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🌾 Bodwad Taluka – At a Glance

🔹 Local Overview:
Bodwad Taluka is an important administrative division of Jalgaon district, situated in the northwestern part of Maharashtra. It is nestled between the Satpuda mountain ranges to the north and the Ajintha ranges to the south. Geographically, the taluka is distinctive and naturally rich.

📍 Geographical and Physical Information

• Latitude & Longitude: Between 20° and 21° North latitudes and 74° 55’ to 76° 28’ East longitudes

• Location of Bodwad Town: Latitude 20.90278, Longitude 76.01767

• Adjacent Talukas:

  • North: Bhusawal, Muktainagar

  • South: Jamner, Buldhana district

  • East: Buldhana district

  • West: Bhusawal, Jamner

• Major Urban Centre: Bodwad

☀️ Climate and Natural Conditions

• Maximum Temperature: 48°C

• Minimum Temperature: 10.3°C

• Average Annual Rainfall: 700 mm

• Seasonal Weather:

  • Summer: Hot and dry (temperature reaching up to 45°C)

  • Monsoon: Pleasant with an average rainfall of 700 mm

  • Winter: Cool, with temperatures dropping to around 10°C

🌱 Agriculture and Water Resources

• Main Crops: Banana, wheat, pearl millet (bajra), gram, groundnut, cotton, sugarcane

• Water Supply Sources: Tapti and Purna rivers (originating from Muktainagar Taluka)

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Population and Settlement (According to 2011 Census)

• Villages: 51

• Town: 1

• Total Population: 91,799

🏛️ Historical Background

Bodwad Taluka was formerly a part of Bhusawal Taluka. It was officially established as a separate taluka on 26th June 1999.
Jalgaon district holds an ancient legacy, having once been part of a region known for its cultural richness. The area has seen the rule of dynasties such as the Vakatakas, the Faruqi rulers, the Nizams of Hyderabad, and later the Marathas. In 1906, the Khandesh region was divided and East Khandesh came into existence, leading to the formation of present-day Jalgaon. With the reorganization of states in 1956, it became part of the Bombay State and later, in 1960, was included in the newly formed Maharashtra.

🎭 Culture and Traditions

• Languages: Marathi is the primary spoken language, along with Ahirani and Hindi.

• Food Habits: Wheat, pearl millet (bajra), and rice are the staple foods.

• Festivals and Fairs:

  • Nadgaon: Annual fair of Bhairavnath

  • Shirsala: Large fair held on Hanuman Jayanti

  • Ujani: Hosts an annual Urs festival

  • Devotees frequently visit religious sites especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

• Important Religious Sites:

  • Shirsala

  • Ujani

  • Nadgaon

  • Rautzhira (Chinchkhed Pr. Bo.)