About Pandharpur

Pandharpur (Marathi: ) is an important pilgrimage city on the banks of Bhim river in Solpur district, Maharashtra, India. Pandharpur is situated on the 1711 north axis and 7511 the east longitude in Solapur District. The Vithoba temple attracts about half a million Hindu pilgrims during the major ytr (pilgrimage) in the month of Ashadh (June-July). Pandharpur has an average elevation of 458metres (1502feet). According to the 2001 census of India, Pandharpur had a population of 91,381. Males constituted 52% of the population and females, 48%. 71% of the population was literate, (higher than the national average of 59.5%), 78% of males and 64% of females being literate. 12% of the population was under 6 years of age. Pandharpur is one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra. It is located on the banks of the Bhim river, which is alternatively known as Chandrabhg because of its half-moon-like shape. The city is named after a merchant, Pandarika, who achieved...