Palghar

Town in Maharashtra, India

Palghar

Town

Vajreshwari Temple, Dahbosa Waterfall, Tandulwadi Fort, Dahanu Beach, Kelwa Beach

Palghar

Coordinates: 19°41′N 72°46′E﻿ / ﻿19.69°N 72.76°E﻿ / 19.69; 72.76
Country|  India
State| Maharashtra
District| Palghar
Government

• Type| Municipal Council
• Body| Palghar Municipal Council (PMC)
• Member of Parliament| Hemant Vishnu Savra (BJP)
• MLA| Rajesh Patil, (Bahujan Vikas Aghadi)[1]
Area

• Total| 4,696.99 km2 (1,813.52 sq mi)
Elevation

| 7 m (23 ft)
Population

(2011)

• Total| 68,931
• Density| 15/km2 (38/sq mi)
Languages

• Official| Marathi
Time zone| UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN|

401404

Telephone code| 02525
Vehicle registration| MH-48
Website| https://palghar.gov.in/

Palghar (pronunciationⓘ) is a prominent town in the Konkan division of Maharashtra state, India, and a municipal council. It is Strategically located within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and since 2014, it has been the administrative capital of the Palghar district. Palghar plays a crucial role in Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway in the busy Mumbai-Ahmedabad rail corridor. The town is located approximately 87 kilometers north of Mumbai, about 35 kilometers north of Virar, and about 24 kilometers west of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway at Manor and Mumbai is approximately 50+ kms from Palghar. The fastest way to reach Mumbai from Palghar is by Train. It takes approximately 1 hour.

## History

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Palgar's history is alternate with its old district Thane. Jawhar, Vasai and Palghar tehsils have a historical legacy. Vasai (then known as Bassein) was under the Portuguese Empire. Chimaji Appa, the Maratha military commander later captured Vasai fort from the Portuguese and embedded the Maratha flag on Vasai. Palghar was one of the important points in 1942 of the Chalejav campaign.

## Demographics

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At the 2011 Census of India,[2] Palghar had a population of 68,930. Males numbered 36,523 (52.9%) and females 32,407 (47.1%). The literacy rate was 77.52%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy was 81.2% and female literacy 73.35%. 11.8% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Marathi is the most widely spoken language with Varli, Vadvali and Vanjari dialects. Small communities of Gujaratis and Muslims speak Gujarati and Urdu respectively.

Palghar has an urban population of 33,086 thus about 48% of the total population lives in the urbanized area.

Religion in Palghar (2011)[3]

Religion |  | Percent
Hinduism |

| 81.94%
Islam |

| 11.07%
Jainism |

| 2.86%
Buddhism |

| 2.38%
Christianity |

| 1.21%
Others |

| 0.53%

## Culture

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Kunbi, Mangela, Vaity, Macchimar, Bhandari, Varli (Adivasi), Katkari, Malhar Koli, Vanjari, Vadval, Mali (Sorathi) are the predominant castes in Palghar.

The Vanjaris are a nomadic tribe that have their roots in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan. Their language is distinct from standard Marathi as it has a high influence of Rajasthani and Gujarati.

Vadval is the most numerous community present in Palghar. They are said to be the descendants of Yadava dynasty of Devagiri who established themselves here. They form one of the very few Marathi-speaking communities which belong to Kshatriya varna but not the traditional 96-clan (96 - Kuli) Maratha caste.

Warli painting and famous Tarapa dance feature contribution towards art by the Warli community. Warli painting and art stretch back to a millennium. Warli art is also appreciated in foreign countries. Warlis represent the earliest settlers of the land around the present times and their culture has largely influenced the later cultures in and around the area.

The Koli (fishermen) community of Palghar is a reminder of the city's links with the Arabian sea. Fisheries form a large part of trade and diet of Palghar and also take up a major role in cultural events. The Kolis are further divided into subcastes such as Vaiti, Mangele, Bari, etc.

### Art, crafts and tourism

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Tourist attractions in the district include:

* Arnala fort
* Bhavangad Fort
* Fort Vasai
* Gambhirgad
* Jivdani Mata temple
* Kaldurg Fort
* Kamandurg Fort
* Kelwa Beach
* Mahalakshmi Temple
* Shirgaon Fort
* Tandulwadi Fort
* Vajreshwari hot water spring

## Economy

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The economy of Palghar is largely the primary and tertiary sector. Palghar being the seat of Taluka and District, has many government offices and people working there. Agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy, and fisheries are practiced in abundance in the rural areas around the city and fuel the economy of the city.

Palghar had also been a hub for wood smuggling in the post-independence era, a practice that has been largely curbed by the Forest department and police. Other than wood, the secluded beaches were known to attract smugglers trying to offshore their goods and enter Mumbai by road to avoid customs.

## Education

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The town has a number of schools and colleges, with more under construction to serve the increasing population.

Here's a list of some schools and colleges in Palghar:

## Schools and Colleges in Palghar

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### Schools

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Schools in Palghar  Name | Location | Classes | Curriculum

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Sundaram Central School | Valan Naka, Mahim Road, Palghar | Nursery to Class 12 | CBSE
Twinkle Star English High School | Mahim Manor Highway, Juna Palghar | Nursery to Class 10 | English Medium
Sir J.P. International School | Palghar | LKG to Class 12 | ICSE
Boisar Public School | Salwad, Palghar | Nursery to Class 10 | State Board
M.S. Pokar High School and Junior College | Saphale, Palghar | Nursery to Class 12 | State Board
Gurukul Global School | Harosale, Palghar | Nursery to Class 10 | CBSE

### Colleges

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Colleges in Palghar  Name | Courses

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St. John College of Engineering and Management | B.Tech, MBA, and other management courses
Viva College | Junior college (Commerce, Science), Degree courses (BA, BSc, BCom)
Maharshi Dayanand College | Undergraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science

This list includes a mix of schools and colleges that provide various curriculums and levels of education in [4][5][6].

## Transport

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Palghar railway station

Palghar is well connected via road and rail transport. Palghar acts as a divisional head of Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, which provides direct connectivity to several towns across Maharashtra and Gujarat, including Surat, Vapi, Valsad, Vadodara, Bharuch, Ankleshwar, Anand, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Miraj, Sangli, Pune, Vaduj, Thane, Ulhasnagar, Bhiwandi, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Kalyan, Alibag, Nandurbar, Bhusaval, Shirdi, and Nashik.

Palghar railway station is an important railway station on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway, and the Ahmedabad–Mumbai main line. Along with Shuttle/Memu/EMU (local trains) services, many long-distance trains also stop here.

## Sports

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Cricket is the most popular sport in Palghar. Local tournaments are held at various locations in the district.

* Shardul Thakur is a cricketer from Palghar (Mahim) who plays for India, for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.
* Aditya Tare is a wicket-keeper and a right-hand batsman from Palghar (Satpati village) who plays for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy.

Hon'ble Prime Minister Of India

## Foundation of Vadhavan Port and Fisheries Projects by PM Modi in Palghar, Maharashtra (August 2024)New

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Large cargo port (Unsplash)

On August 30, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be/visited Palghar in Maharashtra to lay the foundation stone for the Vadhavan Port project, which is set to be one of India's largest deep-water ports. The project, with an estimated cost of ₹76,000 crore, aims to enhance India's maritime infrastructure, providing direct connectivity to international shipping routes and facilitating the handling of ultra-large cargo vessels[7]. This development is expected to significantly boost trade, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall economic growth of the region.[8]

During his visit, PM Modi also inaugurated various fisheries projects worth over ₹1,560 crore. These projects focus on modernizing fishing infrastructure, constructing fish landing centers, and improving post-harvest management, thereby supporting the livelihood of fishermen across India.

This visit underscores the government's commitment to enhancing maritime capabilities and promoting economic development in coastal regions​(India Today, mint, Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd)[9].

Approx Location of Vadhvan Port

## See also

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* 2020 Palghar mob lynching

## References

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1. ^ "Maharashtra By-Election: Shiv Sena Retains Palghar Assembly Seat". NDTV.com. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
3. ^ "Palghar Population 2011". Census 2011.
4. ^ UniApply. "UniApply - Your School Search Simplified". www.uniapply.com. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
5. ^ "जिल्हा पालघर, महाराष्ट्र शासन | जिल्हा पालघर | India" (in Marathi). Retrieved 29 August 2024.
6. ^ "Yellow Slate". yellowslate.com. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
7. ^ "Modi in Maharashtra: PM to visit Mumbai, Palghar on Aug 30; lay foundation stone of Vadhvan Port project". Live Mint. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
8. ^ "30 अगस्त को मोदी का मुंबई और पालघर दौरा: फिनटेक से मत्स्य पालन तक में गुड न्यूज". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.`{{cite news}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
9. ^ "Amid protests, Vadhavan port, India's largest, finally sets sail". Hindustan Times. 29 August 2024.`{{cite news}}`: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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