Sangli

Sangli () is a city and the district headquarters of Sangli District in the state of Maharashtra, in western India. It is known as the Turmeric City of Maharashtra due to its production and trade of the spice. Sangli is situated on the banks of river Krishna and houses many sugar factories.
Sangli is a major city in Western India 390 km from Mumbai, 240 km from Pune and 653 km from Bangalore. Sangli is known for its turmeric trade, grapes and the largest number of sugar factories in India. The only district has more than 30 sugar factories. Sangli Miraj Kupwad, along with its Urban Agglomeration together known as Sangli Miraj Kupwad Metropolitan Region (SMKMR).

Sangli UA/Metropolitan is one of the biggest city in Maharashtra and 93rd biggest in India. Sangli UA/Metropolitan Region has developed itself as a modern city with broader roads, major railway junction, Malls & Multiplexes, hotels with multi-cuisine and very good education facilities. The city has a major healthcare hub including its twin City Miraj. Sangli-Miraj combined has more than 900+ Hospitals and Clinics, making it one of the India's largest emerging medical hub and also emerging international hub for the patients from Oman, Sweden, Canada, Yemen, Kuwait. It is also a major city with telecommunication and entertainment facilities. A Software Technology Park is being set up in a prime location of the city. Nearby cities like palus , Ichalkaranji and Jaysingpur are now emerging as Satellite city to Sangli UA/Metropolitan Area. Sangli has the largest sugar factory in Asia and most number of sugar factories in India as well. Krishna Valley wine Park is another leading wine park in palus (sangli) . Sangli is world's leading Global hub for Turmeric Trade. Sangli is also known as Chess City of India Now Sangli city is emerging as yellow city
of India .

Geography

Sangli is 230 km from Pune, 376 km from Mumbai and 631 km from Bengaluru. Sangli city is situated on the bank of Krishna river, the valley and tributaries of which offer many irrigation and agricultural advantages that drive the economy of the district and the city. Other small rivers, such as the Warana River, Panchganga and Yerala river flow into Krishna River near Sangli.

History

The region, known as Kundal (now a small village in palus taluka 40 km away from Sangli city) in medieval India, was the capital of the Chalukya Empire in the 12th century AD. During the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sangli, Miraj and surrounding areas were captured from the Mughal Empire. Until 1801, Sangli was included in Miraj Jahagir. Sangli separated from Miraj in 1801, following a family quarrel between Chintamanrao Patwardhan, and his paternal uncle, Gangadharrao Patwardhan, who had succeeded his childless elder brother as the sixth chief of Miraj in 1782.

Sangli is notable for the Brindavana (tomb) of Satyavrata Tirtha, a saint of Dvaita Order of Vedanta and Peetadipathi of Uttaradi Math who took Samadhi in Sangli in the year 1638.

Etymology

The city's original name was Sahagalli—from the Marathi words saha ("six") and galli ("lanes") describing the early street plan—which was later shortened to Sangli.

Culture

Birth Place of Marathi Drama

First Marathi Drama play was held in Sangli. Hence the city is also known as Natya Pandhari. Several old and new Marathi movies have been filmed near Sangli city. World famous playback singers like Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosale come from Sangli.

Food

Bhadang (सांगलीचा भडंग) also known as flavoured rice puff, Bhadang from sangli is world famous and are exported in USA, UK, Canada, And Southeast Asia.
'Bharleli Wangi' also known as stuffed brinjal with bhakri is the most famous food from Sangli. Maharashtrian food of Sangli is also famous.

Railway Station

Sangli railway station is the main railway station located in the heart of Sangli city and is accessible from the satellite areas of the city as well. Sangli railway station is connected to major cities of India such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Nagpur, Goa, Mysore, Bhopal, Agra, Jodhpur, Gandhidham, Bikaner, Mangalore, Hubli, Belagavi, Puducherry, Madurai, Salem, Ajmer, Abu Road, Jhansi, Gwalior, etc. Daily DEMU local train service runs from Kolhapur to Sangli railway station. Daily DEMU train service also originates from Sangli railway station to ParliVaijnath via Pandharpur, Kurduwadi, Latur. Sangli railway station has all the amenities such as 24 hour Ticket Counter, Upper Class Waiting Room, Computerised Reservation Center, Free WIFI Internet Service, Bank ATM, Mobile Charging Points, Food Stall, 24 hour Canteen, Train Indicator Display, Coach Indicators on platforms, VIP Lounge, Automatic Ticket Vending Machine (ATVM), Monthly and Quarterly Pass Booking Facility, 2 Wheeler and 4 Wheeler Car Parking, etc. Sangli railway station received an award for the Cleanest railway station in Central Railway zone and the Best Garden Award in Central Railway zone. Plenty of auto rikshaws and private cars are available from Sangli railway station.

National Highway

Sangli lies 50km from Mumbai-Bengaluru National Highway. Sangli-Solapur express highway, part of Ratnagiri-Sangli-Nagpur-Kolkatta corridor was also innaugurated recently. Some other important national highways also pass through Sangli. Proposed Pune-Bengaluru expressway will also pass through Sangli which is part of Mumbai-Pune-Bengaluru-Chennai Bharatmala project.

Educational institutes and colleges

* Annasaheb Dange Institute of Engineering and Technology
* Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
* Government Medical College And Hospital Miraj
* Walchand College of Engineering
* Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakhrale, Autonomous Institute
* Padmabhooshan Vasantraodada Patil Institute of Technology
* Annasaheb Dange College of Engineering & Technology
* Appasaheb Birnale Dental College
* Vasantdada Patil Ayurvedic Medical College
* Adarsh Institute of Technology, Vita
* Sanjay Bhokare College of Engineering
* Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management
* Vasantdada Institute of Management
* Deccan Institute of Management
* Garware Institute of Management
* Sanjay Bhokare Institute of Management
* Govt Polytechnic, Tasgaon
* Govt Polytechnic, Miraj
* Visveswariya Technical Campus, Patgaon
* Nanasaheb Mahadik College of Engineering, Peth Naka
* College of Architecture, Islampur
* Jaywant College of Engineering
* Ushakal Institute of Medical Sciences
* Lathe Education Society Polytechnic
* Shanti Niketan Polytechnic
* Vithal Polytechnic
* Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Technology, Palus
* Appasaheb Birnale College of Pharmacy
* Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy
* Gulabrao Patil College of Pharmacy
Government Medical College, Miraj, is also present, as is the Willingdon College of Arts & Science at Vishrambaug. Prakash Institute of Medical Science and research Islampur Sangli, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College and Hospital,a college constituting under Bharati Vidyapeeth - Sangli, Miraj. Appasaheb Birnale College of Architecture, South Shivaji Nagar, Sangli. Nav Krishna Valley School in Miraj as well as Podar International School.
St.Alphonsa School in Miraj.

KWC College of Arts&Science

Architecture

* Ganapati Temple sangli, located on the banks of river Krishna.
* The Irwin Bridge, built by the British.
* A royal palace (राजवाडा).
* Mai ghat, Sangli.
* Aamrai garden, Sangli.
* New Collector office, Vishrambaug.
* Centuries-old Digambar Jain Mandir at Arag (Recently partially conserved)
* Audumbar datta temple(20km from sangli)
* Kaali khan (काळी खण)
* Dandoba hills
* Sagareshwar national park
* Chandoli national park , western ghats
* Bagetil ganpati sangli (Haripur)

Climate

Sangli has a semi-arid climate with three seasons. Summer takes place from the middle of February to the middle of June, characterised by largely dry conditions towards the start, with rainfall tending to increase as the season progresses. Temperatures in summer are largely characterised by hot days and mild nights. Monsoon takes place from the middle of June to late October. Rainfall is most common in this season than at any other time of year. Temperatures in the monsoon season are characterised by warm, humid days and mild, humid nights. Winter takes place from early November to early February. This season is largely dry, with rain mostly concentrated in November. Temperatures in winter are characterised by warm days and cool nights. The total rainfall is around 22 inches (580 mm).

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Cities and towns in Sangli district
Cities in Maharashtra