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Gadhinglaj | |
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City | |
Nickname(s): Hinglaj, Smart City Gadhinglaj | |
Coordinates: 16°14′N 74°21′E / 16.23°N 74.35°E[1] | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Kolhapur |
Named for | Fort |
Government | |
• Type | Municipal Council |
• Body | Gadhinglaj Municipal Council |
Elevation | 623 m (2,044 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 50,000 |
Demonym | Gadhinglajkar |
Language | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 416502 |
Telephone code | 02327 |
Vehicle registration | MH-09 |
Gadhinglaj ([ɡəɖᵊɦiŋɡləd͡z]) is a city in India in the Kolhapur district in the southwest corner of the state of Maharashtra, India. It is located on the banks of the river Hiranyakeshi. It is the Taluka (Tehsil) headquarters of Gadhinglaj Taluka and a subdivision headquarters of the Gadhinglaj Subdivision of the Kolhapur District. It is governed by a municipal council. The rapidly growing city is the third largest in the Kolhapur District, with population of more than 50,000. Places to visit include Samagad fort, temples and beautiful weather.