Pen, India

Pen, India
Pen, India is located in Maharashtra
Pen, India
Location in Maharashtra, India
Pen, India is located in India
Pen, India
Pen, India (India)
Coordinates: 18°45′N 73°05′E / 18.75°N 73.08°E / 18.75; 73.08
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad
Government
 • TypeMunicipal corporation
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total37,852
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
402107
Telephone code02143
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Vehicle registrationMH 06

Pen (Marathi pronunciation: [peːɳ]) is a town and taluka in Raigad district of Indian state of Maharashtra. It is well known for world class Ganesh idols.[1] It is the geographical and cultural center of Raigad district. Pen is also known for Salt cultivation by Aagri and Koli community.

  1. ^ "Maharashtra Tourism: The Ganesha Idols of Pen". Archived from the original on 18 December 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2011.