Kannad
Kannad | |
|---|---|
City and Taluka | |
| Coordinates: 20°16′N 75°08′E / 20.27°N 75.13°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) |
| Elevation | 633 m (2,077 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 40,759 |
| Language | |
| • Official Req = | Marathi |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Website | Official |
Kannad is a Taluka and a Municipal Council City in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Kannad has located 58 km from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. It is located 24 km away from the Ellora Caves and Grishneshwar Temple. It is 45 Km from Daulatabad / Deogiri Fort. Kannad was popularly known as the city of three doors. One of the doors was situated in Maliwada; the second was in front of the Masjid, and the third one was not available but local say it was there, still no evidence found. As the city was called "Kankavti" by old locals, it refers to the name Kannad. The British colonial army seems to have existed around the region till 1898.
- Kannad has the highest number of Dams in Maharashtra.
- It has 15 Dams and 7 Lakes. Kannad is in Marathwada.
- Kannad has around 244 Villages. Kannad is also called as प्रवेश व्दार - Entry Gate for Marathwada and Khandesh Region. It joins Marathwada and Khandesh Region.
- Kannad is one of the developed Taluka in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District.
Kannad also has one of the biggest Sugar Factory Baramati Agro Limited - Kannad Unit owned by Shri. Rajendra Pawar and Maharashtrian Politician and NCP MLA Rohit Rajendra Pawar.