Mhaswad

Mhaswad or Mhasvad is one of the oldest cities in the Maan/Dahivadi taluka in the Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mhaswad is situated on banks of Manganga river which is the lifeline of Maan tehsil. The city is surrounded by small villages majorly populated by nomadic peoples and stands as the only city as market for the area. Historically this place was ruled by Mane (माने), a Maratha clan. Mane is a Rashtrkutas Dynasty.

Mhasvad
town
Mhasvad
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17.635°N 74.787°E / 17.635; 74.787
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictSatara
TalukasMaan/Dahivadi(Maharashtra)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total39,495
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
 • Spoken languagesMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
415509/415510
Telephone code2373
Vehicle registrationMH-11/satara,phalthan,dahivadi,vaduj
Sex ratio1.02 ♂/♀
Literacy61.37%
Distance from Dahiwadi25 kilometres (16 mi) (by road)

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Mhaswad had a population of 25,494. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Mhaswad has an average literacy rate of 61%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 70%, and female literacy is 52%. In Mhaswad, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References
  1. "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.
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