Country India District Kolhapur district PIN 416219 Area code 02325 | State Maharashtra Time zone IST (UTC+5:30) Telephone code 02325 Nearest city Murgud | |
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Weather 32°C, Wind SW at 18 km/h, 47% Humidity | ||
Savarde Bk situated in the south-west corner of Maharashtra, India. The population of Savarde Bk was approx 6000 as per the 2001 census.As is the case in most of the Maharashtra cities, the main language spoken here is Marathi.
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History
Savarde Bk is an ancient Town.
Geography and climate
Savarde Bk is located in south-western Maharashtra at . It has an elevation of 569 meters (1867 ft) which is higher than that of Pune.Hence its climate is usually pleasant. By road, Savarde Bk is 40 km south of Kolhapur, The nearest cities and towns within Maharashtra are Murgud (12 km), Kagal (29 km), Nipani (30 km), Kolhapur (40 km)
Savarde Bk's climate is a blend of coastal and inland climate of Maharashtra. The temperature has a relatively narrow range between 10 °C to 35 °C. Summer in Savarde Bk is comparatively cooler, but much more humid, compared to neighboring inland cities. Maximum temperatures rarely exceed 38 °C and typically range between 33 and 35 °C. Lows during this season are around 24 °C to 26 °C. The city receives abundant rainfall from June to September due to its proximity to the Western Ghats. The heavy rains often lead to severe flooding in these months. Temperatures are low in the rainy season and range between 19 °C to 30 °C. Savarde Bk experiences winter from November to February. The winter temperatures are a bit higher compared to other cities in Maharashtra such as Pune and Nasik. Lows range from 9 °C to 16 °C while highs are in the range of 26 °C to 32 °C due to its high elevation and being adjacent to the Western Ghats. Humidity is low in this season making weather much more pleasant. In 2005 & 2006 there was excessive rainfall in Savarde Bk resulting in floods.
Culture
Majority of the Town dwellers are Marathas along with smaller with considerable population of Muslims next to Marathas. Communal harmony has been the proud culture of Savarde Bk.
Savarde Bk has one of the highest per-capita income for a Town in Kagal District. Trade is mostly dependent on farming of cash crops like sugarcane