Madha is a city in the municipal council of Madha Taluka,[1] in Solapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It belongs to Solapur Division . It is located 70 km towards North-West from district headquarters Solapur. Madha is also known for the Madheshawari temple, situated near Mankarna river. The historic temple of Lord Vitthal is in Madha City. Madha Fort built by Raje Nimbalkar is a big attraction in the city.
Madha | |
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  Madha Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 18°01′00″N 75°31′00″E / 18.0167°N 75.5167°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Solapur |
| Elevation | 491 m (1,611 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 27,731 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 413209 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Website | www.madheshwari.com |
See also
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edit- ^ "Madha Taluka facts" (PDF). Collectorate of Solapur. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 July 2011.