other College's in Karad City

• Government ITI,Karad.
• Government College of engineering,Karad.
• IIJT Institute, karad.
• Government Pharmacy College,Karad.
• Shri SanShri Santtkrupa Pharmacy College,Karad.
• Dadasaheb Mokashi college Food Managenant College,Karad.
• Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences,Karad.
• Bharti Vidyapeeth Law College,Karad.
• Yashavantrao Mohite Institute of Management,Karad.
• Mahila College,Karad.
• Yashwant College [Tilak Vidyapeeth],Kara

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Notable residents

• Yashwantrao Chavan
  Yashwantrao Chavan
  Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra after the division of Bombay State and the fifth Deputy Prime Minister of India. He was a strong Congress leader, Cooperative leader, social activist and writer. He was popularly known as Leader of Common People...
  
   (12 March 1913 - 25 November 1984), an eminent Congress party
  Indian National Congress
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   politician hailed from Karad. He was the first
  First
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   Chief Minister of Maharashtra and also served as the Defence minister, Finance minister, Home minister, Foreign Affairs minister, and as the Deputy Prime Minister of India
  Deputy Prime Minister of India
  The Deputy Prime Minister of India is a member of the Indian cabinet in the Indian government. The post is not a constitutional post and seldom carries any specific powers. Generally a Deputy Prime Minister also holds other key portfolios like Home minister or Finance Minister...
  
   and became the first and only person from maharashtra to reach up to this political level. Tembhu
  Tembhu
  Tembhu is a small village situated on the eastern bank of the River Krishna, near Karad, in the Satara District of Maharashtra, India. Tembhu is the site of an Rs 900 crore irrigation project, set up in order to provide water to the drought-stricken Satara district...
  
  , one of the mega-projects under the Krishna Valley scheme, is situated near Karad.

• Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
  Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
  Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was a social reformer from Maharashtra, India during the British Raj.-Early life:Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was born on 14 July 1856 in Tembhu , a village in Satara district now in Sangli district of Maharashtra. Agarkar had his primary education from Karad...
  
   (1856–1895) Also Tembhu is the birth place of Gopal Ganesh Agarkar. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was a social reformer from Maharashtra, India during the British rule. He was the first editor of Kesari, a well-known Marathi weekly at that time. He left Kesari after ideological differences with Lokmanya Tilak and started his own periodical named Sudharak. The difference of opinion was about the primacy of political reforms versus social reforms. Agarkar, Tilak and Vishnu Shastri Chiplunkar were the founder members of 'Deccan Education Society'Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
  Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
  Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was a social reformer from Maharashtra, India during the British Raj.-Early life:Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was born on 14 July 1856 in Tembhu , a village in Satara district now in Sangli district of Maharashtra. Agarkar had his primary education from Karad...
  
  

• Khashaba Jadhav (15'th Jan. 1926 - 14 August 1984) Born in very poor farmer family at Goleshwar Tal. Karad, the only Olympic Medal Winner for India till 2000. He was honored by individual Bronze medal on 23 July 1952, in 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games for Wrestling in bantamweight which is the unbeaten record for India in wrestling till today. In 1993, Maharashtra State awarded him Shiv Chatrapati Award posthumously. In 2001, Central Govt. has also awarded him 'Arjuna Award' posthumously.

• Mr.P.D.Patil (1 July 1916 - 17 September 2008), the another notable resident of Karad who was the President of Karad Municipal Corporation for 42 years (1955–1996, Its a World Record noted by Gunniess Book of Records). He was also MLA of Karad-North of Maharashtra State (1963, 1980, and 1995) and Chairman of Sahyadri Sugar Factory, Sahyadri Bank and many other institute.He had started underground drainage system in 1972 in karad after mumbai.

• Hambirrao Mohite He was first Commander in chief of Maratha Army after eastablishment of Ashtapradhanmandal by the great Shivaji Maharaj. Mohite was active Leader and Strong Pillar of Maratha Empire.After his Death,his Descendant Served Maratha Empire with Dignity

• Prithviraj Chavan
  Prithviraj Chavan
  Prithviraj Chavan is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. The Indian National Congress selected him to be the successor of Ashok Chavan. He is a Member of the Parliament of India representing Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament...
  
  : He Is the incumbent Chief Minister of Maharashtra