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Chandgad
Town
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 15°56′0″N 74°12′0″E / 15.93333°N 74.20000°E / 15.93333; 74.20000
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictKolhapur
Government
 • BodyNagarpanchayat
Population
 (2013)
 • Total
12,000
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
416509
Telephone code02320
Vehicle registrationMH.09
Nearest cityBelgaum
Websitekolhapur.gov.in/en/tehsil/

Chandgad is a small town and tehsil headquarters of Chandgad taluka, of Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is one of the 12 talukas in Kolhapur district[1]. Citizens of Chandgad are reliant on the larger cities Belgaum and Gadhinglaj for their major needs.

Demographics

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The population for Chandgad town is 12,000 and the population density is around 796 people per sq. km. The population for the entire Taluka is approximately 187,220, according to the 2011 Census of India.[2]

Villages

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History

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Chandgad was formerly a part of Belagavi District, but during reorganization of Maharashtra state the entire taluka was merged into Kolhapur District.[3]

Marathi and Konkani are the native languages. Konkani (Malwani Konkani) is spoken mostly in the western part. The Goan Catholic community speaks Goan Konkani.</ref> Konkani (Malwani Konkani) is spoken mostly in the western part. The Goan Catholic community speaks Goan Konkani.[4]

Geography

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A major biodiversity hotspot, Western Ghat near Chandgad

Chandgad is located approximately 110 km (68 mi) from Kolhapur and 36 km (22 mi) from Belgaum City. Chandgad is located on the Belgaum-Vengurle state highway. Amboli hill station is 32 km (20 mi) away.[5]

Chandgad is the southernmost taluka of Kolhapur district. Chandgad is an incredibly wet taluka, receiving nearly 3000 mm in rainfall, however, talukas like GaganBawada and Radhanagari receive the highest rainfall in the Kolhapur district, averaging well over 3500 mm to 6000 mm annually[6]. The main source of rainfall is the Arabian Sea branch of the South-West monsoon. Rainy season lasts from June to September with occasional rainfall in October and November. Part of the Western Ghats, Chandgad's surroundings are rich in biodiversity. It is covered with dense lush green forest.

Ghataprabha and Tamraparni are the largest rivers. Of many dams in Chandgad, Jangam Hatti is the major source of water to many villages in Chandgad Taluka. The Jangam Hatti Dam, is located on the Honhal tributary of the Tamraparni river and has a capacity of roughly 34 million cubic meters[7].

Economy

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The economy of Chandgad is primarily Agriculture based, with heavy focus on rice, sugar cane, cashew nut, sweet potato, and potato farming. The area is home to numerous cashew nut tree plantations, and is a prominent regional hub for cashew farming[1].

Climate

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The rainy season witnesses heavy rains by the South-West Monsoon. The monsoon period is from June to September with rainfall averaging more than 3000 mm every year and heavy winds. It is located on the Western Ghat and temperatures in the range of 36°C to 29°C during summer and 21°C to 14°C during winter.

Climate data for Chandgad
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 30
(86) 		32
(90) 		35
(95) 		36
(97) 		34
(93) 		29
(84) 		26
(79) 		26
(79) 		28
(82) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		29
(84) 		30
(86)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 14
(57) 		15
(59) 		18
(64) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		20
(68) 		20
(68) 		19
(66) 		17
(63) 		15
(59) 		19
(65)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 1.1
(0.04) 		0.2
(0.01) 		2.9
(0.11) 		24.4
(0.96) 		30
(1.2) 		500.1
(19.69) 		799.8
(31.49) 		900.2
(35.44) 		450.1
(17.72) 		203.4
(8.01) 		80.3
(3.16) 		20.1
(0.79) 		3,012.6
(118.62)
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References

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  1. ^ a b Project, The Districts. "Kolhapur District, Maharashtra - Culture & Statistics". The Districts Project. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  2. ^ "Census tables | Government of India". censusindia.gov.in (in Hindi). Archived from the original on 9 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  3. ^ "History of Chandgad".
  4. ^ Reorganization of States in India (PDF). Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics. Retrieved 2 September 2026. The whole of Chandgad taluka in Belgaum district ... [is] of Marathi and Konkani speakers.
  5. ^ "Chandgad, India Page". Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. Retrieved 17 May 2008.
  6. ^ Project, The Districts. "Environment: Kolhapur, Maharashtra". The Districts Project. Retrieved 29 June 2026.
  7. ^ "Jangamhatti Dam – Chandgadh". Kolhapur Tourism. Retrieved 29 June 2026.