Dharangaon is a city and a municipal council in the Jalgaon district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. AND IT IS THE Dharangaon is also the tehsil headquarters in Jalgaon district. The majority of the population is from the Marathas (Patil), Mali (Phul), Rajput (Purbhe), Dhangar, Badgujar and Teli communities. Dharangaon is the birthplace of the Marathi poet Balkavi .
Dharangaon was formerly known as Mina Nagar.[citation needed] At the time of the Moghal conquest in the 10th century, Dharangaon was famous for its jirifaf and bhiran clothing.[1] During the seventeenth century, under the reign of Dongong, Dorongon, and Drongom, it was mentioned by multiple sources as a trade center of considerable importance. In 1674, English settlers established a factory in the town. The following March, the town was regained by King Chhatrapati Shivaji.[2] Four years later in 1679, King Shivaji joined forces with the Raja of Berar and again regained Dharangaon, which at that time was one of the most flourishing places in the country.[3] In 1683 the Drongom investment was 10,000 pieces broad bastas, 10,000 pieces sevgazis, and 100,000 lbs. (2500 mans) of turmeric. In 1685 King Sambhaji again regained the town, burning or pillaging every house.[4] The factors at Dharangaon had but two hours to escape. Under the Marathas, Dharangaon suffered much from Bhil raids and was the scene of one of the Bhil massacres by which the Marathas vainly attempted to keep order.
British plundered in 1800, and from 1825 to 1830, Lieutenant, afterward Sir James, Outram busied himself in raising the Bhil Corps.[5] In 1844 two American planters, Mr. Blount of Gorakhpur and Mr. Simpson of Madras, who had been appointed superintendents of cotton experiments, set up saw-gins. In 1845 a screw press was built, but because of its costliness proved to be a failure.
In 1850 gins, nineteen in number, were hired to Ritchie Stewart Add and Co. of Bombay, who had established an agency, and a further supply of twenty-one was made for them. In 1854 the office of superintendent was abolished, and only a small establishment was kept to take charge of the gins. Out of these nineteen had been sold, a few hired out, and fifty-nine remained ready for 'disposal without any applicants. In 1855 Government established a factory with ninety-three saw gins under the management of a European overseer; merchants and cultivators were charged £1 (Rs. 10) a month for the hire of a gin. But the experiment proved costly, and after a time was given up. In 1865 120 gins were available, and an establishment kept at a yearly cost of £144 (Rs. 1440), an outlay not nearly covered by the income realized from the gins.[6] Dharangaon, a municipal town in Jalgaon District, 57 km North-east of Dhulia, contained, in 1872, 11,807 inhabitants, and in 1879 had a municipal income of £438 (Rs. 4380). In the 18th century, various Rajput communities came to Dharangaon, primarily from Bayas and Chauhan. Dynasty also referred as "Purbhe"(initially "Purve" referring to the direction "East" In Marathi - "Purva"). These communities came from "Chandavad Fort" as they were in service of that fort.
Demographicsedit
As of 2001[update] India census,[7] Dharangaon had a population of 33,625. Males constituted 51% and females 49%. Dharangaon has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74% and, female literacy is 57%. In Dharangaon, 13% of the population is under 6.
Most of the people communicate in Ahirani, a dialect of Marathi.
Agriculture is the main occupation. Major crops include cotton, corn, wheat, jawar, banana and sugarcane.
Trade in cotton and oilseed is conducted with Jalgaon, a railway station about twenty miles to the east. Many Dharangaon merchants have agents in Jalgaon. In the past Dharangaon paper and cloth were in high demand, and while the weaving of coarse cloth still gives employment to more than 100 looms, paper manufacture has since ceased.[9] Dharangaon is also having cotton Ginning Factories producing around 5 lakh cotton bales of 170 kg Annually. Some of the major cotton factories are Shreeji Ginning Factory , S K Cotton Industries , Durgesh Impex .
Masala is one of the major products. Zope Bandhu masala is one of the leading masala factories, which provides masalas such as chicken masala, mutton masala, Shev Bhaji masala, Lahsun chutney and Panipuri masala.
Geographyedit
Many of the houses in Dharangaon are built of stone and mortar. The streets are narrow and irregular and the lanes are dirty and crooked. One large pond is north of the town and another is to the west near Outram's bungalow. These are used only for cattle and for washing clothes. The town lacks drinking water. In the bed of the stream which flows through the town are the remains of old dams.
Transportedit
Dharangaon railway station provides rail connectivity. Dharangaon is served by Western Railway between Surat and Bhusawal.
Dharangaon is located on State Highway No-6. The nearest airport is 43 km to Jalgaon.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Dharangaon news newspapers books scholar JSTOR July 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message Dharangaon is a city and a municipal council in the Jalgaon district in the Indian state of Maharashtra AND IT IS THE Dharangaon is also the tehsil headquarters in Jalgaon district The majority of the population is from the Marathas Patil Mali Phul Rajput Purbhe Dhangar Badgujar and Teli communities Dharangaon is the birthplace of the Marathi poet Balkavi DharangaonCityDharangaonLocation in Maharashtra IndiaShow map of MaharashtraDharangaonDharangaon India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 21 01 N 75 16 E 21 02 N 75 27 E 21 02 75 27Country IndiaStateMaharashtraDistrictJalgaonElevation213 m 699 ft Population 2001 Total33 618Languages OfficialMarathiTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST Contents 1 History 2 Demographics 3 Economy 4 Geography 5 Transport 6 ReferencesHistory editDharangaon was formerly known as Mina Nagar citation needed At the time of the Moghal conquest in the 10th century Dharangaon was famous for its jirifaf and bhiran clothing 1 During the seventeenth century under the reign of Dongong Dorongon and Drongom it was mentioned by multiple sources as a trade center of considerable importance In 1674 English settlers established a factory in the town The following March the town was regained by King Chhatrapati Shivaji 2 Four years later in 1679 King Shivaji joined forces with the Raja of Berar and again regained Dharangaon which at that time was one of the most flourishing places in the country 3 In 1683 the Drongom investment was 10 000 pieces broad bastas 10 000 pieces sevgazis and 100 000 lbs 2500 mans of turmeric In 1685 King Sambhaji again regained the town burning or pillaging every house 4 The factors at Dharangaon had but two hours to escape Under the Marathas Dharangaon suffered much from Bhil raids and was the scene of one of the Bhil massacres by which the Marathas vainly attempted to keep order British plundered in 1800 and from 1825 to 1830 Lieutenant afterward Sir James Outram busied himself in raising the Bhil Corps 5 In 1844 two American planters Mr Blount of Gorakhpur and Mr Simpson of Madras who had been appointed superintendents of cotton experiments set up saw gins In 1845 a screw press was built but because of its costliness proved to be a failure In 1850 gins nineteen in number were hired to Ritchie Stewart Add and Co of Bombay who had established an agency and a further supply of twenty one was made for them In 1854 the office of superintendent was abolished and only a small establishment was kept to take charge of the gins Out of these nineteen had been sold a few hired out and fifty nine remained ready for disposal without any applicants In 1855 Government established a factory with ninety three saw gins under the management of a European overseer merchants and cultivators were charged 1 Rs 10 a month for the hire of a gin But the experiment proved costly and after a time was given up In 1865 120 gins were available and an establishment kept at a yearly cost of 144 Rs 1440 an outlay not nearly covered by the income realized from the gins 6 Dharangaon a municipal town in Jalgaon District 57 km North east of Dhulia contained in 1872 11 807 inhabitants and in 1879 had a municipal income of 438 Rs 4380 In the 18th century various Rajput communities came to Dharangaon primarily from Bayas and Chauhan Dynasty also referred as Purbhe initially Purve referring to the direction East In Marathi Purva These communities came from Chandavad Fort as they were in service of that fort Demographics editAs of 2001 update India census 7 Dharangaon had a population of 33 625 Males constituted 51 and females 49 Dharangaon has an average literacy rate of 70 higher than the national average of 59 5 male literacy is 74 and female literacy is 57 In Dharangaon 13 of the population is under 6 Most of the people communicate in Ahirani a dialect of Marathi Year Male Female Total Population Change Religion Hindu Muslim Christian Sikhs Buddhist Jain Other religions and persuasions Religion not stated2001 7 17275 16350 33625 73 487 23 973 0 205 0 107 0 851 1 312 0 000 0 0652011 8 18211 17164 35375 0 052 73 015 24 851 0 161 0 099 0 481 1 368 0 000 0 025Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues Economy editAgriculture is the main occupation Major crops include cotton corn wheat jawar banana and sugarcane Trade in cotton and oilseed is conducted with Jalgaon a railway station about twenty miles to the east Many Dharangaon merchants have agents in Jalgaon In the past Dharangaon paper and cloth were in high demand and while the weaving of coarse cloth still gives employment to more than 100 looms paper manufacture has since ceased 9 Dharangaon is also having cotton Ginning Factories producing around 5 lakh cotton bales of 170 kg Annually Some of the major cotton factories are Shreeji Ginning Factory S K Cotton Industries Durgesh Impex Masala is one of the major products Zope Bandhu masala is one of the leading masala factories which provides masalas such as chicken masala mutton masala Shev Bhaji masala Lahsun chutney and Panipuri masala Geography editMany of the houses in Dharangaon are built of stone and mortar The streets are narrow and irregular and the lanes are dirty and crooked One large pond is north of the town and another is to the west near Outram s bungalow These are used only for cattle and for washing clothes The town lacks drinking water In the bed of the stream which flows through the town are the remains of old dams Transport editDharangaon railway station provides rail connectivity Dharangaon is served by Western Railway between Surat and Bhusawal Dharangaon is located on State Highway No 6 The nearest airport is 43 km to Jalgaon References edit Gladwin s Ain i Akbari II 52 Bruce s Annals IL 36 37 Orme s Historical Fragments 84 Orme s Historical Fragments 143 J Pollen C S Bom Gov Set New Series XCIII 309 a b Census India 2001 Census India 2011 maharashtra Retrieved 2 September 2011 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dharangaon amp oldid 1174228198, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
