Olgaon
Olgaon | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
Olgaon is a small village in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra state in Western India. The 2011 Census of India recorded a total of 408 residents in the village. Olgaon is 414.79 hectares in size.[1]
History[edit]
The village is located off Olgaon road in Dapoli taluka. There is a A small river that cuts through the village. The village once relied on Sugarcane production but the costs became too great.[2]
The village has a temple which they have named Bholenath Temple. A legend states that Bholenath appeared to a villager in a dream and told him to build a temple. Alcohol is prohibited in Olgaon.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "District Census Handbook" (PDF). Census of India. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ a b Vinayak (January 2023). "Olgaon's love for unity and development". Vision Maharashtra Foundation. Retrieved 9 April 2023.