About the Taluka
Vikramgad taluka is located in the central part of Palghar district and was formed on 26 June 1999. Most of the population is tribal. Most of this taluka is covered by forested hilly valleys. The geographical area of the taluka is 55037 sq. km. out of which 20759 hectares are cultivable. The average rainfall in the taluka is 2500 to 3000 mm.There are 95 villages and 42 gram panchayats in this taluka, and the total population according to the 2011 census is 1,37,625. Of these, 69,136 are males and 68,489 are females. Vikramgad is a newly created taluka in Palghar district. Jawharcha Ghat and Vatavadya Sulaka in the Sahyadri range are visible in the east. Kohoj Fort is visible in the southwest. Palghar district is in the west of Vikramgad taluka and Dahanu taluka is in the northwest. Wada taluka is in the south. Matera mountain is visible near Mahalaxmi mountain and east-west. Vikramgad is located in the Deharje valley in the lowlands of this mountain. In Vikramgad taluka, all three seasons, summer, monsoon and winter, are mainly felt. There is a lot of rainfall in the months of July and August. Rice cultivation is the main crop in these talukas and the entire agriculture depends on rain water. Along with rice cultivation, crops like Nagli, Varai and Khurasani are grown in the hilly areas. In the administration of the former Jawhar Sansthan, Vikramgad was called Kudan. At that time, Kudan village acted as a protective wall to stop the foreigners on the border. In this Kudan village, the former residence of the Sansthan chief Vikraman Singh MaharajInstitutionsIt was located in Malwada, so the village of Kudan had acquired special importance. On the occasion of the birthday of the King of Jawhar, Yashwantrao Maharaj, Kudan was renamed Vikramgad on 10 December 1947. Shri. Gorakshnath Mahadev Temple on the Pinjal River in Vikramgad is famous. Shri Nageshwar Temple of the Pandava period in Nagzari village of Vikramgad taluka is famous as a Shiva temple.
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A large number of tribals live in Vikramgad taluka.People of caste and tribe like Konkana, Kunbi, Warli, Thakur, Mahadev Koli, Malhar Koli, Dhor Koli and Katkari live here.
The tribal Tarpan dance in Vikramagad is particularly famous and the Warli painting is particularly eye-catching. The cultural tradition of Vikramagad is Tarpan dance and drumming. On the occasion of Dussehra, all the tribals perform Tarpan dance in their villages. The Bohada festival is celebrated here by wearing masks of various gods and goddesses.
Shri Nageshwar Mahadev Temple of the Pandava period in NagzariShri. Gorakshnath Mahadev Temple on the Pinjal River, Hatoba Temple on the Malwada Peak Road, Palucha Waterfall near Jambhe village are famous tourist destinations in Vikramgad taluka.
History
In the administration of the former Jawhar Sansthan, Vikramgad was called Kudan. At that time, Kudan served as a defensive wall to stop the foreigners on the border. In this Kudan village, the Sansthanadhipati Vikramshaha Maharaj shifted the former Thane to Malwada, due to which Kudan gained special importance. On the occasion of the birthday of the King of Jawhar, Yashwantrao Maharaj, he renamed Kudan as Vikramgad. The Mahadev temple of Shri Pantageshwar on the Deharje river in Vikramgad is famous. The Shri Nageshwar temple of the Pandava period is famous. The Palu waterfall near Jambhe village is famous. There are a large number of tribals in Vikramgad taluka.People of caste and tribe like Konkana, Kunbi, Warli, Thakur, Mahadev Koli, Malhar Koli, Dhorkoli and Katkari live here.
Geographic information
| Geographical area | 55037 sq m.km. |
| Weather | Hot, humid and mild |
| Population | 1,37,625 |
| Adjacent talukas and districts | East:- Jawhar
Answer- Dahanu West– Palghar South – Wada |
The average rainfall of Vikramgad taluka is 2400 mm.
Vikramgad taluka has some: Dogars and most of the area is covered with forest. It also has flat land.
According to the 2011 census, the population of Vikramgad taluka is
Vikramgad taluka is connected to the neighboring talukas by roads through this route. Jawhar-Palghar and Jawhar-Dahanu highways pass through Vikramgad taluka.
