Beed District: A Cultural and Historical land of Maharashtra

In the heart of Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, Beed District is a land rich in heritage, resilience, and community spirit. From ancient temples and rock-cut caves to vibrant festivals and grassroots agricultural innovations, Beed is a district that tells a story of survival, struggle, and strength.

Geography and Location

Beed is situated in the central part of Maharashtra and is part of the Marathwada region. It is bordered by:

• Aurangabad and Jalna to the north
• Parbhani and Latur to the east
• Dharashiv (Osmanabad to the south
• Ahmednagar to the west

The Bensura River, a tributary of the Godavari, flows through the Beed district region. The terrain is mainly semi-arid, and the Balaghat hills traverse parts of the district.

History of Beed

The Beed district has some history attached to it.

Beed merged into the Indian Union in 1948 during the police action known as “Operation Polo.” Its history is reflected in its forts, tombs, temples, and dargahs, many of which still stand as silent witnesses to its storied past.

Administrative Division: All Talukas in Beed District

The Beed district is divided into 11 talukas, each with its unique features:

1. Beed Taluka

• District headquarters, Houses administrative offices, hospitals, and colleges.
• Known for Kankaleshwar Temple, Shivleni Caves, and ancient stepwells.
• Hazarat ShahenshahWali Dargah in Beed city

2. Ashti Taluka

• This taluka is known for agricultural produce and is involved in cotton and pulse farming

3. Patoda Taluka

• Known for its dry climate. This taluka is home to the Jayakwadi Backwater areas, important for irrigation.

4. Georai  Taluka

• Major commercial hub of the district, it has a few sugar factories

5. Shirur (Kasar) Taluka

• Known for religious festivals and temples.

6. Wadwani Taluka

• Relatively smaller and rural, famous for the wholesale textile market.

7. Kaij Taluka

• · Famous for Khwaja Mazubuddin Dargah and swami Samarth math

8. Parli Vaijnath Taluka

• Famous for the Shri Vaijnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
• A major and famous religious tourism location.

9. Ambajogai Taluka

• Known for the Yogeshwari Temple, historical caves, and a home for education for rural students
• Also has a famous medical college and ancient monuments.

10. Dharur Taluka

• This is near to Balaghat hills and have one famous fort.

11. Majalgaon Taluka

• Known for the Majalgaon Dam, an important irrigation source.
• Agriculture-based economy with emphasis on sugarcane and turmeric.

 Economy and Agriculture

Beed’s economy is based on crops below

• Jowar
• Bajra
• Tur
• Sugarcane
• Cotton   

The district often suffers from irregular rainfall and drought, making water conservation crucial. Government schemes like Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan have helped improve agriculture activities in recent times.

Sugar factories, textile units, and small-scale industries also contribute to the district's economy.

Education and Infrastructure

Institutions like Swami Ramanand Teerth College (Ambajogai) and Vaijnath Ayurvedic College (Parli), Yogeshwari Mahavidyalaya, Ambajogai serve the Beed district.

·       Road infrastructure is good, but very limited options with railways and no air options at all.

Notable Places to Visit:

• Shri Vaijnath Temple – One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, in Parli.
• Yogeshwari Temple – Ambajogai.
• Shivleni Caves (Jogai Mandap) – Ancient rock-cut caves.
• Kankaleshwar Temple – Located in the center of a tank in Beed.
• Majalgaon Dam – A good weekend destination for nature lovers.
• Khwaja Mazubuddin Dargah -Kaij 

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