Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Sholapur - District

ABOUT SHOLAPUR


The presiding deity of Maharashtra, Lord Vitthal is at Pandharpur in this district. Swami Samarth of Akkalkot has followers from all walks of life. Solapur is famous as a textile town, especially owing to its talented weavers’ community. A melting pot with a confluence of Marathi, Telugu and Kannada languages, Solapur district leads in beedi production. Its great strides in the fields of education, literature and culture as well as rural prosperity brought in by the cooperation movement have made Solapur district an important segment of modern Maharashtra. The supreme sacrifice by the revolutionaries of Solapur has made it immortal. So much so that the Martyrs’ Memorial here is saluted daily by thousands of visitors. Kundalsangam, Karmala and Barshi have adopted the path of development through industry and education.


1. District
Solapur

2. Area
14886 sq. kms.

3. Sub-divisions
3 (Solapur, Madha (Kurduwadi), Pandharpur)

4. Talukas
11 (Solapur, Barshi, Akkalkot, South Solapur, Mohol,
Mangalvedha, Pandharpur, Sangola, Malshiras, Karmala, Madha)

5. Distance from Mumbai
450 kms.

6. Means of Transport
Railway Stations -Solapur, Mohol, Kurduwadi
ST Buses

7. Population
Total-38,55,383
Male-19,90,661
Female-18,64,722

8. Literacy
Per cent-71.50
Total-23,65,053
Male-14,00,379
Female-9,64,674

9. Area under Irrigation
4,83,915 hectares

10. Irrigation Projects
MMajor-1
Medium-2
Minor-69

Imp. Projs.-1
1. Bhima Ujjani


11. Industries
Big-98
Small-8986

12. Languages/Dialects
Marathi, Telgu, Kannada, Urdu

13. Folk-Arts
Lavani, Gondhal, Dhangiri,
Aradhi and Bhalari songs

14. Weather
Temperature-
Max.-34.10 Deg. C.
Min.-21.7 Deg. C.
Rainfall-759.80 mm (Average)

15. Main Crops
Jowar, wheat, sugarcane

16. Area under Horticulture
60000 hectares

17. Health Infrastructure
PHCs-67
Rural Hosp.-14
Dist. Hosp.-1
Big Hosp.-30

18. Tourist Places
Kundalsangam, Pandharpur,
Akkalkot, Barshi, Karmala,
Nanaj (North Solapur taluka)

19. Educational Institutions
Universities-Sub-Centre of
Shivaji University
Colleges-30
Prim. Schools - 2838
Sec. Schools - 637






SOURCE : CENSUS OF INDIA 2001

Monday, December 28, 2009

Sangola - Taluka

Sangole is a city and a municipal council in Solapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated near the border of Satara and Solapur districts. Traditionally, in many historic records this area comes under "Mandesh" region. The name is derived from the "Maan" river. This place is famous for Pomegranate (पोमेग्रेनेट - डाळिंब) production. "Chopadi" is a big producer of pomegranates. This is 28 km from Sangola.
Demographics
India census, Sangola had a population of 28,103. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Sangola has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 61%. In Sangola, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
   Sangola is famous for Pomegranate production. Near Sangola there are some historical places such as Buddihal Bunglow (Bunglow made by the British) and Golghumat. Also Native place of Mr.GM Madgulkar Gitramayankar is 4km from Chopadi. Sangola Municipality is the second oldest town in Maharashtra, India, dating back to 1857. There was a time this place was used to be called as 'Sonyache Sangole' meaning Sangola with abundance of gold. Legend goes that the town was named after six Ingole [surname] abodes which went on to become known as saha ingole [sixingole] or Sangole. The town, presently, has one of the finest cotton spinning, named, 'Sangole Taluka Sahakri Sut Girni' which was awarded best spinning mill in Asia for few years.
    A good harmony is seen in Sangola between all communities.
   Sangola is also well known for computer education. The "Sangola College Sangola & Vidnyan Mahavidyalaya Sangola" are the famous institute for computer education. Students from districts like Kolhapur, Solapur, Sangli, Satara come to Sangola for getting graduation and post graduation degrees in computer science programs.
   Sangola is also well known for "Mata Balak Utkarsh Pratisthan" http://www.matabalak.org/, a NGO run by women headed by Dr.Kelkar. It is a transformational movement generated for the rural society by the women of drought prone region of Sangola for the past three dacades. Their work areas include women upliftment, school, aarogya doot, child development & many more.
Demographics
Sangola / e is also famous mainly for pomegranates. Sangola / e has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 69%.
   The pomegranates from Sangola / e are exported to US, London, Dubai and Middle East countries. For the convenience of the public the municipality conducts primary schools and maintains a dispensary with ten beds. There are stone-lined gutters.
   The fort at Sangola is said to have been built by a Bijapur king. The town that grew up around the fort was so prosperous that it was locally called the Golden Sangola or Sonyache Sangola until it was sacked by Holkar's Pathans in 1802.
History
It is believed that Sangola as a town established around 11th century to 12th of century. Dhangars, Walmiki Koli, 96 Kuli Marathas and Yajurvedi Brahmins believed to be one of the first communities to settle in this region. People from Mangalvedha, Pandharpur, Mhaswad migrated to this area. Soon due to availabity huge high-quality land, farming and dairy business flourish around the area. Kharip season from August September to December produces maximum output. The main advantage Sangola gave is less population density that's why it was less severely impacted during 'Durga Devi's' famous drought in 14th century. Failure of Yadav kingdom of Deogiri in hands of Alllaudin Khilji doesn't had any impact on Sangola and Muslim people started coming in city during 15th century. Turki-origin Ali Adilshah has visited this place in 15 th century but significance growth of Muslim population happened in the town only during 1690-1702 when the surrounding area was camped by Aurangzeb and Moguls.
History during Maratha Empire
After death of Afzalkhan Shivaji Maharaj captured entire region fromWai to Kolhapur, Netaji Palkar believed to be raided Sangola on 14 th November 1659, But this land fort was again recaptured by Adishahi forces during 1663. In 1665 December, Shivaji Maharaj and Mirza Jaisingh won this town from Adilshah. Later Shivaji Raje granted this town to Mane of Mhaswad, however during 1679 after fall ofBhupalgad fort this area was transferred in hands of Dilerkhan Pathans but mere in 7 months Hambirrao Mohite recaptured this town from Moguls. After 1690, this town came under nominal control of Moguls because entire rule remained in hands of Nagoji Mane. Many Maratha Soldiers like Santaji Ghorpade, Dhanaji Jadhav, Jagdale, Moreshwar Pingale camped in this region when they carried attacks on Moguls during 1692-1703.
   After the death of Chhatrapati Shahu in 1749, Balaji Bajirao, the Peshwa, decided to take charge of the entire state administration. As part of this plan, Fattehsing Bhosle, Shahu's adopted son, was confirmed in possession of his estate, in various minor claims or shares of revenues and in the title of Raja of Akkalkot, which excepting the detached claims, his descendants enjoyed till the merger of the state in the Indian Union after independence. In 1750, Balaji Bajirao was opposed by Yamaji Pant Shivdev, a partisan of Tarabai, who threw himself into the fort of Sangola and raised the standard of rebellion. Sadashivrao Bhau, the cousin of Balaji Bajirao, marched to Sangola to put the rebellion down. Sadashivrao Bhau was accompanied by Ram Raja, the Satara chief, so that Yamaji might have no excuse for resistance. Yamaji's uprising was soon suppressed. During his stay at Satara, Ram Raja agreed to give up all power and to lend his sanction to whatever measures the Peshwa might pursue, provided a small tract round Satara was assigned for his own management. Though Balaji Bajirao agreed to these conditions, they were never carried out and Ram Raja was taken under a strong escort from Sangola to Satara. The town was attacked and looted by Holkar's Pathans in 1802 and so severe was the death blow given that the town has never recovered since the ruin it suffered from that attack in 1802.
Economy of Sangole
Sangola's economy is Agri-driven, with sometextile mills are present in area, certain food processing industries like Grape processing has been found in region. Pomegranate of region are popular, provides huge export revenues from Middle-east and Europe. There are many Sugar factories in region.
Tourist places
The only objects of some interest in the town are the fort and a temple of Ambika Devi in the town. The fort was a centre of action at the time of the rebellion of Yamaji Shivdev against Peshwa Balaji Bajirao in 1750 and also at the time of the attack by Holkar's Pathans in 1802. In the fort are now housed the public offices. In the temple of the goddess Ambika Devi every year a fair is held in honour of the goddess in Magha (January-February). Between 5,000 and 10,000 people assemble at the time of the fair. Kadlas is also a small village, with a population around 11,000. It is about 7 km from Sangola on Jath Road. The village is small in size but bifurcates in small areas nearby.
   Sangole is also well known for the Khillari bullocks, specially found in the regional village called Wadhegoan. NAZARE NAZARE is the very famous village in Sangole district. The famour marathi Poet Sirdhar Swami was from this village. He wrote many religious granth like Pandav Pratap, HAri vijay, Hari Amrut and so on. He also transletted Ganesh STrotra written by NArad Muni. That is the reason why we called sentence "Naradane rachile, marathit pathanya sridharswamine anuvadile.) There is very beautiful temple of sridharswami on the banks of the river maan.It is assumed that Sridharswami used to go to pandharpur by Yog marga from this temple
   Balwadi is famous village in Sangole tehsil. The sidheshhwar temple famous in the Balwadi. Balwadi has approximately 5,000 population. Balwadi is one of the abundance producer of pomegranates. In Balwadi Dhaygude (patil) fort (Gadi) is oldest fort, which was built during the reghin of Raja shivaji Maharaj. Balwadi is one of the famous village in tehsil sangola for lowest crime rate due to good administration. There are living many communities people for example Bara balutedar and Muslim Community. One special thing in Balwadi is complete eradication of touchability between high class and Dalit. This all thing due to maintain mutual understanding and good administration of village.
   Around 0.5 KM from Sangola on Wadegaon road, you can find the "Dhyanmandir of Brahma Chaitanya Gondavalekar Maharaj". This monument was built around 5 years back. Daily many followers of Maharaj visit this place to perform Namsadhana.
Notable resident of Sangola / Maandesh (Past and Present)
1] Santaji Ghorpade (Loyal Senapati of Maratha Empire-who defeated at least 15 Mogul Generals)
   2] Yamaji Pant Shivdev (Administrator of region, loyal supporter of Tararani, opponent of Peshwa)
   3] Ga Di Madgulkar and Vynaktesh Madgulkar (Great writer and Poet)
   4] Pr. Suresh Nawale (Founder of Sinhagad Institute of Education-a great institute having many Institutes in and around Pune)
   5] Dr. Sanjeevani Kelkar (Founder of Mata Balak Utkarsh Pratishtan, many State / National award winner for Social Service)

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Kole Information

I have tried to compile some information about our village kole. It took me two weeks to compile all the below mentioned information.

Kole - At Post

Kola VILLAGE
India> MAHARASHTRA> Solapur District> Sangole Sub-District> Kola VILLAGE
 
Population Data for this Place:
  Rural
Households:
Total Population: 8,008
Male Population: 4,156
Female Population: 3,852
Kids Under 6 Yrs:
Boys Under 6 Yrs:
Girls Under 6 Yrs:
Total Literates:
Total Illeterates:
 
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Kolekar - Surname

Background
Kolekar is very common surname .It belongs to Brahmin,Shimpi,Warkari,Kumbhar,Dhangar communities. The surname is mainly used by those families who have had some relation or have stayed at a place called Kole which is located in Maharashtra.

[edit] Primary Occupations
[edit] Shepherds
This was the prime occupation of Dhangar Kolekars. The word Dhangar is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dhenu' i.e. Cow. They are called by different synonyms like Dhangar, Dhangad and Dhanpal. Dhang also means a hill or a mountain. During the times of hardship some Kshatriyas went to the mountains and hills with their sheep and cows and stayed in the forests: these people are called Dhangars.

[edit] Merchants
Crafting Zari sarees, being the primary livelihood, the craftsmen would carry their merchandise to various towns and villages for sale. Typically, since sale of merchandise was the only means of Income, it often meant lot of hardships, as in ancient India, rich-buyers were hard to come by, and sale would often involve extensive travel.

[edit] Money-Lenders
A lot of Kolekars' were in the business of lending money, and land-lords who would live off rent collected from tenants.

[edit] Fishermen
As time progressed, a few Kolekars also got involved in fishing as a primary source of livelihood, especially those close to coastal areas. The name Kolekar is not to be confused with Koli a generic term associated with fishermen in Maharashtra.

[edit] Kolekars in Public Office
SD Kolekar - Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Revenue Department
Bhausaheb P Kolekar - Assistant Municipal Commissioner, BMC:E Ward
L J Kolekar - Assistant Commissioner of Police, Thane
A.M.Kolekar - Tax Assistant, Central Excise, Pune
Shivaji Kolekar - Mumbai's Superstar Cop, Encounter Specialist
Milan Kolekar - Police Sub-Inspector, Agripada
Dr. Swapnali Kolekar - Medical Office, Buldhana Civil Hospital

Tembhu Lift Irrigation Project, Tal. Karad, Dist. Satara.

MAHARASHTRA KRISHNA VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, PUNE.

Sangli Irrigation Circle, Sangli.

Tembhu Lift Irrigation Project, Tal. Karad, Dist. Satara.

Introduction:

Tembhu Lift irrigation Scheme has been proposed to irrigate the drought prone area from RL 650 m to 855 m i.e. above the command area of Takari Lift Irrigation Scheme. The project is administratively approved in 1996 for Rs. 1416.59 Crores. The scheme envisages lifting of 22 TMC water from Krishna river to Irrigate 80472 Ha. of lands from, Karad, Kadegaon, Tasgaon, Khanapur, Atpadi, Kavathe Mahankal, Sangola Talukas of Satara, Sangli & Solapur Districts. The water requirement is met with from Koyna, Wang and Tarali storage dams. The revised administrative approved cost is Rs. 2106.09 cores which includes Rs. 1750 crores for work portion. The upto date expenditure on the project is about Rs. 842 crores (work portion.)

The scheme consists of constructing Barrage across Krishna river at village Tembhu, Tal. Karad, Dist. Satara & Pump House sat various stages Rising main, Tunnels & canal, distributory network and the water is lifted in five stages at different location.

Salient Features:

Total Command Area : 80472 Ha.

Discharge : 57.3 Cumecs

Total No. of Pumps : 111 Nos.

Power required : 153 MW

Total Length of canal : 409 Km.

Position of works:

The Project work were started in 1996. The head work & canal of all five stages were started simultaneously so as to complete the work before May 2000 in order to utilize water as per Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal Award. The present status of the project is given below.




Economic Viability of running Tembhu Lift Irrigation Project

Details of running and maintenance charges –


Electricity charges
1(A) 1(B)II, III 1(A) & 1(B)-IV, V for 79600 hectares. = 437.29 Million Units

HP calculations
HP calculations for Stage 1(A) to Stage-V- = 217455 H.P.
Total H.P. = 217455 H.P.

K.V.A. calculations
K.V.A. calculations Stage 1(A) to Stage-V- = 142162 KVA
Total KVA = 142162 KVA

Total charges
Fixed charges at Rs. 25/ month / KVA as per HTP – 7
Demand charges 142162 x 12 x 25 = Rs.42648600

Tariff Rs. 1.30 Average rates / unit as per HTP – 7

437.29 Mus. x 1.30
= Rs.568477000

Add 2% penalty charges = Rs.11369540
Total charges
= Rs.622495140

Electricity charges per hectare = Rs.622495140 = Rs.7820/ ha./year-
79600

Irrigation charges as per MKVDC circular = Rs.2340/ha./year

Add 5% for maintenance charges = Rs.508/ha/year

Lift Irrigation charges recoverable for running the Scheme

as per project cropping pattern = (7820 + 2340 + 508 ) = Rs.10668/ha/year

Total maintenance cost = (7820 + 508) = Rs.8328/ha/year

Irrigation charges for 79600 ha. irrigation is
= Rs.10668/ha/year.

No. of rotations in a year = 23 Nos.

Rate of irrigation per rotation = 10668/23
= 463/ha. (Rs.187/acre)

Presently in this area private Lift Irrigation charges are Rs. 500 to Rs. 600/per acre rotation. Therefore, there will not be any difficulty in recovering of Rs.187 / acre, the proposed irrigation charges are recoverable from the beneficiaries. Thus, it can be seen from the above deliberations that the proposed component of Tembhu Lift Irrigation Project is economically viable and should be taken up.

Khanapur Tasgaon 106 Km.
Stage 4 to 5 Feeder canal 7 Kachare wadi 35 Km.
Gorewadi 25 Km.
Total 409 Km.


Present Position of Stage I & II of Tembhu Project, Karad

Sr. No.
Name of Work
Present position of work

1
Tembhu Barrage
Civil work completed 11 gated are installed & 90% Mechanical work completed.

2
Approch channel 1 (A)
Civil work is completed.

3
Pump House 1 (A)
Civil work is completed.

4
Control room 1 (A)
Civil work completed 33 pumps are installed, Other work in progress

5
Pressure filter 1 (A)
40% work completed.

6
Anti surge 1 (A)
Civil work 90% completed.

7
Switch yard 1 (A)
Civil work is completed.

8
Manifold 1 (A)
Civil work 70% completed. Mechanical work in progress work for 1 row is completed.

9
Rising Main 1 (A)
Civil work 90% completed.

10
Railway crossing 1 (A)
Civil work is completed.

11
Pump House Stage 1 (B)
Civil work 90% completed. 6 Nos. of pumps are installed other are in progress.

12
Control room 1 (B)
Civil work is completed.

13
Switch yard 1 (B)
Civil work is completed. Electrical work in progress.

14
Pressure filter 1 (B)
90% work is completed.

15
Anti surge 1 (B)
40% work is completed.

16
Manifold 1 (B)
Work for 1 line is completed and other is in progress.

17
Rising Main 1 (B)
50% work completed.

18
Delevery Chamber 1 (B)
90% work completed.

19
Kambale Tunnel
Work completed 100%

20
Link canal-I Km. No. 1 to 15
80% work is completed.

21
Link canal-II Km. 1 to 23
80% work is completed.

22
Pump House Stage – II
Civil work is completed

23
Control Room II
Civil work is completed

24
Swich Yard – II
Civil work is completed

25
Manifold – II
Work in progress

26
Rising Main – II
90% work is completed

27
Anti Surge – II
40% work is completed

28
Delivery Chamber – II
Civil work is completed

29
Surali canal – II K.M. 1 to 23
80% work is completed

30
Kamathi canal–II K.M. 1 to 15
100% work is completed

31
State Highway Road crossings
Work completed

32
M.D.R./O.D.R. Road crossings
Completed

33
Khanapur – Tasgaon K.M. 11 to 42
K.M. 11 to 20 Earth work completed 21 to 42 work to be done Tender work completed work order issued to agency

34
Khodashi Gated weir
Work is in progress

35
Flood protection wall for Karad Town
Tender process is completed




Sr. No.
Name of Work
Present position of work

1
Tembhu Barrage
Civil work & 90% Mech. work completed.

2
Pump House 1 (A)
Civil work completed. Pumps installed.

3
Rising Main 1 (A) to 1 (B)
90% work completed.

4
Pump House 1 (B)
90% Civil work completed. Pumps installation is in progress

5
Rising Main 1 (B) to Khambale Tunnel
50% work completed.

6
Pump House Stage – II
95% work completed.

7
Rising Main Stage – II
90% work completed.

8
Sural & Kamathi canal
99% work completed.

9
Link canal – I
80% work completed.

10
Link canal – II
80% work completed.

11
Yerala Aqueduct
Work completed.

12
Pump House Stage – III
70% work completed.

13
Rising Main Stage – III
Civil work completed.

14
Devekhindi Tunnel
73% work completed.

15
Stage III A to Ghanand Tank 19 K.M. canal
75% work completed.

16
Ghanad-Hivthad canal – 32 K.M.
75% work completed.

17
Sangola canal 45 K.M.
50% work completed.

18
Kavthe-mahanakal canal 40 K.M.
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19
Atpadi canal 15 K.M.
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20
Kahanapur – Tasgaon canal 106 K.M.
5% work completed.

21
Pump House Stage – IV
55% work completed.

22
Rising Main – V
Work completed.

23
Fedder canal stage – IV to V-7 K.M.
68% work completed.

24
Kacharewadi canal – 35 K.M.
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25
Pump House Stage – V
45% work completed.

26
Rising Main – V
Work completed.

27
Gorewadi canal 25 K.M.
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Sunday, December 20, 2009

Pictures of Lakshmi Aai Mandir at Kola Village

Water scheme for Kola & other villages in Sangola

Tuesday, July 20, 1999

Tembhu, Mhaisal water scheme work limps
EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE
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SOLAPUR, July 19: Although the work of the Tembhu and Mhaisal irrigation schemes has been going slow, leaders of all political parties have already started crediting themselves with the work and claiming that Sangola taluka will be irrigated by 2000 AD.
With the decision of the State Government to hold the Assembly elections along with the parliamentary polls, all political leaders in Sangola taluka including MLAs, former MLAs and leaders of the Shiv Sena-BJP alliance are crediting themselves with the work which is still incomplete. In reality, the whole taluka is thirsting for water. Recently, the alliance government had attempted to defend its claim with the screening of a documentary, Krishna Aali Angani (Krishna at the doorstep). The fact is that the tender of this work is yet to be issued.

A total area of 50,000 hectare square will be irrigated due to Tembhu water irrigation scheme and 10,000 hectare square will be irrigated due to Mhaisal irrigation scheme. Inquiries at the Junoni office revealed that presently the work is confined to surveying the area. Actual work has not began anywhere.

The work of constructing a tunnel at Bajurgad in Aatpadi taluka of Sangli district is however going on a war-footing. The tunnel which will be two kilometers long will be semi-circled. Its width will be six meters and height will be five meters. The work is estimated to cost Rs. 1140 lakh.

The water schemes will benefit 7,000 hectares land in Kawate Mahankal taluka. The survey for the scheme has been completed in Talewadi, Karadwadi, Kombadwadi, Kaloobaloowadi, Tippehali, Kole, Junoni and Jujarpur villages of Sangola taluka.

Villages in Sangola - District

Reports of National Panchayat Directory
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Government of India
List of Census Villages mapped for Village Panchayat:ACHAKADANI,SANGOLA,SOLAPUR,MAHARASHTRA

Census Village
Itaki
Katfal
Bandgarwadi
Jadhavwadi
Chikmahud
Karandewadi
Mahim
Mahud Bk.
Dhalewadi
Laxminagar (D.Wadi)
Achakadani
Khavaspur
Juni Lotewadi
Lotewadi
Satarkarvasti (N.V.)
Bagalwadi
Sonalwadi
Gaygavhan
Khilarwadi
Naralewadi
Waki Shivane
Haldahivadi
Shirbavi
Metakarwadi
Dhayati
Devkatewadi
Sangewadi
Methvade
Manjari
Bamani
Save
Devale
Shivane
Ekhatapur
Chincholi
Wadegaon
Rajapur
Buralewadi
Medashingi
Kedarwadi
Vasud
Godasewadi
Kamalapur
Yelmar Mangewadi
Ligadewadi
Ajanale
Chinake
Vazare
Balvadi
Nazare
Ankadhal
Watambare
Rajuri
Karandewadi
Saragarwadi
Zapachiwadi
Udanwadi
Bandgarwadi
Chopadi
Sonewadi
Buddhehal
Karandewadi
Goudwadi
Karadwadi
Kola
Junoni
Jujarpur
Gunappawadi
Kalubaluwadi
Tippehali
Kombadwadi
Pachegaon Bk.
Kidabisari
Akola
Kadlas
Nijampur
Lonavire
Manegaon
Misalwadi
Nalvadewadi
Pachegaon Kh.
Hatid
Hatkar Mangewadi
Dongargaon
Sonand
Galavewadi
Alegaon
Wani Chinchol
Waki Gherdi
Javala
Burange Wadi
Aglavewadi
Bhopasewadi
Tarangewadi
Gheradi
Gavadewadi
Hangirage
Pare
Diksal
Habisewadi
Narale

Report printed on 20/12/2009
National Panchayat Portal,Panchayat Informatics Division,NIC

The Water Problem of Kola - Sangola

Sangola taluka in Solapur's backyard is fast emptying. In the last fortnight, an estimated 400 families, given to sheep rearing, have locked their homes and trotted out in search of water and food. Weary men, women, children and cattle are all headed south to Sangli and Kolhapur where they hope to survive the early advance of summer.

The search for water in Sangola is old but, as zilla parishad member Gajendra Kodekar says, it was never this bad. "This is the first time that so many families are moving in search of water and fodder. And all because these villages did not receive adequate rainfall. Sangola was not as lucky as villages elsewhere. There are drought-like conditions in as many as 102 villages".

Sangola's problem is peculiar. Villages like Balloddi, Nazra, Wazra, Andhal, Chimke, Vatambar, Vasood, Akola and Kadlas are located in the Maan river basin but the water there is no good. It is not fit for consumption. Always dependent on tanker-water, they now believe it is time to move before summer really sets in.

It was the same with the 400 'dhangar' families - sheep-rearing is what they do for a living - who emptied out of Kola, Kidimishri, Junooni, Tippehari. They left reluctantly, only after they realised there was no 'khurte gawat' (grass) left for the cattle. Walking 60 km south to Sangli is a better option than simply watching the cattle die.

Villagers say it is this shortage of fodder, especially in the talukas of Malshiras and Sangola, that is compelling most people to give migration a serious thought. ``The district administration should not only ensure regular tanker-water supply but also organise cattle camps. Otherwise, our livestock will simply perish. We will have nothing left," they all say.

Others like Yellapa Metkar and Hanmantu Koli have already hit the road to greener pastures. "We have no option except stay put in Sangli and Kolhapur till the monsoons arrive. My land is very dear to me but if my sheep die, what will I do? How do I feed my children?" frets Hanmantu.

Earlier, when drought conditions prevailed (as in 1972), villagers used to migrate to the cities in search of employment. But now the employment guarantee scheme (EGS) of the government too has changed. Rural folk can be employed only in their talukas. So they really have very few options.

A worried Solapur district administration is now grappling with the critical livestock position in the villages. Four fodder stock centres are being opened and help of NGOs and sugar factories is being sought to organise open cattle camps. Akkalkot, south Solapur, Pandharpur, Mangalwedha and Mohol are still being supplied drinking water in tankers. Officials say the worst months are still to come and contingency plans are being drawn accordingly.

Sangola

Sangola, India Page
Other names: Sāngola
World:India:State of Maharashtra
Latitude 17.4333
Longitude 75.2000
Altitude (feet) 1702
Lat (DMS) 17° 25' 60N
Long (DMS) 75° 12' 0E
Altitude (meters) 518
Time zone (est) UTC+5:30
Nearby Cities and Towns
West North East South
Vatambra (7.0 nm) Shivna (6.3 nm)
Sangevadi (7.1 nm) Ledva Chinchola (5.8 nm)
Burli (5.7 nm)
Shirsi (7.8 nm) Gherdi (10.2 nm)
Nearby airports:Code IATA Name City Distance Bearing Airlines
VASL SSE SHOLAPUR 43 nm E 74 Unlikely
VAKP KOLHAPUR 69 nm W 228
Pages in Wikipedia that reference near here: Distance Title
5.5 nm SW Osmanabad district
5.5 nm SW Solapur district
15.9 nm NE Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple
16.0 nm NE Pandharpur

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Some infromation on web about KOLE

Kole Pincode 413314 (Maharashtra)

Posted Date: 17 Dec 2008 Posted By: Tony Member Level: Platinum Points: 1


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City Name: Kole
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Pincode: 413314
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Taluk: Sangola
District: Solapur
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