Ichalkaranji (About this sound pronunciation (helpinfo)) is a city in Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is governed by a municipal council. Ichalkaranji City is known for its export of Textile goods and textile manufacturing industry. The Nearest Airport from Ichalkaranji is Pune,Maharashtra (250 km) and Belgaum, Karnataka (110 km) . Kolhapur Airport (35 km) is currently under construction. After construction it will be the nearest airport. Ichalkaranji is in western India about 425 kilometres (264 mi) south east of Mumbai. The City is growing rapidly and now merging with neighbouring Jaysingpur town to form a large satellite suburban township with Sangli city which is just 24 kilometres (15 mi) away.
