Nagothana
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| ?Nagothana Maharashtra • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 12 m (39 ft) |
| District(s) | Raigarh |
| Population | 10,168 (2001) |
| Codes • Pincode |
• 402106 |
Coordinates: Nagothana is a census town in Raigarh district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
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[edit] Geography
Nagothana is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 12 metres (39 feet).
This village is prettily situated in a hollow surrounded by wooded hills, on the right bank of the Amba river or Nagothana creek about twenty-four miles from its mouth. Between Nagothana and the mouth of the Amba, the creek varies from an eighth to three quarters of a mile in breadth. Above Dharamtar the bed is blocked with sand banks, and, within four miles of Nagothana, it is crossed by reefs of rock which can be passed only at full tide. The creek is so filled up with sand that it is not navigable even for country craft. Steamers cross daily from Bombay to Dharamtar. From Dharamtar a steam launch plied to Nagothana till 1914-15 but it was discontinued with the growth in automobiles. The vessels chiefly employed on the creek are phatemaris and macvas, with an occasional bandar-boat used by travellers between Bombay and Mahabaleshwar. Phatemaris are mostly used for carrying rice and salt; and macvas for rice and firewood. In the fair season there is a considerable traffic at Nagothana, chiefly the export of rice and the import of salt and fish.
[edit] History
In the beginning of the sixteenth century Nagothana belonged to Gujarat [ De Barros, VII. 217, in Nairne's Konkan, 41.]. In 1529 Hector de Sylveira of Bassein went up the river Nagothana, and burnt six towns belonging to the king of Cambay. The Commander of Nagothana took the field against him with five hundred horse and a large force of infantry, and endeavoured to cut off his retreat [Faria in Kerr, VI. 210.]. In 1540 Dom Joao De Castro mentions the Nagothana river as running into the south of Bombay harbour [ Dom Joao De Castro, Prim. Rot. 63.]. On the defeat of the prince of Gujarat by the Portuguese, the neighbourhood of Nagothana seems to have passed from Gujarat to Ahmadnagar, the allies of the Portuguese, with whom it remained till in 1636. The Moghals handed the Ahmadnagar Konkan to Bijapur. About ten years later is passed to Shivaji. In 1670 Nagothana is mentioned by Ogilby as a town and landing-place at the extreme south of Gujarat [Atlas, V. 243-244, Ogilby compiled from earlier writers.], and in 1675 it appears in Fryer as Magatan [ New Account, 50, 61, 77.]. It is called Negotan [Aitchison's Treaties, V. 15.] in a treaty between the English and the Pesva in 1739, and is probably the Nagina of Tiffenthaler with 249 villages and a revenue of Rs. 17,726 a year [Des. Hist. Et. Gog. I. 505.]. In 1818 it is described as less prosperous than Pen, because the river was longer and shallower and there were no salt-works [Revenue Diary 142, p. 2370.].
[edit] Education
[edit] ITI (Industrial Training Institute)
This Institute Provides various vocational courses like Electrician, Turner, Fitter, Plumber after High school Education.
| Year Of Establishment | 1984 |
| Name of Principal | SHRI. PRAVIN RAMBHAU PANDE |
| Address | INDUSTRIAL TRAINING INSTITUTE, MUMBAI GOA HIGHWAY, NAGOTHANE TAL ROHA DIST RAIGAD 402106 |
| District | RAIGAD |
| Region | MUMBAI |
| Phone No. | 02194-222514 |
| EMAIL-ID | principal_itinagothane@rediffmail.com |
[edit] Konkan Education Society's Bapusaheb Deshpande Educational Complex
This Campus houses variuos Educational Institutes providing Education from KG up to Graduation.
[edit] Anandibai Pradhan Science College
[edit] G.R. Agrawal Highschool
[edit] Places of Interest
The chief object of interest is the old Musalman bridge about half a mile south-west of Nagothana. It is 480 feet long, nineteen feet high, and nine feet nine inches broad between the parapets, this narrowness being the chief peculiarity. The span of the main arch is twenty-two feet nine inches [East India Papers, III. 786.]. It is said to have been built about 1580 by Kaji Ala-ud-din of Ceul at a cost of Rs. 3,00,000. As this date falls between the siege of Ceul, during the alliance of the Musalman kings against the Portuguese, and the activity of the Nizamsahi troops twenty years later, it is probable that the bridge was built to facilitate the march of troops from Ahmadnagar, probably by the Koarl pass. In 1826 repairs costing Rs. 2,590 were sanctioned [East India Papers, III 786; Nairne's Konkan, 38.]. The bridge is at present in good condition and is much used by foot travellers, bullock carts and occasionally automobiles, the approaches not admitting of the passage of two carts. The masonry work is repaired from time to time. The town comes under the electrification scheme under which the electricity generated at the Tata Power House at Bhira will be used to electrify the southern part of the district. Nagothana has a Zilla Parishad dispensary, three primary schools, two dharmasalas, a State Transport Stand, a post and telegraph office and a pancayat office.
[edit] Where to Stay
[edit] Kamat Residency
It's on the Mumbai-Goa National Highway and still away from it. A 100 Kilometers from Mumbai, on your right, is the Kamath Govinda Restaurant - a popular and favourite stop-over for highway travelers. Tucked away and hidden from the highway is the picturesque Kamath Residency that transports you to another world. A verdant growth of varied plants and trees creates an unbelievably natural and rustic environment. Behind the Residency and beyond the highway, are densely wooded hills and cascading waterfalls during the monsoons, creating the impression of being set in a valley. A peace full avenue path leading to a near by village is ideal for a quiet morning walk or jog. Look out of your window and look into peace - an expanse of verdant paddy fields. Wake up to the sweet sound of a variety of birds and lull yourself to sleep to the nostalgic drone of traffic in the distance. Kamath Residency from morn to night, is a tryst with nature.
KAMATH 'S GOVINDA - THE RESTAURANT : Even while you eat, you can revel in the riches of nature. A lavishly spread restaurant with only a roof and side railings for walls, is a refreshing site to dine at. Delicious South Indian and Punjabi cuisine, including Jain Specialties as well as South Indian and Maharastrian snacks are available. Garnished with impeccable and prompt service, quality and generous quantities, they are available at unbelievable rates.
CONFERENCE HALL : A fully air-conditioned conference hall for 40 persons, is modernly equipped and well furnished. It can also be transformed into a multi-purpose hall for family gatherings, small functions like a birthday or a wedding anniversary party, engagements and other exclusive religious functions. High decibel sound and psychedelic lights have been installed to turn.
BY ROAD : Nagothane ST Stand or KAMATH HOTEL 3 km before Nagothane village.
[edit] Petron Resort
Petron Resort is located near Nagothane, Kolad, a 3 hours drive from Mumbai, off the Mumbai-Goa Road. There are 40 AC cottages and a conference room. There is also a swimming pool. It is an ideal destination for Corporate Conferences, Offsites and Outbound Training Programs.
Activities one can do from here:
- Trekking
- Rappelling and Rock Climbing
- White Water Rafting
- Bird Watching
- Nature Trails
[edit] 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., Nagothana had a population of 10,168. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nagothana has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 75%. In Nagothana, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
