Shirdhon

Shirdhon is a small village located in near Panvel in Raigad district in Maharashtra, India. It lies on Mumbai Goa National Highway NH 17. The nearest Town and Rail Head is Panvel. Karnala fort and Karnala Bird Sanctuary are just 4 km away from Shirdhon. Shirdhon is having a village panchayat. Rice is the main agriculture over here.[1]

Shirdhon
village
Shirdhon
Location in Maharashtra, India
Shirdhon
Shirdhon (India)
Coordinates: 18°55′2″N 73°7′50″E
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad district
Government
  BodyGram panchayat
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
410221
Telephone code0215
Vehicle registrationMH 46
Nearest cityPANVEL
Websitemaharashtra.gov.in

History

Vasudev Balwant Phadke house at Shirdhon village

Vasudeo Balwant Phadke was born on 4 November 1845 in Shirdhon. The house and his belongings are preserved over there. This is becoming now a major tourist center.

Other Information

Place has active Science communication & youth empowerment group working towards 'Better Citizen for Better Nation' - SWAR (Sky Watchers Association of Raigad) & TCT (Takale Charitable Trust).

Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Samajik Vikas Sanstha Shirdhon, This trust doing social work in village and other nearest rural area

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