Shahapur
| Shahapur | |
|---|---|
  Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 19°27′N 73°20′E / 19.45°N 73.33°ECoordinates: 19°27′N 73°20′E / 19.45°N 73.33°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Thane |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,623 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Vehicle registration | MH-04 |
| Website | http://www.shahapur.co.in/ |
Shahapur is a census town in Thane district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Shahapur is the largest Taluka in Thane District. Shahapur is surrounded by the Western Ghats(Sahyadri). Places like Mahuli fort and Aaja Parvat are popular spots for trekking. The Maharashtra Government has declared Shahapur a centre for tourism. Local temples include Manas Mandir and Gurudawara.
Geography
Shahapur is located at 19°27′N 73°20′E / 19.45°N 73.33°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 46 metres (151 feet).
Shahapur is also a major supplier of water to Mumbai.[2] The four dams at Tansa, Bhatsa, Vaitarna, and Modak Sagar, together supply 2900 megalitres per day. The two lakes near Borivali, and Vihar also supply about 100 megatlires per day. Since Shahapur supplies almost all the drinking water to Mumbai, the government of Maharashtra has declared this town to be a No Chemical Zone.
Demographics
The Shahapur Census Town has population of 11,623 of which 5,930 are males while 5,693 are females as per report released by Census India 2011.
Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 1224 which is 10.53 % of total population of Shahapur (CT). In Shahapur Census Town, Female Sex Ratio is of 960 against state average of 929. Moreover Child Sex Ratio in Shahapur is around 918 compared to Maharashtra state average of 894. Literacy rate of Shahapur city is 90.27 % higher than state average of 82.34 %. In Shahapur, Male literacy is around 93.18 % while female literacy rate is 87.25 %.
Transport
The nearest airport is Chattarpati Shivaji international airport in Mumbai. The nearest railway station is Asangaon, which is 85 km from Mumbai CST on the Central railway line. Shahapur is situated around 25 km from Kalyan railway station, 45 km from Thane, and 55 km from Mulund. Shahapur lies on the Mumbai to Agra National Highway (No.3) and is 90 km from Mumbai.
Industry
Shahapur is an industrial town. Jindal Steel has a plant here, as does Liberty Oil and Industries,Evan enterprises in and around the Oswal Industrial Estates, on Mumbai Nashik Highway, Vill Asangaon, Shahapur, Dist Thane
Education
Government Secondary and Higher Secondary Girls' Ashramschool Shenave, Tal- Shahapur, Dist- Thane.
Shivajirao S Jondhle Knowledge City is major education hub in Shahapur, with programs in engineering, management (MBA), pharmacy, law, and science and commerce.
Jeevandeep shaikshanik shanstha sanchalit poi arts, commerce and science college, Khardi tal- shahapur Dist thane and junior college Khardi
- Sonubhau Baswant Arts, Commerce/ Banking and Science College.
- Shivajirao S Jondhle college of Engineering and Technology
- Shivajirao S Jondhle Polytechnic (First and Second Shift)
- Shivajirao S jondhle Institute of management Science and Research
- Shivajirao S Jondhle College of Pharmacy
- Shivgita Institute of Diploma in Pharmacy
- Shivajirao S Jondhle Institute of Law and Research
- Shivajirao S Jondhle Institute of Science and Commerce
- KVCT's Alamuri Ratnamala Institute of Engineering and Technology,Sapgoan (Koti College)
- M.B.daroda English school,DABHOLKAR WADI VASIND
- G. V. Khade Vidyalaya
- Shaha Chandulal Sarupchand Vidhyalaya Kinhavali
- P.S. Deshmukh English Medium School and CBSE
- "Bring a Smile" English School, Birwadi, Tal. Shahapur, District : Thane
- Samata Vidyalaya Mugaon
- Mahila mandala school
- Jindal Vidyamandir Vasind, Vasind
- Saraswati Vidyalaya Vasind
- Archana Trust English Medium School and CBSE
- M.N Barora Vidhyalaya
- S.G Kabadi Com./Art College
Colleges:
- Acharya Bhise College of Arts, Commerce and Science. Powered by Shahapur Taluka Education Society
- Utkarsha College of arts, commerse and science, Vasind.
- Bhimrao T. Pradhan College Of Arts, Science and Commerce
- Government Industrial Training Institute Shahapur (ITI)
- Shetye College of Engineering.
- Amdar Kashinath Mengal Polytechnic.
Tourism
Mahuli fort – Historical place, known for trekking, waterfall. Distance between Shahapur – Mahuli 7 km.
Aajoba Parvat – Known for birthplace of Lav and Kush, son of Sita and Ram. One can look for "Sitecha Palana". Located near Gunde village, distance between Shahapur - Gunde 40 km.
Manas Mandir – (Shri Bhuvan Bhanu Jain Manas Mandir Tirtha) It is famous for its beauty. Temple is a replica of Shatrunjay Tirth at Palitana. Primary Deity(Moolnayak) of this temple is Rishabhanatha(Adinathji), first tirthankar of jainism. The brass statue of Lord Mahavira is main attraction in this temple.
Gurudwara - Holy place, Near Asangaon railway station, Beside National Highway – 03
Ardhnari Nateshwar Mandir – Holy place.
Bhatsa Dam - Water reservoir.
Tansa lake/ Sanctuary - Water reservoir and Sanctuary.
Modak Sagar - Water reservoir.
Shivmandir Dahigaon"""
Shri 1008 Mallinath Digamber Jain Atishaya Kshetra : Shri 1008 Mallinath Digamber Jain Atishaya Kshetra was built in 19th century.This temple houses a 300 year old statue of Lord Mallinath that was originally kept at Ardhapur. This temple is dedicated to Mallinatha, the 19th tirthankara and is the only Atishaya Kshetra dedicated to Mallinatha.
References
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External links
Bring a Smiles English School, Birwadi, Tal. Shahapur, District : Thane
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