Tasgaon

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native_name = Tasgaon | type = city | latd = 17.03 | longd = 74.6
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Sangli
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altitude = 560
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 33,435| population_density =
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Tasgaon is a city and a municipal council in Sangli district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Geography

Tasgaon is located at coord|17.03|N|74.6|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Tasgaon.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Tasgaon] ] . It has an average elevation of 560 metres (1837 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Tasgaon had a population of 33,435. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Tasgaon has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 68%. In Tasgaon, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

This town is famous for its worldclass Grapes. Grapes are exported mainly to Asian countries like UAE, Singapore, Hongkong, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh etc. Probably the BEST quality Grapes are from Tasgaon as sometime the size of a grape is as long as 3.5" (inches).The Ganapati Temple in Tasgaon which is older than 225 years, is unique as the trunk of Lord Ganesha is bent towards right and this idol is considered as Living Lord, always there to bless communities.The Lord Ganesha idol is in gold,weighing 125KGs. The Gopur (5 Storey ancient construction as Entrance to temple) of Ganesha Temple is the tallest (96 feet)in Maharashtra as these Gopur's are commonly seen in South India .This Ganesh festival is celebrated under the leadership of Shri. Bhausaheb Patwardhan.

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