Pandharpur

Pandharpur is a most popular pilgrimage city on the banks of Bhimā river in Solāpur district, Maharashtra, India. Pandharpur is situated on the 1711 north axis and the 7511 east longitude in Solapur District. The Vithoba temple attracts about a million Hindu pilgrims during the major yātrā (pilgrimage) in the month of Ashadh (June–July).

Geography

Pandarpur has an average elevation of 458 metres (1502 feet).

Demographics

According to the 2011 census of India, Pandharpur had a population of 1,20,000. Males constituted 52% of the population and females, 48%. 71% of the population was literate; 78% males and 64% females.

Transport

Pandharpur is well connected by Road, Rail to all the major places. Pandharpur's State Transport bus station is Maharashtra's biggest & busiest one.

Distances from State Transport Bus Stations-

Religious importance

Pandharpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

Pandharpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) is one of the 288 Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) constituencies of Maharashtra state, western India. This constituency is located in Solapur district.

Geographical scope

The constituency comprises Mangalvedha taluka, revenue circles Kasegaon and Pandharpur of Pandharpur taluka and Pandharpur Municipal Council.

Representatives

References

Coordinates: 19°50′18″N 75°15′57″E / 19.8382°N 75.2658°E / 19.8382; 75.2658

Pandharpur (Lok Sabha constituency)

Pandharpur is a Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency of Maharashtra.

Members of Parliament

See also