Padhawad
Padhawad | |
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Village | |
Padhawad Location in Maharashtra, India Padhawad Padhawad (India) | |
| Coordinates: 21°10′36.7″N 74°56′18.0″E / 21.176861°N 74.938333°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Dhule |
| Taluka | Sindkheda |
| Area | |
• Total | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 2,200 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 425403 |
| Vehicle registration | MH18 |
Padhawad is a village situated near Betawad in Sindkheda taluka of Dhule district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Location
Padhawad is located near the banks of the Panzara River, in northern Maharashtra. The village is approximately 28 km from Sindkheda and 43 km from Dhule.
Demographics
As per the Census of India 2011, the village has a population of 2200 people.[1] The primary occupation is agriculture, and the local language spoken is Marathi.
Education
The village has multiple educational institutions providing to primary and secondary education. Some students also pursue higher education in nearby towns like Shirpur, Amalner, and Dhule. The village has 3 schools:
- Vivekanand High School
- Zilla Parishad School
- Anganwadi
Economy
Agriculture is the main source of income. Major crops include cotton, Corn, bajra, and soybeans. Some villagers are also involved in dairy and small-scale trading.
Transport
The village is connected by road to Betawad and nearby towns. The nearest railway station is in Betawad, and the closest airport is in Jalgaon.
Culture and Religion
Padhawad has several temples where festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Holi are celebrated with enthusiasm.
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Jagannath Maharaj Mandir
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Mahadev Maroti Mandir Parisar Padhawad
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Vitthal Mandir
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Shree Indasini Mata Mandir
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Hanuman Mandir
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Kalika Mata Temple
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Ganpati Mandir
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Shree Santoshi Mata Mandir
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Mahadev Mandir
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Mahadev Mandir
References
- ^ "Population finder". censusindia.gov.in. Government of India. Retrieved 20 April 2025. Type Padhawad into the search box at the bottom of the page
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