Ashti | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 18°48′19″N75°10′22″E / 18.8054151°N 75.1727902°E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Beed |
Demonym | Ashtikar |
Languages | |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 414203 |
Telephone code | 02441 |
Vehicle registration | MH-23 / 44 |
Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ashti |
Ashti is a city in Beed subdivision of Beed district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. [1] Ashti (constituency number 231) is one of the six Vidhan Sabha constituencies located in Beed district. It covers the entire Ashti and Patoda tehsils and part of the Shirur tehsil of this district.
The town of Ashti came to prominence around the 16th century when it was awarded to the Dhonde dynasty as a "jagir". The Dhondes were one of the fiercest warriors and equally well educated and known for their benevolent rule. Under the Dhonde dynasty, the barren and rocky land of Ashti was converted to a more fertile place and a trade center that it is today.
The Sina River is a 55 km long tributary of the Bhima River in the Indian state of Maharashtra, with its sources near Ahilyanagar. The river's basin extends across the districts of Ahilyanagar, Beed, Dharashiv, and Solapur. The river is known to flood residential areas and roads during the monsoon season, and water quality studies have been conducted to address pollution issues. Key details about the Sina River: Length: Approximately 55 kilometers. Location: Maharashtra, India. Tributary of: Bhima River. Sources: Near Jamgaon and Sasewadi, Jeur, close to Ahilyanagar. Basin: Covers districts of Ahilyanagar, ASHTI Tauka (BEED) Dharashiv, and Solapur.
Ashti taluka comprises 176 villages, among which: [2]