Guhagar
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For the Vidhan Sabha constituency, see Guhagar (Vidhan Sabha constituency).
Guhagar (Marathi pronunciation: [ɡuɦaːɡəɾ]) is a census town in Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Guhagar is known for its virgin beach, coir items, coconuts, betel nuts and mainly Alphonso mangoes. The nearest city and railhead is Chiplun, about 44 kilometres (27 mi) away. The economy of Guhagar boomed after the Dabhol Power Company, a few kilometres north was commissioned in the early 1990s. Hotels sprung up and residents were given well-paid jobs.
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Coordinates: 17.47°N 73.2°E / 17.47; 73.2 | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Ratnagiri |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Population (2001) | |
• Total | 3,205 |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 415703 |
Telephone code | 02359 |
Vehicle registration | MH-08 |
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Guhagar is famous for Durga Devi temple, Guhagar and Shree Vyadeshwar temple.[1] Guhagar's coconut is very famous in Konkan.