Pen, India

Pen, India
Location in Maharashtra, India
Pen, India (India)
Coordinates: 18°45′N 73°05′E / 18.75°N 73.08°E / 18.75; 73.08
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictRaigad
Government
  TypeMunicipal corporation
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
37,852
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
402107
Telephone code02143
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Vehicle registrationMH 06

Pen (Marathi pronunciation: [peːɳ]) is a town and taluka in Raigad district of Indian state of Maharashtra. It is well known for world class Ganesh idols. It is the geographical and cultural center of Raigad district. Pen is also known for Salt cultivation by Aagri and Koli community.