Mahagaon, Gadhinglaj

Mahagaon is a town in Gadhinglaj Taluka, Kolhapur district, situated in the southwest corner of the state of Maharashtra, India. Mahagaon is situated on the banks of Hiranyakeshi river originated from the Great Amboli Ghats is about 10 km from Gadhinglaj towards south and 14 km from the second-largest city Kadgaon in Gadhinglaj Taluka. It is managed by a town council. In 2011 it had a population of about 20,108. Mahagaon is the fourth-largest city in Gadhinglaj Taluka. It is a major town and educational center in South Maharashtra.GeographyMahagaon is located at. It has an average elevation of 624 metres (2043 feet). It is situated on banks of Hiranyakeshi river originated from the Great Amboli Ghats. Mahagaon has an average Weather of clean sky and temperature of around 18°C in winter and 25°C in summer and have more rainfall than average in Kolhapur District It is a town, located near at the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka.HistoryHistory of Mahagaon dates back to 1500 AD. It history is as old as Gadhinglaj and Kadgaon it was always a bustling town. But in recent years it has seen a boom in economy, population and in real estate. It is an Important Education center.DemographyIndia census, Mahagaon had a population of 14,549. But India census Mahagaon has a population is 20,108, which includes Mahagaon town as well as extended areas included in the town. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Mahagagaon has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 74.9%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 72%. In Mahagaon, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.