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Siddhewadi

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Siddhewadi
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Coordinates: 17°8′46″N 74°46′33″E / 17.14611°N 74.77583°E / 17.14611; 74.77583
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictSolapur
Area
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2,181 ha (5,389 acres)

Siddhewadi is a village[citation needed] in Pandharpur tehsil, Maharashtra, India.[1] It is situated 15 km (9.3 mi) from the sub-district headquarters at Pandharpur and 59 km (37 mi) from the district headquarters at Solapur.

It covers an area of 2,181 ha (5,390 acres) (gram panchayat).

Demographics

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The population is over 5,000. Siddhewadi has a lower literacy rate than Maharashtra. In 2011, the literacy rate was 77.78% compared to 82.34% in Maharashtra. The literacy rate among men is 87.12% and 68.45% among women.

Governance

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As per the constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Siddhewadi is administered by Sarpanch, the Head of Village, who was elected the representative of the village.

Education

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  • Jawaharlal Nehru Highschool
  • Zilla Parishad School up to 4 Standard

Economics and infrastructure

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The main water source is Manganga river and left uni canol. The main crops are sugarcane, grape and pomegranate. Other crops include Jawar, maize, Bajri, Tur, peanut and wheat.

References

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  1. ^ "Google Maps".