?Solapur Maharashtra • India
Solapur
Coordinates: 17°41′N 75°55′E / 17.68, 75.92
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	14,886 km² (5,748 sq mi) • 457 m (1,499 ft)
District(s)	Solapur
Population • Density	873,037 (2001) • Expression error: Unrecognised punctuation character ","/km² (Expression error: Unrecognised word "expression"/sq mi)
Mayor	Aruna Vakase
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 413 00X • +0217 • MH-13

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Solapur (Marathi: सोलापूर))(Kannada: ಸೊಲ್ಲಾಪೂರ್)), is a city and a municipal corporation in south eastern Maharashtra, India near the Karnataka border and is the administrative headquarters of Solapur District. It is an important junction on the north-south railway line. Solapur is a town with an array of small and medium scale industries. Solapur is a leading center for cotton mills and power looms. Solapur bed-sheets ('chaddars') have earned fame and reputation for their novel designs and durability^{[citation needed]}. The chief deity of the city is Shri Siddeshwar. The "Nandidhwaj" procession on Makar Sankranti fair is attended by millions of devotees. Marathi (मराठी ) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western India (Maharashtrians). ... Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the southern state of Karnataka. ... A Municipal Corporation is a legal defintion for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, and towns. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... , Karnātakā   (Kannada: ಕನಾ೯ಟಕ) (IPA: ) is one of the four southern states of India. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

Solapur District leads Maharashtra in beedi production ^{[citation needed]}. The Martyrs’ Memorial here is saluted daily by thousands of visitors. Kudalsangam, Karmala and Barshi have adopted the path of development through industry and education. Akkalkot is the site of Akkalkot Swami Maharaj Math, visited yearly a huge number of people from Maharashtra and neighbouring Karnataka. A packet of Ganesh beedies. ...

Introduction

The Solapur District was ruled by various dynasties such as Andhrabhratyas, Chalukyas, Rashtrkutas, Yadavas and Bahamanis. 'SOLAPUR' is believed to be derived from two words 'SOLA' meaning sixteen and 'PUR' meaning village. The present city of Solapur was considered to be spread over sixteen villages viz. Aadilpur, Ahmedpur, Chapaldev, Fatehpur, Jamdarwadi, Kalajapur, Khadarpur, Khandervkiwadi, Muhammadpur, Ranapur, Sandalpur, Shaikpur, Solapur, Sonalagi, Sonapur and Vaidakwadi. Recent research work however shows that the name SOLAPUR is derived not from the congregation of sixteen villages. A Sanskrit inscription dated Shake 1238, after the downfall of the Yadavas found at Kamati in Mohol shows that the town was known as Sonalipur. One of the inscriptions found in Solapur fort shows that the town was called Sonalpur while another inscription on the well in the fort shows that it was known as Sandalpur.

During the Muslim period, the town was known as Sandalpur. It is therefore most probably that that during the course of time the name Solapur was evolved by dropping 'na' from the name Sonalpur. Subsequently the British rulers pronounced Solapur as Sholapur and hence the name of the district.

The present Solapur district was previously part of Ahmednagar, Pune and Satara districts. In 1838 it became the Sub-district of Ahmednagar. It included Barshi, Mohol, Madha, Karmala, Indi, Hippargi and Muddebihal Sub-divisions. In 1864 this Sub-district was abolished. In 1871 this district was reformed joining the Sub-divisions viz. Solapur, Barshi, Mohol, Madha and Karmala and two Sub-divisions of Satara district viz. Pandharpur, Sangola and in 1875 Malshiras Sub-division was also attached. After the State reorganisation in 1956 Solapur was included in Mumbai State and it became a full fledged district of Maharashtra State in 1960.

The importance of Solapur is unique in the history of India in the sense that this district enjoyed the freedom even before independence. The citizens of Solapur enjoyed the Independence for three days from 9th to 11th May 1930. The brief history runs like this. After the arrest of Mahatma Gandhi in May 1930, protests and demonstrations against British rule were held throughout the India. Large scale rallies and protests were done at Solapur also. Many citizens lost their lives in the police firings. Due to this the irate mob attacked the police stations. Out of fear the police and other officers ran out of Solapur. During this period the responsibility of law, order and security of citizens was on the shoulders of Congress Party leaders. Then city congress President Shri.Ramkrishna Jaju, with his other congressmen maintained the law and order for a period of three days from 9th to 11th May 1930. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Gujarati: , Hindi: , IAST: mohandās karamcand gāndhÄ«, IPA: ) (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948), was a major political and spiritual leader of India and the Indian independence movement. ... Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1877-1901 Victoria  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - January-December 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George... The Indian National Congress (also known as the Congress Party) is the largest subscription-based organisation in the world. ...

Secondly, the Solapur Municipal Council was the first Municipal Council of India to host the national flag on the Municipal Council building (Now Municipal Corporation) Solapur in 1930. The brief history runs like this. Taking the spirit of Dandi March from Mahatma Gandhi, the freedom fighters of Solapur decided to host the national flag on the Solapur Municipal Council. Accordingly, senior freedom fighter from Pune Shri.Annasaheb Bhopatkar hoisted the National Flag on 6 April 1930 on Municipal Council. This was the first and the unique incidence of such kind throughout the country. The British rulers, due to irritation declared martial law at Solapur and arrested many leaders and innocent citizens on false charges. The freedom fighters Shri.Mallappa Dhanshetti, Shri.Kurban Hussain, Shri.Jagnnath Shinde and Shri.Kisan Sarda were arrested on charges of killing two policemen of Mangalwar police station. The lower court sentenced the punishment of hanging till death for these freedom fighters. The High Court also confirmed the same decision and these four freedom fighters were hanged till death on 12 January 1931. As a mark of respect to these freedom fighters, the statues of these freedom fighters have been installed in the heart of the city and the location has been named as Hutatma Chowk. Solapur is one of the biggest cities in Maharashtra, situated near the borders with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is an ancient historical and religious place with Shri Siddharameshwar as its "Gramadaiwata". Shri Siddharameshwar was a historical figure of the 12th century whose "Karmayoga" on his own native land-Solapur, turned him into a God-figure over the course of time. Siddharama was a great conributor to Lingayata religion and he is considered as one of the six prophets of Lingayat religion. He had gained the "Siddhi". As Solapur was a drought prone area, Shri Siddharameshwar dug a lake with the help of 4000 "Sharanas" to solve the problem of potable water. He entombed himself alive (Shivyogsamadhi) at Solapur. During the Indian independence movement, the people of Solapur enjoyed full freedom on 9th, 10th and 11th May 1930. However, this resulted in the executions of Shri Mallappa Dhanshetti, Shri Kurban Hussein, Shri Jagannath Shinde and Shri Kisan Sarda who were hanged on 12 January 1931, in the prison at Pune. This resulted in the city becoming recognized as "The City of Hutatmas". is the 96th day of the year (97th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display 1930 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Andhra” redirects here. ... Lingayatism or Veerashaivism is a Hindu religious sect in India. ... Fields outside Benambra, Victoria suffering from drought conditions A drought is an extended period of months or years when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply. ... The Indian independence struggle incorporated the efforts by Indians to liberate the region from British rule and form the nation-state of India. ... is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1931 (MCMXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... , Pune (Marathi: पुणे ,pronunciation: ) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ...

Siddheshwar Lake

Solapur Four Statues (Chaar Hutatma)

Solapur is 433 km away from Mumbai and 244 km from Pune. By rail, it is 456 km from Mumbai. Solapur is well-connected with metro-cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bangalore with rail and roads. Image File history File links Siddheshwar Lake Solapur File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Siddheshwar Lake Solapur File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... , “Bombay” redirects here. ... , Pune (Marathi: पुणे ,pronunciation: ) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ... For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). ... Hyderabad or Haydarābād (Telugu: హైదరాబాదు Urdu: حیدر آباد ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. ... For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ...

Nanaj 18 kms from Solapur is the habitat of the Great Indian Bustard, locally called Maldhok. The GIB was discovered by Shri B.S.Kulkarni in 1978, and Nanaj is now an international eco destination. Mr Kulkarni has taken immense efforts for the conservation of the great indian bustard and the lakes in and around solapur.The world bustard population is just in hundreds a nanaj hosts arounnd 23 bustards. Binomial name Ardeotis nigriceps (Vigors, 1831) The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a bustard found in India and possibly Pakistan. ...

Pandharpur, the holiest place in Maharashtra for Hindus, with its Vitthal-Rakhumai temple on the banks of the Chandrabhaga river, is only 70 km from Solapur. Akkalkot, just 38 km from Solapur is a holy place due to the shrine of Akkalkot Swami.Across the border in Gulbarga District of Karnataka, is Ganagapur, another place of pilgrimage. The city of Bijapur in Karnataka, 109 km from Solapur, is widely known for its 'Gol-Gumbaj', a highly regarded piece of architecture. Pandharpur is a town in state of Maharashtra in Western India. ... This article is about the Hindu religion; for other meanings of the word, see Hindu (disambiguation). ... Akkalkot is a town in the Indian state of Maharashtra that lies at the border between Maharashtra and Karnataka and at a distance of 38 km from the city of Solapur. ... Gulbarga District Gulbarga District is situated between 76°.04 and 77°.42 east longitude, and 16°.12 and 17°.46 north latitude, covering an area of 16,224 square kilometres. ... Bijapur (Kannada: ವಿಜಾಪುರ) is a district headquarters of the Bijapur District in the state of Karnataka. ...

Geography

Solapur is located at 17.68° N 75.92° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 458 metres (1502 feet). ‹ The template below (Unit of length) is being considered for deletion. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ...

Demographics

As of 2001 India censusCensus of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03., Solapur had a population of 873,037. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Solapur has an average literacy rate of 67%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 58%. In Solapur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Marathi is the main language spoken in Solapur. Kannada and Telugu are spoken in border areas. 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Marathi is one of the widely spoken languages of India, and has a long literary history. ... Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ ) is one of the major Dravidian languages of India, spoken predominantly in the southern state of Karnataka. ... Telugu (తెలుగు) is a Dravidian language (South-Central Dravidian languages) primarily spoken in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, where it is the official language. ...

Society and culture

Entertainment and leisure

Theatres

• Bhagwat Theatre
• Prabhat Talkies
• Kalpana Talkies
• Meena Talkies
• Aasha Talkies
• Shalimar Talkies
• Laxminarayan Talkies
• Gentyal Talkies
• Aasha Talkies
• Shriniwas Talkies
• Hutatma Smruti Mandir - Drama Theatre
• Sujata Chitra Mandir - Kumbhari(rural)

Places of interest

• Temple of Lord Siddharameshwar
• Hipparga Lake - a scenic nature area
• Kambar Lake, newly named as Sambhaji lake
• IndraBhavan - Solapur Corporation building
• Bhui-Kot Castle - castle of 15th century and under the Bahamani period
• Hutatma Garden
• Pandharpur Vithoba Temple (70 km away)
• Akkalkot - Swami Samarth (35 km away)
• Nannaj- Bird Sanctaury (25 km away)
• Tuljapur - Tuljabhavani Temple (45 km away)
• Naldurg Fort (approx. 45 km towards Hyderabad)
• Barshi "Bhagvant" Temple (approx. 70 km away)

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Educational institutions

• Government Polytechnic Solapur
• Solapur University
• College Of Pharmacy-One of the premeir institute in Maharashtra offering Pharma education. R.Y.Patil M.Pharm(Pharmacology) is the principal of this prestigious institute.21 students out of 43 have been qualified in GATE-2007 from this college.
• Bharatratna Indira Gandhi College of Engineering
• Walchand Institute of Technology 1
• Dr. Vaishampayan Memorial Government Medical College
• Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Dental College
• College of Architecture [1]
• Dayanand Institutions Founded in 1940. It is located on a campus of 65 acres (26 ha) of land with four colleges and one high school and a model school. The oldest college in Solapur University.
• INDIRA GANDHI ENGENERING COLLEGE ,KEGAV,SOLAPUR
• S.P.M.Polytechnic,kumathe[2]
• Brahmdevdada Mane Institute of technology, Belati. [3]
• SES Polytechnic
• S.S.S M'S college of Architecture

Solapur University located in Solapur city in Maharashtra, India. ... Walchand Institute of Technology better known as WIT was established in 1983 and is the only engineering college in Solapur. ...

Famous personalities

• Kavirai Ram Joshi who penned the famous lavnis
• Shubrai Maharaj The artist guru whose paintings are a marvel
• Marathi Natya Sangit - famous actor Faiyyaj, actress Shashikala,
• Raja Salgar, Sarla Yewalekar are also the famous personalities in the Natya (drama) and film sectors
• M.F.Hussain (born Pandharpur taluka of Solapur)
• Dwarkanath Kotnis
• Sushilkumar Shinde, Minister of Power (Delhi), former Chief Minister (Maharashtra)
• Shivaraj Patil, Home Minister, Govt. of India
• Indu (Classical movie actress)
• Walchand Hirachand Doshi
• Atul Kulkarni
• Suresh Gupta, SEBI
• T.V.Sardeshmukh author and acdemay award winner
• Samita Bangargi (lead actress, movie Ramji Londonwale)
• Manjuram Shinde
• B.S.Kulkarni (Naturalist who discovered the Great Indian Bustard in 1978 at Nanaj]B S K foundation
• Achyut Godbole
• Polly Umrigar
• Sarla Yewlekar
• Dr Jabbar Patel the Movieman and famous director of Ghashiram Kotwal

Dwarkanath S. Kotnis (October 10, 1910 in Solapur District, Southern Maharashtra, India – December 9, 1942, in China), Chinese name: 柯棣华, Pinyin: Kē Dì Huá, was one of five Indian physicians dispatched to China for providing medical assistance during the Second Sino-Japanese War. ... Walchand Hirachand Doshi (23 November 1882 – 8 April 1953) was an Indian industrialist. ... Atul Kulkarni (born [[September 10 1965]in an maharashtrian bramhin family], ) is an Indian Actor who has won two National Awards. ... Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is a board (corporate body) appointed by the Government of India in 1992 with its head office at Mumbai. ... Binomial name Ardeotis nigriceps (Vigors, 1831) The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a bustard found in India and possibly Pakistan. ...

External links

• All about SolapurSolapur4u.com
• SolapurInfo More information about Solapur
• The task force for better Solapur
• Official website of Solapur District

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