What is special about Solapur?
Solapur is famous for its Chadder, Handloom, Powerloom and Beedi Industries, covering an area of 14844.6 sq. kms., is one of the important districts in Maharashtra State of India. Solapur developed as a commercial center for cotton and other agricultural produce.
In which state is Solapur famous?
Maharashtra
| Solapur | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Region | Western India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Solapur |
Why is it called Solapur?
‘SOLAPUR’ is believed to be derived from two words ‘SOLA’ meaning sixteen and ‘PUR’ meaning village. One of the inscriptions found in Solapur fort shows that the town was called Sonalpur while another inscription on the well in the fort shows that it was known as Sandalpur.
How do I get to Solapur from akkalkot?
Solapur is located around 35 KM away from Akkalkot so if you travel at the consistent speed of 50 KM per hour you can reach Akkalkot in 0 hours and 38 minutes. Your Akkalkot travel time may vary due to your bus speed, train speed or depending upon the vehicle you use.
Which is the biggest taluka in Solapur?
Karmala taluka
(97.72\%) is Rural area. Areawise Karmala taluka is biggest covering an area of 1609.7 sq. kms and North Solapur is smallest covering an area of 736.. 3 sq….Geography.
| Name of Taluka | No. of Villages | Area in Sq.Kms. |
|---|---|---|
| North Solapur | 54 | 736.3 |
| South Solapur | 90 | 1195.3 |
| Akkalkot | 135 | 1390.3 |
| Barshi | 138 | 1483.1 |
Who ruled Solapur?
The Solapur District was ruled by various dynesties such as Andhrabhratyas, Chalukyas, Rashtrkutas, Yadavas and Bahamanis. ‘SOLAPUR’ is believed to be derived from two words ‘SOLA’ meaning sixteen and ‘PUR’ meaning village.
How do I get to akkalkot?
The fastest way to reach from Mumbai to Akkalkot is cab to Pune, then bus to Akkalkot and takes 11h 4m. The recommended way to reach from Mumbai to Akkalkot is bus to Akkalkot and takes 12h 15m. Buses from Jagdamba Travels (Shubham), Shiv Baba Travels AP Travels, Jagdamba Shubham Travels etc.