Pen, India | |
|---|---|
  Location in Maharashtra, India  Pen, India (India) | |
| Coordinates: 18°45′N 73°05′E / 18.75°N 73.08°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 37,852 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 402107 |
| Telephone code | 02143 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Vehicle registration | MH 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.
- ^ "Maharashtra Tourism: The Ganesha Idols of Pen". Archived from the original on 18 December 2010. Retrieved 6 January 2011.