Geography

Kondhawali is located at 17°57'50"N 73°46'2"E around 33 km from --Wai

in Satara District. It is surrounded by the mountainous region of the Sahyādris. It is considered as one of the popular location for shooting film, as it is surrounded by water of dhom dam from another side and Hills of Kamalgad forth from another side. Kondhawali is situated on the krishna river.

Demography

According to 2001 census in India, Kondhawali then had a population of 700-800. As of 2001, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.

Kondhawali

History

Kondhawali is birthplace of Jiva Mahale (bodyguard of Shivaji) who saved Shivaji from Afzal Khan at the Battle of Pratapgad.

Kondhawali

Temples

There are five major temples in the village

Shree Bhairavanaath Temple

Hanuman Temple

Shree Datta Mandir

Siddheshwar Mandir

Gorakshanath Mandir

Special highlights

Kamalgad

Krishna River

Ram krishna hari ashram

Gallery

Villages in Satara district

Kondhawali