Shirdhon

Shirdhon is a small village located in near Panvel in Raigad district in Maharashtra, India.

Shirdhon
village
Shirdhon is located in Maharashtra
Shirdhon
Shirdhon
Location in Maharashtra, India
Shirdhon is located in India
Shirdhon
Shirdhon
Shirdhon (India)
Coordinates: 18°55′2″N 73°7′50″E
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad district
Government
 • BodyGram panchayat
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
410221
Telephone code0215
Vehicle registrationMH 46
Nearest cityPANVEL
Websitemaharashtra.gov.in

It lies on Mumbai Goa National Highway NH 17. The nearest Town and Railway station is Panvel. Karnala fort and Karnala Bird Sanctuary are just 4 km away from Shirdhon. The village is governed by a gram panchayat.

History
Vasudev Balwant Phadke house at Shirdhon village

Vasudeo Balwant Phadke was born on 4 November 1845 in Shirdhon. The house and his belongings are preserved and have become a major tourist center.

Other Information

Rice cultivation is a major income source in the area.[1]

Shirdhon has active Science communication & youth empowerment group working towards 'Better Citizen for Better Nation' - SWAR (Sky Watchers Association of Raigad) & TCT (Takale Charitable Trust) by scientist Santosh Takale [2]

Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Samajik Vikas Sanstha is a local trust engaging in social work the village and nearby areas.

References
  1. Shirdhon
  2. "एका शास्त्रज्ञाची समाजसेवा!". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi).
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