About Gangakhed

It is a city in the district of Parbhani in Maharashtra. It is the headquarters of the Gangakhed Taluk. However, the city is administered by a Municipal Council.

The city has historical significance and it is situated on the banks of River Godawari. Shree Sant Janabai was born here in this city. 

Gangakhed is situated at 18.95^o N 76.75^o E and it has an elevation of 390 m (1280 ft).  The city is situated on the banks of Godawari River. It is 39 Kms to the south of Parbhani, the district headquarters. 

The city experiences tropical climate. During summer, it rains heavier than during winter. Koppen and Geiger have classified the climate of the city as Aw. The annual average temperature of the city is 27.1^oC and annual average rainfall is 869 mm. May registers the highest temperature and December, the lowest temperature. 

The city is governed by a Municipal Council and is divided into 23 wards. The elections for these 23 wards are held once in five years. The municipal council takes care of the provision of all the basic amenities to the residents of the city. It also imposes taxes and collects the same.  

There is a sugar factory situated in the city which also runs a cycle power plant and provides occupation to the residents of the city. All the small scale businesses as well as business agencies are mostly based on agriculture sector. The city is quite popular for the production of edible oil as well as cotton. Edible oil industry and other related industries are run here by both public as well as private sectors. The location of Gangakhed on Deccan trap as well as on river bank provides it with regur soil which is ideal for the growth of cotton plants.  

Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, etc live in harmony in the city of Gangakhed. Festivals like Navarathri and Ganesh Chathurthi are celebrated with great fervor.

The city comes with several temples that are situated on the banks of holy river Godawari. Let’s see here some of the tourists attractions of the city.

This palace was built during the reign of Maharaj Shivaji.

Shree Sant Janabai who was born here also has a temple here which is situated on the riverbank of Godawari. This place is otherwise called as Kashi of the south or Dakshin Kashi. This temple also has the Samadhi of the saint. 

This is the only temple in the world which is similar to that of Tirupati Balaji Temple and has the idols of both Govinda as well as Balaji under one roof. Navrathri festival is celebrated in a grand manner during which “Rath Yatra” is also celebrated.

This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is 100 m away from the Balaji Temple. This temple is situated on the banks of River Godawari and the pilgrims can have an excellent view of the entire River. Chathurthi as well as other poojas are celebrated here.

Apart from the above, the city also has temples for Bomblya Mahadev and Narasimha Mandir which are also situated on the banks of River. 

The tourists visiting Gangakhed city can also visit other nearby cities such as Hingoli, Tuljapur, Washim, Bidar and Solapur from here. 

Some of the public utility services found in Gangakhed city are as follows:

The address of electricity office in Gangakhed is 

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 02453-222058, 222059, 222028

Website: www.mseb.com 

The following banks operate in Gangakhed city:

Vakil Colony
Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 2453-222030, 223693

Website: www.sbi.co.in 

Kamal Chitra Mandir Road

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 02453-221244

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 02453-222046, 220100

Zolkar Complex

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Website: 9890603333

Sant Gajanan Vyapar Sankul

Nanded-Parli Road

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 8446736747

Sant Janabai Complex

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 02453-222445

The address of post office in Gangakhed is: 

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 02453-222038

The following courier services operate in Gangakhed:

Adalat Road, Near Umesh Communication

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 9850481117

Bhagwati Chowk

Near Balaji Mandir

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 9403225410

The address of BSNL Office in Gangakhed is as follows:

Thakur Colony

Near Tahsil Office

Gangakhed

Parbhani

Maharashtra 431 514

Tel: 02453-223500,  94000 24365

Fax: 02453-223000

Private telecom companies also operate in Gangakhed.

The city is well connected by road to other major cities and towns of the Maharashtra state. MSRTC buses and private buses operate here. The city has a railway station which is situated between Parbhani and Parli Junction. However, Nanded which is situated 70 Kms away from Gangakhed is the major railway station. The nearest airport is situated at Nanded at 71 Kms. The tourists can hire a taxi or travel by bus to reach Gangakhed. 

Government - Municipal Councillor  

Population as per the 2011 census- 49,891

Time zone - IST

Postal Index Number - 431 514

STD Code - 02453

Official Languages - Marathi