Nagaon BK
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Nagaon BK is a small but prosperous village in Amalner
Taluka, Jalgaon District
, Maharashtra
, India
.
It is located on the bank of the river Chikhali, accommodating over 6,000 residents. It is surrounded by four small villages, viz. Gadkhamb, Kachare, Dhupi and Manjardi. Nagaon BK has a community of diverse people, including Jadhavs, borse,Bavas, etc. The streets are divided into two areas. One is Patilwada and the other is choudhariwada.
and Chopda
. It is 45 km away from Jalgaon District
. Almost every ST bus halts at Nagaon.
Minnidors and autos are an easily available alternative to buses, which take customers right to the gate of Nagaon or to the house they want to visit.
The nearest post office to Nagaon is in Amalner
; however, Nagaon does have a sub post office to serve the locals in cases of emergency. Nagaon's postal code is 425401, while 02587 and 912587 are its STD and ISD codes respectively.
, dadar and vegetables are the main crop products of the village. Given good transport facilities, products are traded in markets such as Amalner
, Chopda
, Dharangaon
and Jalgaon. Many farmers are actively involved in finding new and convenient techniques of farming.
Other people have opted for professions such as dairy farming or operation of restaurants, retail stores, garages, etc.
Over 70 young people from the village are serving in state and central defense forces. It is the only village in the district to have this many soldiers and police in service. Over 50 engineers from Nagaon are associated with organizations in diverse fields such as mechanical, chemical, IT/software, hospitality and management. Many residents have been abroad on work-related trips to countries like Germany, Singapore, Oman, Qatar, Ghana and Dubai.
Shiv Jayanit, Ganesh Chaturthi
, Navratri, Hanuman Jayanit, Ram Navami, Makar Sankranti, Gudhi Padwa, Dasra, Holi
, and Diwali
are the main festivals celebrated together in Nagaon.
During the Makar Sankranti and Dasra celebrations, people hug each other and do Pranam to elders, while distributing sweets (Til Gul) and gold (Aptyachi Pane).
Navratri and Ganesh Chaturthi
in Nagaon are the festivals to watch and wait for. During Navratri people leave their daily chores and actively engage in the 9-day celebration and worship of the Goddess Indasani (believed to be a sibling of Saptashrungi
).
is the official state language, Ahirani is a widely spoken and accepted language in and around the village.
in our village also consist computer class ((krishna classes nagaon))
Pratap College in Amalner
is the nearest science, arts and commerce college.
Amalner
Amalner, IndiaAmalner, India is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India, situated on the bank of the Bori River....
Taluka, Jalgaon District
Jalgaon District
Jalgaon district is a district of Maharashtra. It was formerly known as East Khandesh district. It has an area of 11,765 km², and a population of 3,682,690 of which 71.4% were rural....
, Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
It is located on the bank of the river Chikhali, accommodating over 6,000 residents. It is surrounded by four small villages, viz. Gadkhamb, Kachare, Dhupi and Manjardi. Nagaon BK has a community of diverse people, including Jadhavs, borse,Bavas, etc. The streets are divided into two areas. One is Patilwada and the other is choudhariwada.
Transportation and communication
Situated along State Highway 14, Nagaon is well connected to AmalnerAmalner
Amalner, IndiaAmalner, India is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India, situated on the bank of the Bori River....
and Chopda
Chopda
Chopda is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India.- Geography :Chopda is located at . It has an average elevation of 190 metres ....
. It is 45 km away from Jalgaon District
Jalgaon District
Jalgaon district is a district of Maharashtra. It was formerly known as East Khandesh district. It has an area of 11,765 km², and a population of 3,682,690 of which 71.4% were rural....
. Almost every ST bus halts at Nagaon.
Minnidors and autos are an easily available alternative to buses, which take customers right to the gate of Nagaon or to the house they want to visit.
The nearest post office to Nagaon is in Amalner
Amalner
Amalner, IndiaAmalner, India is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India, situated on the bank of the Bori River....
; however, Nagaon does have a sub post office to serve the locals in cases of emergency. Nagaon's postal code is 425401, while 02587 and 912587 are its STD and ISD codes respectively.
Occupations and key activities
The dominant occupation in the village is farming. The area is bestowed with rich black soil and uses advanced irrigation techniques. Cotton, wheat, groundnuts, jowar, bajraPearl millet
Pearl millet is the most widely grown type of millet. Grown in Africa and the Indian subcontinent since prehistoric times, it is generally accepted that pearl millet originated in Africa and was subsequently introduced into India. The center of diversity, and suggested area of domestication, for...
, dadar and vegetables are the main crop products of the village. Given good transport facilities, products are traded in markets such as Amalner
Amalner
Amalner, IndiaAmalner, India is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India, situated on the bank of the Bori River....
, Chopda
Chopda
Chopda is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India.- Geography :Chopda is located at . It has an average elevation of 190 metres ....
, Dharangaon
Dharangaon
Dharangaon is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Most of the population is from the Mali community.-Geography:...
and Jalgaon. Many farmers are actively involved in finding new and convenient techniques of farming.
Other people have opted for professions such as dairy farming or operation of restaurants, retail stores, garages, etc.
Over 70 young people from the village are serving in state and central defense forces. It is the only village in the district to have this many soldiers and police in service. Over 50 engineers from Nagaon are associated with organizations in diverse fields such as mechanical, chemical, IT/software, hospitality and management. Many residents have been abroad on work-related trips to countries like Germany, Singapore, Oman, Qatar, Ghana and Dubai.
Cultural activities
Cultural and communal activities are a core attribute of Nagaon.Shiv Jayanit, Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi , also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Hindu festival of Ganesha also called Vinayagar in Tamil Nadu, the son of Shiva and Parvati, who is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees in the duration of this festival...
, Navratri, Hanuman Jayanit, Ram Navami, Makar Sankranti, Gudhi Padwa, Dasra, Holi
Holi
Holi , is a religious spring festival celebrated by Hindus. Holi is also known as festival of Colours. It is primarily observed in India, Nepal, Pakistan, and countries with large Indic diaspora populations following Hinduism, such as Suriname, Malaysia, Guyana, South Africa, Trinidad, United...
, and Diwali
Diwali
Diwali or DeepavaliThe name of the festival in various regional languages include:, , , , , , , , , , , , , popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a festival celebrated between mid-October and mid-December for different reasons...
are the main festivals celebrated together in Nagaon.
During the Makar Sankranti and Dasra celebrations, people hug each other and do Pranam to elders, while distributing sweets (Til Gul) and gold (Aptyachi Pane).
Navratri and Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi , also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Hindu festival of Ganesha also called Vinayagar in Tamil Nadu, the son of Shiva and Parvati, who is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees in the duration of this festival...
in Nagaon are the festivals to watch and wait for. During Navratri people leave their daily chores and actively engage in the 9-day celebration and worship of the Goddess Indasani (believed to be a sibling of Saptashrungi
SaptaShrungi
Saptashrungi or Saptashringi is a site of pilgrimage situated 60 kilometers from Nashik. According to Hindu tradition, the goddess Saptashrungi Nivasini dwells within the seven mountain peaks. It is located in Vani, a small village near Nashik in India...
).
Languages
Even though MarathiMarathi language
Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western and central India. It is the official language of the state of Maharashtra. There are over 68 million fluent speakers worldwide. Marathi has the fourth largest number of native speakers in India and is the fifteenth most...
is the official state language, Ahirani is a widely spoken and accepted language in and around the village.
Education
The following schools are attended by local students:- Primary School: Jivan Shikshan Vidya Mandir, Nagaon BK
- Higher Secondary School and College: Madhyamik Sikshan Vidya Mandir Nagaon, Gadkhamb
- Bahuddeshiya Aashram School, on nagaon Gadkhamb
in our village also consist computer class ((krishna classes nagaon))
Pratap College in Amalner
Amalner
Amalner, IndiaAmalner, India is a city and a municipal council in Jalgaon district in the state of Maharashtra, India, situated on the bank of the Bori River....
is the nearest science, arts and commerce college.
Temples and key locations
- Indasani Mata
- Ram Temple
- Mari Mata
- Mahadev (Shiv)
- Sai Baba
- Hanuman