Country India District Solapur Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Area 62.11 km² Local time Friday 6:59 PM | State Maharashtra Tehsil Pandharpur Telephone code 02186 Population 17,456 (2011) Area code 02186 | |
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Weather 31°C, Wind W at 19 km/h, 19% Humidity | ||
Karkamb is a village in Pandharpur Tehsil in Solapur district of the state of Maharashtra, India. Karkamb is the biggest village in Pandharpur Tehsil by population and it is mainly known for grapes production. Its name is derived from Kankamba Devi Temple in the village.
Contents
- Map of Karkamb Maharashtra 413302
- Demographics
- History
- Kankamba Devi Temple
- Makdum Shah Baba Dargah
- Notable landmarks
- Economy
- Transportation
- Education
- References
Map of Karkamb, Maharashtra 413302
Demographics
In 2011, the village had 2,845 households and a population of 16398 (9,073males and 8,383 females).
History
Karkamb is a well known historical place. The village has historical significance. Karkamb was a prominent part of the Maratha dynasty.
Kankamba Devi Temple
Kankamba Devi Temple in Karkamb from whom the village of Karkamb derives its name. Each year Jatra is celebrated. Many events are arranged during this period. Temple is famous and many peoples visit from all around nearby villages.
Makdum Shah Baba Dargah
Each year a Fair (Urs or Urus or jatra) is arranged and celebrated in Karkamb, which is a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity in the village. Many people visit this event from all around nearby villages and also from big towns. Makhdoom Ali Mahimi ( 1372 to 1431 A.D ) was a saint and scholar of international repute.
Notable landmarks
Economy
Karkamb’s economy is primarily driven by agriculture. Grape processing factories and sugar factories found in the area.
Karkamb is famous for Grape production. Karkamb Grapes are exported to the Western and several Middle Eastern countries.
Transportation
Karkamb have important road connection on the Pandharpur-Tembhurni route. S.T Buses are passes from Pandharpur, Tembhurni and Solapur. Distance between Karkamb and Solapur is 78.6 KM vie NH65 and 89.5 KM vie NH204 (Tembhurni to Pandharpur) and NH65. Distance between Karkamb and Pandharpur is 22.0 KM. Distance between Karkamb and Tembhurni is 26.5 KM.
Education
Colleges and schools found in Karkamb include the following: