ALL ABOUT ATPADI -
***History***
In 16th century Atapdi was part of Adilshahi kingdom of Bijapur. Later it was a part of princely state of Aundh as well as a palace city, hence it was called as Atpadi Mahal. After Indian independence and merging of Aundh into republic of India, Atpadi was in Khanapur Taluka in Satara district till new district, Sangali was formed. After formation of new district, Atpadi was separated from Khanapur Taluka and made a Taluka place itself. Prominent Marathi writers like G.D. Madgulkar, B.D. Madgulkar, Shankarrao Kharat are from this place.
*Geography*
Atpadi is a Taluka (Sub division of District) in Sangali District, Located at Latitude: 17° 25' 0 N, Longitude: 74° 57' 0 E. Atapdi is old styled town where town is divided into Galli's of different caste people, making it perfect Indian self-Dependent village.
Forest Area
Atpadi has a forest office, near Swatantrapur. Dubai Kuran (डबई कुरण) is reserved forest area.
*WHERE ABOUTS =
Surrounding area and villages
Bhingewadi:Bhingewadi is small Grampanchat Village 3 kilometers from Atpadi Town situated at north-west. Bhingewadi consists of farms of people whose surname is Bhinge, so the name Bhingewadi.Bhingewadi is a small village of 2000 people and farms in and around houses. Wheat, Jowar, Bajara, and pomegranate is main produce from the farm lands. Its adjacent to swatantrapur.
Deshmukhwaadi: Situated at south-east of Atpadi.
Ya.Pa. Wadi: Located on Atpadi-Sangola road
Mapate Mala: Located on Atpad-Nimbawade road, south-west Sonarsiddhnagar: Located on Atpadi-Kauthuli road.
* Swatantrapur : It is located in between Atpadi lake and Bhingewadi, it is a free custodian colony built in 1939. The Hindi cinema, 'Do ankhe baraah haath' is based on Swatantrapur.
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