Karkamb


Karkamb is a village in Pandharpur Tehsil in Solapur district of the state of Maharashtra, India. Karkamb is the biggest village in Pandharpur Tehsil by population and it is mainly known for grapes production. Its name is derived from Kankamba Devi Temple in the village.

Demographics

In 2011, the village had 2,845 households and a population of 16398.

History

Karkamb is a well known historical place. The village has historical significance. Karkamb was a prominent part of the Maratha dynasty.

Kankamba Devi Temple

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's historical steps are in Karkamb village.
Kankamba Devi Temple in Karkamb from whom the village of Karkamb derives its name. Each year festival is celebrated. Many events are arranged during this period. Temple is famous and many peoples visit from all around nearby villages.

Makdum Shah Baba Dargah

Each year a Fair is arranged and celebrated in Karkamb, which is a symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity in the village.

Notable landmarks

Karkamb’s economy is primarily driven by agriculture. Grape processing factories and sugar factories found in the area.
Karkamb is famous for Grape production. Karkamb Grapes are exported to the Western and several Middle Eastern countries.
Nowadays Pomegranate orchards and its production is very large in Karkamb.

Transportation

Karkamb have important road connection on the Pandharpur-Tembhurni route. S.T Buses are passes from Pandharpur, Tembhurni and Solapur. Distance between Karkamb and Solapur is 78.6 km vie NH65 and 89.5 km vie NH204 and NH65. Distance between Karkamb and Pandharpur is 22.0 km. Distance between Karkamb and Tembhurni is 26.5 km.

Education

Colleges and schools found in Karkamb include the following: