Belunki

Belunki is a small village near Khadakewada in Kagal tehsil, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India. The population is around 600.[1] It is situated on banks of the river Chikotra.

Belunki
village
Belunki is located in Maharashtra
Belunki
Belunki
Location in Maharashtra, India
Belunki is located in India
Belunki
Belunki
Belunki (India)
Coordinates: 16.420268°N 74.323802°E / 16.420268; 74.323802
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictKolhapur district
Elevation
600 m (2,000 ft)
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

History

The village was established by two brothers, Sakhoji and Sultanji Patil, who obtained 85 acres of land from the British Raj. Over time they attracted residents and formed a village. Most of the villagers are farmers.

Facilities

The Balu Mama temple is newly constructed on the same site where there used to be a Maruti temple. There is one primary school for the first two grades.

References

  1. ddws.gov.in Archived 21 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
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