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Kolhapur district is the southernmost district of Maharashtra.
Its headquarter is Kolhapur City which is an ancient city. The
city is situated on the banks of river Panchganga and is known
as 'Dakshin Kashi'. Kolhapur is adobe of Goddess Mahalaxmi
Ambabai and is one of the Shaktipeeths mentioned in Indian
mythology. Kolhapur was ruled by Silaharas, Yadavas,
Rashtrakutas and Chalukyas in the medieval times.
The growth of district in modern times is fascinating.
Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaja is an architect and founder of
modern Kolhapur. The district is abundant in natural
resources- water, soil, natural vegetation, animal wealth and
minerals. As a result, Kolhapur is one of the most
agriculturally advanced districts of not only Maharashtra but
also India. It is fast becoming an industrialised district as
well and already a front runner in agro-based industries.
There are two MIDC areas and a newly started SEZ which take
Kolhapur to higher panes in terms of Manufacturing and
processing various products. Kolhapur District is one of the
shining examples in the Co-operative Movement of India. No
doubt, the district has the highest per capita income in the
Maharashtra State and one of the highest in the country.
A Historical Background can been easily noticed in the culture
and the architecture of the city making it an Historical
Tourist spot. Also various temples and religious places in and
around the city make it an important destination for Religious
Tourism. Apart from that Numerous Lakes and River Panchganga
add to the beauty of the city thus also attracting Leisure
Tourism. Kolhapur also offers quite a lot for adventure
seekers, proximity to Hills & Forests gives enough for the
rough and tough ones.
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