Indapur

Indapur is a city and a municipal council in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Indapur is known for Jahagir of Shivaji Maharaj's father and grandfather. Shivaji Maharaj's grandfather Malojiraje died in battle in Indapur.It has National Highway 65 connecting the south and west region of India.It is blessed with Great Shri Mlojiraje Grandfather of Shivaji MaharajIndapur city is located to the nearest Bhima River Ujani Dam & Baramati the hometown of Indian politician Mr. Sharad Pawar.DemographicsIndia census, Indapur had a population of 21,584. Men constitute 52% of the population and Women ~48%. Indapur has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 62%. In Indapur, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.ClimateIndapur is quiet hot place as it receives scanty rainfall.Shetphal lake is the major water reservoir in the district.Ujani dam backwater along with Nira left canal and Khadakwasla canal system are major sources of irrigation and water supply for Indapur Taluka.CropsCrops like wheat, sugarcane and jwari are grown here. The place also owns many heavy machinery factories. The most noted among these is the ordnance factory of Government of India at Walchand Nagar. This factory holds great importance for the defense of India.HistoryIndapur has historic significance in the expansion of Mughal empires in Central-South India, and subsequent Maratha resistance. Indapur is the Jagir of Malojiraje and Shahajiraje Bhosale. The historical place where Shivaji's grandfather Shri Malojiraje was living & died in a war. This place also known for the Shri 1008 Shantinath Digambar Jain Teerth Kshetra.