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Solapur district, Administrative district in Maharashtra, India

The district spans 14,895 square kilometers in southeastern Maharashtra, with borders defined by the Bhima and Seena river basins extending across eleven administrative divisions.

The region formed part of ancient Asmaka in the north and Manadesha in the south, later governed by the Mauryans, Sathavahanas, and Rashtrakutas dynasties.

The district population includes 87.90 percent Hindu and 10.22 percent Muslim residents, with Marathi language traditions merging with Kannada and Telugu influences.

The district headquarters in Solapur city connects major transportation routes between Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad through railways and highways.

The district leads Maharashtra in beedi production and received the first Geographical Indication tag in the state for its Solapuri chadars textiles.

Location: Pune division

Capital city: Solapur

Shares border with: Pune district, Kalaburgi district

Website: http://solapur.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 17.35000,75.16000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 14:25

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