Pathardi

Pathardi is a town and a municipal council in Ahmednagar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Geography
Although politically/governmentally it is considered to be in the Western Maharashtra, geographically and climactically it is similar to the Marathwada region.

Demographics
India census, Pathardi had a population of 2,14,872. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Pathardi has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 64%. 13% of the population is under age 6.

Governance
The city has a municipal council (created in 1991) represented by a 17-member council. Currently BJP is ruling party in municipal council with 12 members. Monika Rajeev Rajale is current MLA of this constituency from BJP

Temples
An outdoor theater is in the central part of the city.

More than 10 temples are in the taluk. They include:

Durgadevi gad(bhilwade)
 * Mohata Devi–10 km from Pathardi City (one of the largest temples of Goddess) [south easterly].
 * Chaitanya Kanifnath–in Madhi, about 12 km from Pathardi [westerly]
 * Shri Vriddheshwar Shiva–in the hills, a natural spot with medicinal plants [south westerly]
 * Bhagwangad–eastern part of Pathardi city [easterly]
 * Salsidheshwar devastan Midsangavi [easterly]
 * Nandur Nimbadaitya–eastern part of Pathardi taluka is a daitya considered to be God
 * Anandtirth–28.7 km from Pathardi City (one of the largest Jain tirth).