Terani

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Terani
Village
Terani is located in Maharashtra
Terani
Terani
Location in Maharashtra
Coordinates: 16°07′49″N 74°28′09″E / 16.13028°N 74.46917°E / 16.13028; 74.46917
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictKolhapur
Population
 • Total9,987
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi, Kannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
416506
Vehicle registrationMH-09

Terani is a village located in the south west of Maharashtra, state of India.[1] Administered by a Gram Panchayat, it is located in the Gadhinglaj taluka of Kolhapur district. It is situated at the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Terani is surrounded by mountains and hills. The village also has its own water dam. This dam water is used for agriculture and for drinking purposes. Primary Education is available both in Marathi and Urdu language. Secondary school and junior college are also available in the Marathi language. People belong to different castes and communities with their unique cultures. The majority are Maratha,Lingayat & Vani, Kunbi, Muslim, Berad, Bhoi, Dhangar, Sutar, Lohar, Mahar, Matang. The majority are Maratha Ingawale, Narewadi, Uthale, Mangale.

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The official language is Marathi. Kannada, Urdu, Hindi languages are also spoken.

In 2011, Terani's population was 9,987; it is the third largest populated place in Gadhinglaj Taluka. It is a growing village in terms of population and economy.

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