Neral, India
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Neral is a town in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1][2] It is 83 km+ developing city of Raigad district which is well connected to Panvel, Mumbai, Thane and Pune. Local people from communities like Agri, Kumbhar, Brhamin, Muslim, etc. settled here because this place was key route to Matheran and vikatgad which were politically important for maratha empire, Mughal empire and East India Company. Neral to Matheran Train Route was developed by East India Company for trading and colonial purposes. hutatma vir bhai kotwal was a great hero who rebel against British Police in Neral - Matheran. villages followed the same in following years to safeguard themselves from regular floods affecting their homes, farms and animals.
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Neral | |
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town | |
Coordinates: 19°01′28.57″N 73°18′56.58″E | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Raigad |
Taluka | Karjat |
Founded by | Chanche Family in 1200 |
Government | |
• Type | Gram Panchayat |
• Body | Neral Gram Panchayat |
• Sarpanch | Usha Pardhi |
• Up-Sarpanch | Mangesh Mhaskar |
• Village Department Officer | - |
• Talathi Saja | - |
Population (2015) | |
• Total | 25,265 |
• Density | 368/km2 (950/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | MH - 46 |