Kagal (Marathi: ) is a town lying in Kolhapur district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. During the days of the British Raj, the town was the seat of a noble family who were among the most important princely state of Kolhapur. KAGAL -Historical place, birth place of Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj'Leading Taluka' in Kolhapur District. Also famous sahitya Academy Award winner Anand Yadav born in this city. Also Gopal Krishna Ghokhale (Guru of Mohandas Gandhi/Bapu) did their primary education at Kagal. The most famous Sugar factory is located in Kagal "Chatrapati Shahu Sahakari Sakar Karkhana". Near Kagal, Dudhganga river is present. Kagal is located at boundary of Maharastra and Karnatak. This is last Taluka in Maharastra. People stay here very kindly. Kagal is located at 1635N 7419E / 16.58N 74.32E / 16.58; 74.32. It has an average elevation of 553metres (1814feet). Descendants of the Kagal family now reside in Texas, USA. As of 2001 India census, Kagal had a population of...
