Shirdhon
| Shirdhon | |
|---|---|
| village | |
| Country |
 India
|
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Raigad district |
| Government | |
| • Body | Gram panchayat |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 410221 |
| Telephone code | 0215 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 46 |
| Nearest city | PANVEL |
| Website | maharashtra |
Shirdhon is a small village located in near Panvel in Raigad district in Maharashtra, India. It lies on Mumbai Goa National Highway NH 17. The nearest Town and Rail Head is Panvel. Karnala fort and Karnala Bird Sanctuary are just 4 km away from Shirdhon. Shirdhon is having a village panchayat. Rice is the main agriculture over here.
Vasudeo Balwant Phadke was born on 4 November 1845 in Shirdhon. The house and his belongings are preserved over there. This is becoming now a major tourist center. Place has active Science communication & youth empowerment group working towards 'Better Citizen for Better Nation' - SWAR (Sky Watchers Association of Raigad) & TCT (Takale Charitable Trust).
...
Wikipedia