Choudharwadi
Chaudharwadi चौधरवाडी | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Chaudharwadi Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 18°09′N 74°35′E / 18.15°N 74.58°ECoordinates: 18°09′N 74°35′E / 18.15°N 74.58°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Pune |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 651 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 412306 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 42 |
| Nearest city | Pune |
Chaudharwadi[1] is a village and Gram Panchayat in Baramati Taluka in Pune district of Maharashtra State, India. It is located 65 km south of District headquarters Pune and 34 km from Baramati.
Chaudharwadi is located at 18.15°N 74.58°E. It has an average elevation of 538 meters (1765 feet). Postal head office is Someshwarnagar. Morgaon (15 km), Nira (10 km), Someshwarnagar (8 km), Murti (7 km) are the nearby Villages to Chaudharwadi.
Phaltan, Baramati, Sasvad, Jejuri, Morgaon are the nearby cities to Chaudharwadi. Shadu is a kind of clay found in the Chaudharwadi Village. A traditional medium of making Ganesh idols, shadu clay is an eco-friendly way of making Ganesh idols.
About
Chaudharwadi[2] has its own natural beauty, which beckons to all kinds of visitors. The highest number of chinkara are found in the forest area of the village. In the village there are two main temples, Hanuman Mandir and Bhavani Mandir. One of the Ashtavinayaka temples, Mayureshwar, Morgaon is located about 15 km from Chaudharwadi. The most famous Khandoba Mandir, Jejuri, is also 20 km from the village. Agriculture is the main source of income for the people of this village. There are three main surnames of people found in the village: Pawar, Chaudhari, and Bhapkar. Chaudharwadi’s name also comes from the surname Chaudhari.[3]
History
Royal Pawar families of Dhar staying in Chaudharwadi have a history of more than 350 years. Pawars consider themselves to have descended from the Parmaras, of the Rashtrakuta dynasty which ruled regions in central India (Dhar, Devas). All these Pawars have roots to Shrimant Shambhu Singh who had a jagir at Supa and Chaudharwadi. They also contributed to Swarajya with Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shrimant Sabhusingh Pawar's son Shrimant Krushna ji Pawar also worked with Shivaji Maharaj. Shrimant Udajiarao Pawar and Shrimant Anandrao Pawar accompanied Bajirao Peshwa for the north conquest. RayajiRaje Pawar and his son MalojiRaje Pawar also accompanied Rajaram Maharaj. All the nearby villages Supa, Phaltan, Malthan, and Chaudharwadi were Jagirs of Royal Pawars. Chattrapati Rajaram Maharaj had given the Pawar brothers responsibility of ending the rebellion against him in Western Maharashtra, which the Pawar brothers ended comfortably. Chattrapati Rajaram trusted these families a lot and conferred them with the title of "Vishwasrao". All these Pawar families were given Saranjam by the title of "Vishwasrao". Pawar families’ contribution to Maratha history has been extraordinary.[4]
Demographics
The population of Chaudharwadi according to the 2011 census is 651. The average literacy rate of Chaudharwadi is 85.36 percent. The sex ratio of Chaudharwadi is 316 females per 335 males.
Marathi is the official and most widely spoken language, while English and Hindi are understood by people.
Climate
Chaudharwadi has three distinct seasons during the year: summer, winter, and the rainy season.
Temperature
The average annual maximum temperature is variable between 30–37 degrees Celsius and the average annual minimum is 20 degrees Celsius. March, April, May, and June are summer months in which the climate is hot. May and June are the hottest months. In these months, sometimes the temperature goes beyond 40 degrees Celsius. Dusty and hot winds of medium velocity are common during summer months. Winter starts from October to February, when the temperature drops down to a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius. Sometimes it drops to 10–15 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall
The rainy season starts by mid-June and lasts till September. The nearest rain gauge station is at Pune.
Chaudharwadi once faced water scarcity in 1972.
Humidity
The air is dry during the rest of the year. The humidity is generally about 70% in the monsoon season, while in the summer season the relative humidity is about 20% at noon.
Winter
The average temperature is variable between 15-20 degrees Celsius and it can fall down to 8 degrees Celsius.
Economy
Chaudharwadi mostly depends on agriculture as the main source of income. The land is irrigated because many water supply pipelines come from Nira Left Canal. Dairy Farming is also a main source of income in the village. The village delivers daily 2000 ltr. of milk to cities. Main crops include Sugarcane, Jawari, Bajra, onions, banana, and custard apple.
Education
Schools near to Chaudharwadi
♦ZP Primary School, Chaudharwadi
♦Sonamma International Residential School, Chaudharwadi
♦Vidya Pratisthan's English Medium School, Someshwarnagar
♦Sahyadri Public School, Someshwarnagar
♦Someshwar Vidyalay, Karanje
Colleges Near to Chaudharwadi
♦M.S.K. Collage, Someshwarnagar
♦Someshwar Junior College, Someshwarnagar
♦Someshwar Polytechnic, Someshwarnagar
♦Someshwar Engineering College, Someshwarnagar[5]
Transportation
Road Connectivity
The nearest Bus Depot is Nira. Most of the people prefer to use State Transport (Maharashtra Government) buses. Private vehicles and auto rickshaws can be used on rent basis. Traffic is quite chaotic, with no signals. Most of the people use two-wheelers or bicycles as a mode of transportation.
Railway Connectivity
The nearest Railway Station is Nira. Trains are easily available for Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur from Nira railway station.
Air Connectivity
The nearest Airport to Chaudharwadi is Baramati Airport and Pune Airport.
See Also
References
- ↑ "Chaudhar Wadi Maharashtra".
- ↑ "Census of Chaudharwadi".
- ↑ "Chaudharwadi".
- ↑ R. V. Solomon; J. W. Bond (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. pp. 302–. ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4. Search this book on
- ↑ "Someshwar Engineering College".
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