Shirala
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Shirala शिराळा Battis Shirala (बत्तीस शिराळा) |
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Republic day parade at Shirala Police Station
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| Nickname(s): Battis Shirala | |
 Shirala
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| Coordinates: 16°59′02″N 74°07′27″E / 16.984011°N 74.124151°ECoordinates: 16°59′02″N 74°07′27″E / 16.984011°N 74.124151°E | |
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 India
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| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Sangli |
| Elevation | 594 m (1,949 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 28,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 415408 |
| Telephone code | 02345 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 10 |
| Nearest city | Kolhapur |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Hatkanangle |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Shirala (Vidhan Sabha constituency) |
Shirala also called Battis [32] Shirala is a small town in India, 60 kilometres west of the district headquarters, Sangli and about 350 kilometres from Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra state. It is particularly known for its Hindu festival of the snake god.
Shirala is a small town located in western Maharashtra, India's most prosperous state. During the Rashtrakuta period the region was ruled by Shilaharas. (from 765 to 1020)
Shirala comes from word "Shilahara".The prefix ‘battis’ is the number thirty-two (32). It is said that thirty-two small villages surround this larger town. Historically, Battis Shirala has been major market a.
The major source of income for people in this town is from agriculture. Since this place is capital of tehsil or taluka, large numbers of people are employed in various government offices, schools, colleges, banks, hospitals and other service industry. A couple of agriculture-based industries (sugar and starch) also contribute to the town’s economy. Water supply for drinking and agricultural purposes is available from Morna Dam, Shirala located 5 kilometres from town. The tehsil has large area under thick forests due to heavy monsoon rains. It provides patronage to variety of wild life in ‘Chandoli abhay-aranya', a national forest.
The town holds weekly farmers market on every Monday (aka “Monday Bajar”). Farmers and small vendors from the area put up temporary tents on small streets of town for the entire day. Fresh vegetables, meat, fish and other goods including clothing are sold in this market. Classical “Indian Style bargain” is expected during each transaction. The “Monday Bajar” is a must-see experience if you are visiting the town.
Recently, a dozen of small-scale agro-industries have been set in Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) area near Shirala. With special economic concessions offered due to remoteness of the area, the MIDC has attracted number of investors in relatively short time. Further development of such industries in the area is expected to prosper agricultural industry and employment in this rural area.
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