Palus, Maharashtra

Palus is a tehsil in Sangli, in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[2]

This article is about the district in India. For the Native American people, see Palus (tribe). For other uses, see Palus (disambiguation).

Palus
city
Palus
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°05′N 74°28′E
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictSangli
Area
 • Total297 km2 (115 sq mi)
Population
 (2021[1])
 • Total164,909[1]
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Nearest CitiesSangli, Tasgaon, Bhilawadi, Karad, Kundal, Vita
Lok Sabha constituencySangli
Vidhan Sabha constituencyPalus Kadegaon
Websitehttp://www.click2palus.com

Industrial zone

The industrial zone of Palus produces manufacturing and foundry components. It is home to the Krishna Valley Wine Park and a marketplace with hardware and construction shops.

Kirloskar Brothers is located about 2 kilometers from Palus. Corporations are located in Kirloskarwadi include Kirloskar Ebara Pumps and other steelwork firms.

Economy

Located on the banks of the Krishna River, Palus is known for producing grapes and sugarcane.

Education

The Laxmanrao Kirloskar Vidyamandir Junior College and Bharti Vidyapeeth's school are located nearby.

Culture

Attractions in the Palus area include the Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Sahara Sevabhavi Sanstha, Chitale Dairy, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd, and Krishna-Verala Sangam.

Hindustani classical vocalist Vishnu Digambar Paluskar (1872-1931) was born there.

Temples
  • Dhondiraj Maharaj Math/Mandir
  • H. Daval Malik (Baba) Darghah
  • Old Vitthal Temple
  • New Vitthal Temple
  • Shivling Temple
  • Nag Temple
  • Birudeo Temple
  • Two Hanuman Temples
  • Gram Daivat Padmavati Mandir

Villages

The villages in the Tehsil include:[3]

  • Kirloskarwadi
  • Amanapur
  • Andhali
  • Ankalkhop
  • Anugdewadi
  • Audumbar
  • Bambavade
  • Bhilawadi
  • Bramhanal
  • Burli
  • Burungwadi
  • Chopdewadi
  • Dahyari
  • Dudhondi
  • Ghogaon
  • Hajarwadi
  • Khandobachiwadi
  • Khatav
  • Kundal
  • Malwadi
  • Morale
  • Nagrale
  • Nagthane
  • Palus
  • Pundi Tarf Walava
  • Pundiwadi
  • Ramanandnagar
  • Sandgewadi
  • Santgaon
  • Sawantpur
  • Shere Dudhondi
  • Sukhwadi
  • Surygaon
  • Tavdarwadi
  • Tupari
  • Vitthalwadi
  • Vasgade

Transport

Palus is served by the following transport infrastructure:

References
  1. "Palus Population (2020/2021), Taluka Village List in Sangli, Maharashtra".
  2. "Distance between Palus and Sangli is 64 KM / 40.1 miles". distancebetween2.com. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  3. "Maps of Palus Tahsil Villages in Sangli, Maharashtra - Village Map". villagemap.net. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
  4. "Direct flights from Kolhapur (KLH) - FlightConnections". www.flightconnections.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
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