Padhawad
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Padhawad | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 21°10′36.7″N 74°56′18.0″E / 21.176861°N 74.938333°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Dhule |
Taluka | Sindkheda |
Area | |
• Total | 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,200 |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 425403 |
Vehicle registration | MH18 |
Padhawad is a village situated near Betawad in Sindkheda taluka of Dhule district in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Location
[edit]Padhawad is located near the banks of the Panzara River, in northern Maharashtra. The village is approximately 28 km from Sindkheda and 43 km from Dhule.
Demographics
[edit]As per the Census of India 2011, the village has a population of 2200 people.[1] The primary occupation is agriculture, and the local language spoken is Marathi.
Education
[edit]The village has multiple educational institutions providing to primary and secondary education. Some students also pursue higher education in nearby towns like Shirpur, Amalner, and Dhule. The village has 3 schools:
- Vivekanand High School
- Zilla Parishad School
- Anganwadi
Economy
[edit]Agriculture is the main source of income. Major crops include cotton, Corn, bajra, and soybeans. Some villagers are also involved in dairy and small-scale trading.
Transport
[edit]The village is connected by road to Betawad and nearby towns. The nearest railway station is in Betawad, and the closest airport is in Jalgaon.
Culture and Religion
[edit]Padhawad has several temples where festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Holi are celebrated with enthusiasm.
References
[edit]- ^ "Population finder". censusindia.gov.in. Government of India. Retrieved 20 April 2025. Type Padhawad into the search box at the bottom of the page
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