Pathardi


Pathardi is a town and a municipal council in Ahmednagar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Geography

Although politically/governmentally it is considered to be in the Western Maharashtra, geographically and climactically it is similar to the Marathwada region.

Demographics

India census, Pathardi had a population of 2,14,872. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Pathardi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 64%. 13% of the population is under age 6.
This city has the largest Maratha community in the taluka, constituting 85%. Pathardi Taluka has a noticeable Vanjari community about 5% mostly in the rural area.

Governance

The city has a municipal council represented by a 17 member council.Currently BJP is ruling party in municipal council with 12 members.Mrs.Monikatai Rajeev Rajale is current MLA of this constituency from BJP

Culture

An outdoor theater is found in the central part of the city.
More than 10 temples are in the taluk. They include: