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    BHOR

    Population (2021)

    • Total Population: 167,663
    • Male: 84,902
    • Female: 82,761

     Geography

    Bhor Taluka holds great historical significance and is blessed with natural resources and scenic beauty. It has been sanctified by the presence of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and played a vital role in the establishment of Swarajya with the support of Maval warriors from regions like Khedbare, Hirdas Maval, Gunjan Maval, Chalisgaon Valley, and Visgav Valley.

    • Important Historical Sites:
      • Rajgad Fort – First capital of Swarajya
      • Raireshwar Plateau – Place where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the oath of Swarajya
      • Rohideshwar Fort (Vichitragad) and Kenjalgad Fort – Other notable forts in the region
    • Major Dams:
      • Bhatghar Dam – Built on the Velvandi River
      • Nira Devghar Dam – Constructed on the Nira River
    • Geographical Features:
      • Bhor is nestled in the lap of the Sahyadri ranges.
      • Average Annual Rainfall: Around 1,000 mm

    Rivers

    • Nira River
    • Velvandi River

    Transport

    • Public Transport: Maharashtra State Road Transport (MSRTC) buses are available from Swargate, Pune, providing connectivity to Bhor Taluka.

    Administrative Structure

    • Revenue Villages: 195
    • Gram Panchayats: 156
    • Municipal Council: 1 (Bhor Municipal Council)

    Tourist Attractions

    1. Mandhardevi (Kalubai Temple):
      Located in Visgav Valley on the southern hill, it is a famous and ancient temple devoted to Goddess Kalubai.
    2. Rohideshwar Fort (Vichitragad):
      A historical fort from the Shivaji era located on a western hill. The Hirdoshi Maval region, part of the twelve Maval valleys, lies nearby. The origin of the Nira River is located here, where the Nira Devghar Dam is constructed.
    3. Raireshwar Plateau:
      A historically important site where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the oath of Swarajya. It houses an ancient Shiva temple and is rich in medicinal plants like Hirda and other Ayurvedic herbs.
    4. Shree Kshetra Nageshwar Temple, Ambavade:
      Built in the 17th century in Hemadpanthi style, this temple was restored in 1937 by Raja Raghunathrao Pantsachiv. A suspension bridge adds to the beauty of this serene and naturally gifted