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Kondhawali, also written Kondhavale or Kondhavali, [1] is a village in the Satara District of Maharashtra state, India.

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Geography

Kondhawali is located at around 33 km from Wai, Maharashtra, [1] in western India.

The village is surrounded by the mountainous region of the Sahyādris. It is considered[ by whom? ] one of the more popular locations for shooting films, as it is surrounded by water of Dhom Dam on one side and the Hills of Kamalgad on the other. Kondhawali is situated on the Krishna River.

Demographics

According to 2001 census in India, Kondhawali had a population of 700–800. As of 2001, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.

History

Kondhawali was birthplace of Jiva Mahale (bodyguard of Shivaji) who saved Shivaji from Afzal Khan at the Battle of Pratapgad.

Religion

There are five major temples in the village

Special highlights

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Beauty at winter
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Krishna River
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Beauty at winter
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Beauty at winter
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Beauty at winter
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Beauty at winter

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References

  1. 1 2 "Kondhavale". Google Maps. Google, Inc. Retrieved 5 February 2024.

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