Shirdhon is a small village located in near

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, India. It lies on Mumbai Goa National Highway

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. The nearest Town and Railway station is

. Karnala fort and Karnala Bird Sanctuary are just 4 km away from Shirdhon. The village is governed by a gram panchayat.

History

Vasudev Balwant Phadke house at Shirdhon village

Vasudeo Balwant Phadke Vasudev Balwant Phadke (4 November 1845 – 17 February 1883) was an Indian independence activist and revolutionary who sought India's independence from colonial rule. Phadke was moved by the plight of the farming community and believed that Sw ...

was born on 4 November 1845 in Shirdhon. The house and his belongings are preserved and have become a major tourist center.

Other Information

Rice cultivation is a major income source in the area. Shirdhon has active Science communication & youth empowerment group working towards 'Better Citizen for Better Nation' - SWAR (Sky Watchers Association of Raigad) & TCT (Takale Charitable Trust) by scientist Santosh Takale ''Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Samajik Vikas Sanstha'' is a local trust engaging in social work the village and nearby areas.

References

Villages in Raigad district {{Raigad-geo-stub