This is a small city having a population of about 12,000. This place is 110 km from Kolhapur but only 36 km from Belgaum City. Chandgad is located on the Belgaum-Vengurle state highway. Amboli hill station is the only 32 km from Chandgad. People of Chandgad town and taluka are reliant on Belgaum and Gadhinglaj cities for their major needs.
Chandgad was formerly a part of Belagavi District, but during reorganization of Maharashtra state the entire taluka was merged into Kolhapur District.
Marathi and Konkani are the native languages. Konkani (Malwani Konkani) is spoken mostly in the western part. The Goan Catholic community speaks Goan Konkani.
Geography
A major biodiversity hotspot, Western Ghat near Chandgad
Chandgad is located at 15°N74°E / 15°N 74°E / 15; 74 in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.[1]
Chandgad is the southernmost taluka for Kolhapur district. Chandgad receives more rainfall compared to any other town of Kolhapur district, receives nearly 3000 mm of rainfall under the direct influence of the Arabian Sea branch of the South-West monsoon. Rainy season period is from June to September. The rains subside in September, with the occasional rainfall in October and November. Being part of Western Ghat, Chandgad's surroundings are rich in biodiversity. Many new species of flora and fauna are found in this region. It is covered with dense lush green forest.
Rice, sugar cane, cashew nut, sweet potato, and potato are the major crops. The area is home to numerous cashew nut tree plantations.
Ghataprabha and Tamraparni are the largest rivers of Chandgad. Many dams are in Chandgad. Jangam Hatti dam is one of the major source of water to many villages in Chandgad Taluka.
The rainy season witnesses heavy rains by the South-West Monsoon. The monsoon period is from June to September with rainfall averaging more than 3000 mm every year and heavy winds. It is located on the Western Ghat and temperatures in the range of 36°C to 29°C during summer and 21°C to 14°C during winter.
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