Vadhav

Vadhav is a village in the tehsil/mandal of Pen in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.Main AttractionThe Radha Krishna Temple built in the 19th century AD, with Shri. Narayan Paranjape as the first head priest then is a must visit. A Mela (yatra) is celebrated in the month of April in the faith of Bahiri Dev. Procession of Bahiri Dev is arranged. A Traditional competition of raising Kathi is held. Most senior ctizens from Patil Family came to Vadhav for stayinga they have their KULDEV THANKESHWAR in Kamble Ali. Temple has been made in which six Lord ancient stone idols with Lord Shiva are seen.A Grand Festival is celebrated on the occasion of Mahashivratri.Geographical DetailsThis village is 12 km away from Pen city. The total area of this village is 29,900 hectares. 4,900 hectares of land are cultivable, 2,500 hectares of land are irrigated and 12,400 hectares of land are non-irrigated.DemographyVadhav village is a non-tribal village with majority of Agri Caste population. There are five Ali's in Vadhav village. Kamble ali Kutumb ali Tale ali Chaimach ali Sukmach ali Datta ali