Majalgaon
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Majalgaon माजलगाव |
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| town | |
| Nickname(s): मंज्लेगांव | |
 Majalgaon
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| Coordinates: 19°09′00″N 76°14′00″E / 19.15°N 76.2333°ECoordinates: 19°09′00″N 76°14′00″E / 19.15°N 76.2333°E | |
| Country |
 India
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| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Marathwada |
| District | Beed |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.15 km2 (26.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 431 131 |
| Telephone code | 91-2443 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-44 (Ambajogai) |
| Sex ratio | 923.54 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 72.26%% |
| Distance from Mumbai | 418 kilometres (260 mi) E (land) |
| Distance from Hyderabad | 428 kilometres (266 mi) NW (land) |
| Distance from Aurangabad, Maharashtra | 133 kilometres (83 mi) SE (land) |
| Climate | BSh (Köppen) |
| Precipitation | 666 millimetres (26.2 in) |
| Avg. summer temperature | 45 °C (113 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 15 °C (59 °F) |
| Website | Peoples beed |
Majalgaon is located in the Beed district of Maharashtra. Majalgaon dam and Majalgaon Right Bank Canal are components of the Jaikwadi Project Stage II. A dam has been constructed across the Sindhaphana river, which is a major tributary of the Godawari river, also known as Dakshin Ganga. The project was approved by the government of Maharashtra in 1976 for an estimated cost of Rs 5433 lakhs.
The mediums of communication in the educational institutions are English, Marathi and Urdu. Many schools and colleges have very good infrastructure and facilities. The educational background in this area is good. Primary education is managed by the Zila Parishad (district council). All the secondary schools and junior colleges are affiliated with State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in Pune Maharashtra. One Industrial Training Institute and two D.Ed programs offer professional education in the town. Other colleges offer arts, science, commerce and vocational faculties up to post graduation level. All the colleges are affiliated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad.
There are various Businesses in Majalgaon for various purposes . Mondha is the main market in city. So many hotels are very famous for their food. Also,many other shops available in other category's. In Banking Some of Nationalize banks operating from Majalgaon like State Bank of India, State Bank of Hydrabad also some private bank opens in last 2-3 years like HDFC bank. Also so many small co-operative banks and co Op Credit Society present in the city.
There are 3 sugar factories in Majalgaon. Two are co-operative and one is private. There are also many cotton and oil industries present.
Culture, though not typical, is predominantly Maharashtrian. Religious customs are followed in marriages and other functions. Family and religion are still very importance. Food is largely vegetarian, but spicy non-vegetarian food is also popular. Several restaurants, Dhabas and roadside food shops offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Chicken is perhaps the most popular non-vegetarian food. Achār (pickle), pāpad (poppadom) and spices are part of a common high chilli diet.
The new generation, especially males, wear western fashion. Shalwar Khamis is popular among young girls. Married women wear Saris (a long piece of colourful fabric) on their bodies. Traditional outfits, however, remain popular with the elderly.Bhim jayanti Diwali, Holi, Dasehra, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha and Buddha Jayanti are the major festivals.
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