Happy TravellerWelcome to Barshi, a bustling city located in the Solapur District of Maharashtra State in India. As the second largest city in the district, Barshi is a hub for business, industry, and tourism, with a high number of lentil and handloom industries. The city is also known for its upcoming medical, educational, and agricultural markets, making it a center for rural masses from the nearby Marathwada region.
Barshi has a population of 300,000 as of the 2017 projected India census, with males constituting 51% of the population and females 49%. The city has an average literacy rate of 87%, higher than the national average of 77.7%, with 56% of males and 44% of females literate. The city has a total of 33 municipal council members, with six committees overseeing various aspects of municipal administration.
One of the city’s main attractions is the Bhagvant Temple, dedicated to Shri Vishnu. Built in 1245 A.D. in Hemadpanthi style, the temple is the only temple of Shri Vishnu in India with Shri Vishnu’s name as Bhagavant. The temple is managed by a Panch Committee, and daily rituals include Kakada Arti, Nitya Puja, Mahapuja in the morning, Dhuparti in the evening, and Shejarti in the night. A large number of devotees visit during the Chaitri, Maghi, Aashadi, and Kartiki (Hindu Months) Ekadashi. During the Aashadi and Kartiki Ekadashi, a large procession is taken out covering the town with Bhagvant riding on Garuda. A CHABINA is taken out on every full moon day.
Barshi is also well-known in the region for its educational institutions, with many nearby districts and tehsils depending on these facilities. The city has a variety of primary and high schools, as well as junior and senior colleges, serving the higher educational needs of the town and surrounding region. Recently, renowned educationalist Dr. Vishwanath Karad announced his plans to establish a state-of-the-art medical institution in the city, as well as India’s first private engineering college dedicated to the railway sector from 2017-18.
Barshi is known as a medical hub, with many hospitals offering round-the-clock facilities. The Jagdale Mama Hospital is the biggest hospital in Barshi, with newer hospitals like Shraddha Hospital being one of the biggest and most advanced private sector multispeciality hospitals in the city. The Nurgis Dutt Cancer Hospital is one of the hospitals with a multidisciplinary approach.
Barshi is well-connected by road and rail, with the NH65 and NH52 connecting the city to major destinations. The city is also connected by railways with Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Sangli, Baramati, Pandharpur, Bidar, Nanded, and Latur. The Barsi Town (BTW) Railway Station is the main railway station in the city.
Come and explore the hidden gem of Barshi, with its rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering local cuisine. Whether you’re a business traveler or a tourist, Barshi has something to offer everyone.
