Patne

Patne is a village in Jalgaon District in the northern part of Maharashtra, India.[1]

Patne
Village
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictJalgaon
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Nearest cityChandgad

History

There are evidences showing Stone Age habitation in Patne including ostrich eggshell beads, chalcedony and jasper tools.[2][3] In medieval times, the village was held by the Nikhumbas as a feudatory of the Yadavas. Inscriptions of these people have been found at the ruins of old Patne which lies 1.5 km south of Patne village.[2]

Population

In 2011, there were 1099 people living in Patne in 254 families.[4] Some families are of Chardo origin.

Location

Patne is situated on the left bank of the Ad Nala river, a tributary of the Tapti river.[2] The nearest large town is Belgaum to the East.[5] It rests 410 metres (1,350 ft) above sea level on a wide fluvial plain.[2] To the south are the Ajanti Hills

Language

Konkani is spoken by Goan migrants to Patne.

Sites
  • Pithalkora caves and Stone Age archeological site.[2]
  • Kedarkund Falls, waterfalls on the Ad Nala river.

References
  1. Census India
  2. Sali S. A. and Misra V. N. and Bellwood P. S (ed.) Recent Advances in Indo-Pacific Prehistory: Proceedings of the International Symposium Held at Poona, December 19-21, 1978. BRILL 1985. p. 137 ISBN 9004075127, 9789004075122.
  3. Singh U. A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century. Pearson Education India, 2008. p. 79. ISBN 813171120X, 9788131711200.
  4. Patne population. Census 2011. India. Accessed 28 September 2015.
  5. Patne, Maharashtra. Google Maps. Accessed 28 September 2015.

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