Akluj

Akluj is a town in Solapur district, Maharashtra, India.[1] Akluj was earlier known for its large trade in cotton, which has almost disappeared at present.[2]

Akluj (अकलुज)
town
Akluj (अकलुज)
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°53′N 75°1′E
INDIA (भारत) India
Government
 • BodyAkluj Gram Panchayat
Elevation
487 m (1,598 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total40,000 approx.
Languages - Marathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
413101
Telephone codearea code +912185
Vehicle registrationMH-45
Lok Sabha constituencyMadha loksabha constituency
Vidhan Sabha constituencyMalshiras vidhansabha constituency
Civic agencyAkluj Grampanchayat
ClimateMean annual temperature 36°C, Mean annual rainfall 450 mm

Akluj is a town in Solapur district in Maharashtra. It is situated on the bank of River Nira. The town and surrounding area is agriculturally rich. Akluj was Asia's richest and largest Gram panchyat for some time. Former deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Vijaysinh Mohite–Patil was the sarpanch of Akluj. It is beautiful city.

Historical Background

Akluj is one of the biggest grampanchayat of Maharashtra. The name Akluj is believed to be derived from ‘Shri Akalai Devi’ which is Gramadevata of Akluj. In Mughal period it was changed as Asadnagar for some time. We can see the land fort in Akluj. It was built by Yadav king Raja Singhan in the 13th century. Evidence shows that, after Yadavas it was ruled by Mughals and Britishers. Aurangjeb’s Subhedar for south named Bahaddurkhan appointed Shaikh Ali as a chief official of the Akluj fort in 1673 and Ranmastkhan was appointed as a chief Thanedar in 1675. Evidences also shows that in 1679 Dilerkhan and Chhatrpati Sambhaji Maharaj stayed in the fort of Akluj for 4 months. Bajirao Peshwa II was also stayed for three months in this fort, when he was dismissed from Peshwai by Britishers in 1802. When Maharaja Sambhaji was trapped by Mughals in 1689, Mughal Sardar traveled through Akluj. In 1792 Captain Moor, the author of the Hindu Pantheon, described it as " Akhloos, a large respectable town with a well supplied market and with a fort and several handsome buildings and wells ". In 1803 on his march from Shrirangpattam to Pune to reinstate Bajirao II, General Wellesley halted at Akluj from the 13th to the 15th of April. All these incident shows that from the medieval period, Akluj was important and famous as historical place.

Now a days akluj is developed around its peripheral, there are many hospitals, small businesses grown. Farming and depending businesses are major source of income in this region. Akluj has good hotels, parks, shopping complexes and many things to spend your time.

Location

Akluj is situated in Malshiras tehsil and 120 km away from Solapur city. It is located on the right bank of Nira River. The height of Akluj is 551 m from the MSL.

The Latitude 17.9000 longitude 75.0333 Altitude (feet) 1581 Lat (DMS) north 17° 53' 60 N Long (DMS) east 75° 1' 60E Altitude (meters) 481

Climate

The Akluj is a part of Deccan plateau so its area is flat. In general the climate of Akluj is suitable for farming and is characterized by three seasons namely summer, winter and rainy. The special characteristic of climate of the Akluj is dry except during the monsoon season. The mean annual temperature of Akluj is 36 °C. Month of May is generally hottest (up to 42 °C) month of the year. The mean annual rainfall at Akluj is 450 mm

Population

The current population is approximately 80,000 (2009). The population in 1971 was 40,278 (as per Census 1971).

Nearby Airports

Nearby Railway Stations

Politics

Akluj’s political atmosphere has always revolved around one prominent family: Mohite-Patil. The late Shri. Shankarao Mohite Patil (Ex. MLA 1952-1972) started with social politics. After him Shri. Vijaysinh Shankarao Mohite Patil, led politics in Solapur district. Both worked on fundamental infrastructure and worked in transportation, sugar industry and irrigation sectors.

List of MLA's from Malshiras Constituency

Education

Akluj has almost all type of well known educational institutions. Which includes, Engineering, Pharmacy, Education (D.Ed & B.Ed), Agri, I.T.I., English medium schools and also colleges of arts, science, Computer, Management, Nursing & commerce educations. Few of them are mentioned below

1. Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Mahavidhyalaya, Malevadi

2. Sadashivrao Mane Vidyalaya (SMV)

3. Green-Fingers English Medium School

4. Sahkar Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Institute of Technology and Research (Engineering college)

5. Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil College of Nursing

6. Rajsinh Mohite-Patil Institute of Management Studies

7. Green-fingers College of Computer & Technology

8. Vijaysinh Mohite-Patil English Medium D.Ted College

9. Ratnai college of Agriculture

10. Shankarrao Mohite-Patil English Medium School

11. Maharshi Shankarrao Mohite-Patil Prashala

12. Akluj Night School

13. Shrimati Ratnaprabhadevi Mohite-Patil Home Science

14. College of Pharmacy (B. Pharmacy & D. Pharmacy)

15. Aklai Vidyalaya

Villages/Cities near Aklu
  • Mahalung (9.0 km)
  • Nimgaon-magar (16.0 km)
  • Velapur (11.5 km)
  • Malshiras (13.5 km)
  • Paniv (9.0 km)
  • Indapur (28.5 km)
  • Tembhurni (29.0 km)
  • Natepute (31.0 km)
  • Walchandnagar (35.0 km)
  • Pandharpur (44.0 km)
  • Kurduwadi (50 km)
  • Sangola (60 km)
  • Baramati (65 km)
  • Phaltan (69 km)
  • Daund (101 km)
  • Solapur (115.0 km)
  • Pune (165.0 km)
  • Barshi (89 km)
  • Miraj (164 km)
  • Malinagar (4 km)
  • Sangli (165 km)
  • Kolhapur (200 km)
  • Karad (150 km)
  • Satara (139 km)

References
  1. "History brought to life through sculptures in Akluj". Oneindia. 16 June 2008. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2010.
  2. "Akluj". Solapur district Gazetteer. The Gazetteers Department, Government of Maharashtra. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
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