Saphale
| Saphale | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Saphale Saphale in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 19°34′43″N 72°49′16″E / 19.578679°N 72.821247°ECoordinates: 19°34′43″N 72°49′16″E / 19.578679°N 72.821247°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Palghar |
| Gram Panchayat | Saphale-Umbar Pada, Makunsar, Edwan, Datiware |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 19,793 (including neighboring villages) |
| Time zone | +5.30 (IST) |
Saphale is a town in Palghar Taluka in Palghar District in Maharashtra, India, north of the mouth of the Vaitarna River.
Name
The name also appears as Safale, Safāle,[1] and Sofāle.[1]
Administrative divisions
There are more than 40 villages in the area. On the west side of the railway station lie Makunsar, Aagarwadi, Vilangi Tighare, Nagave, Ambode, Dativare, Khardi, Chatale, Usarani, Edvan Kore, Mathane, Bhadave, Mande, Makane, Virathan, Chikhalpada are present. On the east, there are Pargaon, Tandulwadi, Lalthane, Girale, Nawaze, and Varai.
Religion
Saphale's temples include Kurlai Devi Temple, Saibaba Temple, Charbhuja Temple, Shree Datta Tample, Siv Sankar Temple, Hunuman Temple, and Mahavir Temple. It is also the site of the Brahma Kumaris Om Shanti Retreat Centre.
Economy
The surrounding area includes an industrial area and several power stations owned by Reliance Energy. The Saphale Palghar belt also has many saltworks.
Tourism
Scenic spots include Tandulwadi Fort, Karwale Dam, Bhavangadh, Kore Vartak Beach, and Edvan Ashapuri Mandir.
Transportation
Saphale railway station is on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway.
References
Citations
- 1 2 Yule & Cordier (1915), p. 77.
Bibliography
- Yule, Henry; et al., eds. (1915), Cathay and the Way Thither, Vol. III: Missionary Friars - Rashiduddin - Pegolotti - Marignolli.