Shirdhon

Shirdhon
शिरढोण
village
Shirdhon
Location in Maharashtra, India
Shirdhon
Shirdhon (India)
Coordinates: 18°55′2″N 73°7′50″E / 18.91722°N 73.13056°E / 18.91722; 73.13056Coordinates: 18°55′2″N 73°7′50″E / 18.91722°N 73.13056°E / 18.91722; 73.13056
Country  India
State Maharashtra
District Raigad district
Government
  Body Gram panchayat
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN 410221
Telephone code 0215
Vehicle registration MH 46
Nearest city PANVEL
Website maharashtra.gov.in

Shirdhon is a small village located in near Panvel in Raigad district in Maharashtra, India. It lies on Mumbai Goa National Highway NH 17. The nearest Town and Rail Head is Panvel. Karnala fort and Karnala Bird Sanctuary are just 4 km away from Shirdhon. Shirdhon is having a village panchayat. Rice is the main agriculture over here.[1]

History

Vasudev Balwant Phadke house at Shirdhon village

Vasudeo Balwant Phadke was born on 4 November 1845 in Shirdhon. The house and his belongings are preserved over there. This is becoming now a major tourist center.

Other Information

Place has active Science communication & youth empowerment group working towards 'Better Citizen for Better Nation' - SWAR (Sky Watchers Association of Raigad) & TCT (Takale Charitable Trust).

References

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