About Hadgaon
Hadgaon is a town in the district of Nanded in Maharashtra. It is administered by a Municipal Council. It is also the headquarters of Hadgaon taluka.
Geography of Hadgaon
Hadgaon is situated at 19.5oN 77.67oE. The total area of the town is 2.59 Sq Km and it comes with an elevation of 414 m (1358 feet). It is situated 61 Kms to the north of Nanded, the district headquarters.
Climate of Hadgaon
The town experiences tropical climate. Summers receive more rainfall than the winters. Koppen and Geiger have classified the climate of the town as Aw. The annual average temperature of the town is 26.9oC and the annual average rainfall is 1087 mm. The temperature reaches the maximum during May and it reaches the lowest during December.
Administration of Hadgaon
Hadgaon is governed by a Municipal Council. The town consists of 17 wards for which elections are held once in every five years. The municipal council provides the residents of the town with all basic amenities and it also imposes and collects taxes.
Business & Economy in Hadgaon
The main occupation of the people of Hadgaon town is agriculture. Kharif crops such as cotton, rice, moong dal and toor dal and Rabi crops such as wheat and grams are grown here. Moreover, Sugarcane, Banana, Lemons, Guavas, Sweet Limes, Oranges and Mangoes are also grown by the people of Hadgaon town. The town is also in proximity to dense forest and collection and selling of forest materials is also other major occupation of the people here.
Tourism in Hadgaon
The town of Hadgaon comes with several temples which attracts tourists from far and near. Let’s see some of the tourists’ attractions of the town.
Kednarth Temple
This temple is situated at the village of Kedarguda which is some 16 Kms away from the Hadgaon town. Pilgrims from nearby cities throng this temple.
Datta Bardi Temple
This temple dedicated to Lord Datta and Goddess Renuka is situated in the old town and visited by pilgrims in great numbers.
Moreover, Ukhlai Ashram, Ganpati Mandir and Vithal Mandir are also situated in old town. Apart from the above, the Hadgaon town also serves as base to other major tourists’ destinations such as Hingoli, Amravati, Washim, Sevagram and Medak.
Public Utility Services in Hadgaon
Hadgaon town comes with the following public utility services:
Municipal Office
The following is the address of Hadgaon Municipal Office:
Hadgaon Municipality
Hadgaon
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Electricity Office in Hadgaon
The address of electricity office in Hadgaon is
MSEB Office
Hadgaon Sub Division
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Tel: 02468-222345
Website: www.mseb.com
Banking Services in Hadgaon
The following banks operate in Hadgaon:
State Bank of India
Opp New Tehsil Office
Tamsa Road
Hadgaon
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Tel: 02468-223030, 7507888181
Website: www.sbi.co.in
State Bank of Hyderabad
Anasuya Complex
Nanded Road
Hadgaon
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Tel: 02468-222322
Maharashtra Gramin Bank
Talni
Hadgaon
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Tel: 02468-273369
The Nanded Merchants Cooperative Bank Ltd
Main Road, Opp Bus stand
Hadgaon
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Tel: 02468-223800
Website: www.nandedmerchantsbank.com
Bank of India
(Near by)
Latur Nanded Road
Opp Bus stand At Post Loha
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 713
Tel: 02468-242023
Website: www.bankofindia.co.in
Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank Ltd
Main Road
Hadgaon
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Tel: 02468-222719
Postal and Courier Services in Hadgaon
The address of post office in Hadgaon is:
Hadgaon Sub Post Office
Hadgaon
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Tel: 02468-223330
The following courier service operate in Hadgaon:
The Professional Couriers
C/o Baldava & Company
Main Road
Hadgaon
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Tel: 09595006151
Telecom and Broadband Services in Hadgaon
The address of BSNL Office in Hadgaon is:
BSNL Customer Service Centre
Telephone Exchange
Hadgaon
Nanded
Maharashtra 431 712
Tel: 02468-222300
Private telecom companies also operate in Hadgaon.
How to Reach Hadgaon
Hadgaon town is well connected by road to other major cities of the Maharashtra state. MSRTC buses as well as private buses have regular services here. The town does not have a railway station and Wanegaon railway station is the nearest railway station. However, Nanded is the major railway junction. The nearest airport is Nanded airport situated 56 Kms away from the Hadgaon town. The tourists can travel by private or public bus or hire a taxi to reach Hadgaon.
Quick Facts about Hadgaon
Government - Municipal Office
Area - 2.59 Sq Km
Population as per the 2011 census - 27,433
Time Zone - IST
Postal Index Number - 431 712
STD Code - 02468
Official Languages - Marathi