Devgad taluka

Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra India consisting of 98 villages.[2] It is located on the Arabian Sea in the coastal Konkan region of Maharashtra, south of Mumbai. Devgad is known globally for its exports of locally grown Alphonso mangoes.[3]

Alphonso mango
Bastions of Vijaydurg fort
Alphonso mangoes (local name: Hapoos) are grown mainly in Devgad, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts of Maharashtra and favored there, and are now popular in the United States.[1]

Devgad is a natural harbour. However, only small vessels can enter the harbour.[4]

History

It is noted for its harbour, its beach, and a lighthouse built in 1915 at the Devgad fort. Shilahara dynasty Raja Bhoja II constructed Fort Vijaydurg (Gheria), ruled later by Adil Shah and eventually by King Shivaji and lastly Kanhoji Angre is a national monument situated 45 minutes by road from the main city of Devgad. Fort Vijaydurg, named as the "Eastern Gibraltar" because of its virtual impregnability, was impressive as seen by British, Dutch, Portuguese armies and travellers 400 years ago and even today as seen by visitors.

Transportation

The nearest railway station is Kankavli on Konkan Railway on Mumbai-Goa road. From Kankavli, one can get an auto-rickshaw or a state transport bus to reach Devgad-Vijaydurg.

There is a wall under the sea at shores of the Vijaydurg built such that an enemy's ships, trying to attack, would crash and sink.

Trade

Devgad is also widely known for its pure Alphonso mango cultivation/farming and the whole development has evolved due to undertaking of the cultivation of Alphonso mango farming.[5] Mangoes grown here are characterized by their distinct aroma, smooth exterior, thin skin and thick saffron pulp. The variety is different from the Alphonso mangoes grown in the Ratnagiri district. Such is the popularity of the Devgad Alphonso mango that vendors often pass off other similar looking mangoes under the name of Devgad Alphonso. Devgad Alphonso mango is grown on an area of 45,000 acres and reaches a production of about 50,000 tons in a year of decent production. Devgad is also home to the oldest and biggest co-operative society of mango farmers in India, called the Devgad Taluka Amba Utpadak Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit[6] or Devgad Taluka Mango Growers Society Ltd with over 700 alphonso growers and 25-year-old in 2013.

Fishing is carried out on a large scale in the sea as well as in the creeks throughout the taluka region. The staple diet of this region is rice and fish.

The first windmill project in Maharashtra was installed at Girye.

Climate
Climate data for Devgad taluka (1981–2010, extremes 1944–2006)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 36.4
(97.5)		 36.9
(98.4)		 39.2
(102.6)		 37.2
(99.0)		 38.0
(100.4)		 37.2
(99.0)		 32.4
(90.3)		 33.0
(91.4)		 32.9
(91.2)		 36.6
(97.9)		 36.3
(97.3)		 35.2
(95.4)		 39.2
(102.6)
Average high °C (°F) 30.8
(87.4)		 30.8
(87.4)		 31.4
(88.5)		 32.2
(90.0)		 33.4
(92.1)		 31.0
(87.8)		 29.2
(84.6)		 28.7
(83.7)		 29.4
(84.9)		 31.3
(88.3)		 32.6
(90.7)		 31.7
(89.1)		 31.0
(87.8)
Average low °C (°F) 19.6
(67.3)		 20.2
(68.4)		 22.5
(72.5)		 24.5
(76.1)		 26.2
(79.2)		 24.4
(75.9)		 23.8
(74.8)		 23.4
(74.1)		 23.0
(73.4)		 23.3
(73.9)		 21.8
(71.2)		 20.5
(68.9)		 22.8
(73.0)
Record low °C (°F) 15.4
(59.7)		 16.2
(61.2)		 18.4
(65.1)		 19.7
(67.5)		 19.4
(66.9)		 17.8
(64.0)		 18.0
(64.4)		 17.3
(63.1)		 17.3
(63.1)		 15.5
(59.9)		 14.1
(57.4)		 14.5
(58.1)		 14.1
(57.4)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 2.6
(0.10)		 76.9
(3.03)		 791.9
(31.18)		 786.4
(30.96)		 547.5
(21.56)		 270.0
(10.63)		 70.1
(2.76)		 13.7
(0.54)		 0.2
(0.01)		 2,559.3
(100.76)
Average rainy days 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 2.5 17.9 23.1 23.9 13.3 4.1 1.2 0.1 86.3
Average relative humidity (%) (at 17:30 IST) 61 63 68 68 70 81 86 87 83 77 67 60 73
Source: India Meteorological Department[7][8]

Places to visit

Devgad is slowly becoming a tourist hot spot for tourists who want to avoid Goa beaches. This is perfect for family outing in a peaceful and calm backdrop.

  • Kunkeshwar shiva temple- There is a temple of Hindu deity Shiva which was built in 11th century situated in Kunkeshwar town, 16 Km from main city of Devgad. It is very famous for its Divinity and religious values across Maharashtra and people gather from across Maharashtra on the occasion of Mahashivratri.
  • Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple- This is a 16th-century temple called as Shri Dev Rameshwar Temple, dedicated to lord shiva located at Rameshwar.
  • Bhagwati Devi temple- There is a temple dedicated to the goddess Devi Bhagwati at the village of Munge.
  • Vishweswarayya and Swami Kartikaswamy temple- There are temples to God Vishweswarayya and Swami Kartikaswamy at Hindale village.
  • Rahateshwar temple- The temple of Shri Rahateshwar is in the village of Gadi Tamhane.
  • Dirba Devi temple- A small village known as Jamsande is situated near to Devgad. The famous Dirba Devi goddess temple is located in jamsande. It is approximately 4 km from the Devgad bus stand. There is a small fair during Tripuri pourninam[9]
  • Devgad Lighthouse-The western coastline is highly sensitive, hence recently, Government of India installed static radar and electro-optic sensors at Devgad Lighthouse as a part of India's first coastal surveillance network. Devgad is one out of 46 locations chosen for the network and envisages real-time surveillance cover up to 25 nautical miles.
  • Devgad Fort- This is situated 3km from bus stand, on the east of the town. The Ganesh mandir and tree old cannons are worth visiting. This fort is situated on a small hillock close to the sea. Panoramic view of sea and the sunset view is best seen from the fort.[9]
  • Devgad Beach- It is about 2km from the Devgad bus stand.

Demography

The following is a list of villages and their populations according to 2011 Census data:[10]

# Village Administrative division Population
1 Aadbandar Devgad 292
2 Are Devgad 1,335
3 Bagamala Devgad 303
4 Bagatalavade Devgad 136
5 Bandegaon Devgad 222
6 Baparde Devgad 1,304
7 Burabavade Devgad 603
8 Chafed Devgad 629
9 Chandoshi Devgad 697
10 Chinchwad Devgad 280
11 Dabhole Devgad 2,356
12 Dahibaon Devgad 1,517
13 Devgad Devgad 2,417
14 Dhalavali Devgad 1,230
15 Dhoptewadi Devgad 796
16 Elaye Devgad 1,697
17 Gadhitamhane Devgad 648
18 Gavane Devgad 693
19 Girye Devgad 2,457
20 Goval Devgad 1,039
21 Hadpid Devgad 522
22 Hindale Devgad 1,714
23 Hurshi Devgad 1,206
24 Jamsande Devgad 14,487
25 Juveshwar Devgad 1,057
26 Kalambai Devgad 1,066
27 Kalvi Devgad 604
28 Kasaba Waghotan Devgad 313
29 Katvan Devgad 794
30 Katwaneshwar Devgad 829
31 Khudi Devgad 1,527
32 Kinjawade Devgad 2,491
33 Korle Devgad 681
34 Kotkamte Devgad 1,808
35 Kunkawan Devgad 896
36 Kunkeshwar Devgad 1,829
37 Kuvale Devgad 1,255
38 Lingdal Devgad 491
39 Mahalunge Devgad 1,054
40 Malegaon Devgad 1,025
41 Malpewadi Devgad 632
42 Manche Devgad 2,261
43 Mithbaon Devgad 2,241
44 Mithmumbari Devgad 920
45 Mohulgaon Devgad 715
46 Mond Devgad 1,564
47 Mondpar Devgad 907
48 Morve Devgad 408
49 Mouje Waghotan Devgad 1,380
50 Munage Devgad 1,883
51 Mutat Devgad 1,933
52 Nad Devgad 990
53 Nadan Devgad 2,105
54 Naringre Devgad 1,516
55 Nimatwadi Devgad 629
56 Ombal Devgad 527
57 Padel Devgad 3,673
58 Padthar Devgad 1,074
59 Padvane Devgad 660
60 Palekarwadi Devgad 1,210
61 Patgaon Devgad 942
62 Pavnai Devgad 732
63 Pendhari Devgad 1,053
64 Phanase Devgad 738
65 Phanasgaon Devgad 1,328
66 Pombhurle Devgad 1,910
67 Poyare Devgad 943
68 Pural Devgad 1,203
69 Rahateshwar Devgad 628
70 Rameshwar Devgad 2,099
71 Rembavali Devgad 259
72 Salashi Devgad 1,164
73 Sandve Devgad 473
74 Saundale Devgad 1,939
75 Sherighera Kamte Devgad 4
76 Shevare Devgad 368
77 Shiravali Devgad 478
78 Shirgaon Devgad 2,555
79 Somlewadi Devgad 602
80 Talavade Devgad 1,163
81 Talebajar Devgad 689
82 Tambaldeg Devgad 731
83 Tembavali Devgad 829
84 Thakurwadi Devgad 1,033
85 Tirlot Devgad 2,307
86 Torsole Devgad 1,172
87 Undil Devgad 623
88 Valivande Devgad 962
89 Vijaydurg Devgad 1,735
90 Virwadi Devgad 391
91 Vitthaladevi Devgad 668
92 Wadaker Poi Devgad 178
93 Wade Devgad 1,728
94 Wadetar Devgad 293
95 Waghivare Devgad 381
96 Wanivade Devgad 811
97 Wareri Devgad 1,869
98 Welgave Devgad 400
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References
  1. Allen J. Mango mania in Portland, Oregon, New York Times, May 10, 2006
  2. India Village Directory
  3. http://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/RATNAGIRI/places_Devgad.html
  4. "DEVGAD LIGHTHOUSE" (PDF). ww.dgll.nic.in. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  5. "Vagaries of nature, rising input costs to kill the famed Alphonso mango crop". The Times Of India. 18 April 2012. Retrieved 18 April 2012.
  6. "About Devgad Taluka". Devgad Mango. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  7. "Station: Devgad (Devgarh) Climatological Table 1981–2010" (PDF). Climatological Normals 1981–2010. India Meteorological Department. January 2015. pp. 237–238. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  8. "Extremes of Temperature & Rainfall for Indian Stations (Up to 2012)" (PDF). India Meteorological Department. December 2016. p. M142. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
  9. "DEVGAD TOURISM GUIDE". www.indiatourmate.com. indiatourmate. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  10. Directorate of Census Operations Maharashtra (2014). District Census Book Sindhudurg (PDF). Government of India. p. 95. Retrieved 27 December 2019.

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