Mangaon

Mangaon is an emerging small town with industrial base in 22KM radius. Steel giants like POSCO and JINDAL have their presence here.Mangaon taluka in the Raigad district of the Indian state of Maharashtra.TransportMangaon is located on the Mumbai-Goa National Highway and State Highway 97. It has its own railway station on the Konkan Railway and an S.T. bus depot. It is located on the Kāl River, a tributary of the Sāvitri River.Mangaon hold a central position for 3 MIDCs, Vile-Bhaagad MIDC, Mahad-Birwadi MIDC and Roha-Dhaatav MIDC . Also famous for Mugawali Temple.Places to visitMangad fort is located 15 km from the taluka market area of Nijampur and lies in the Manjarwane Panchayat area. The fort consists of only one main gate connected via chain of mountain ranges and Kumbhe waterfall in the vicinity.Mangaon is very close to the Raigad fort therefore people pass through it while visiting Raigad.It is like a resting spot people visiting Raigad fortMangaon is famous for the temple at Kadappa.It is also famous for sportscentre at Khardi.It is also famous for a Shiva temple and Mugawali Temple. along the river Kaal and it is also famous for temple of the local Goddess Vakdai.The name of Mangaon is derived from one small fort called Mangad. Mangaon is near by river Kaal. A Tirupati temple is the special thing of Mangaon.