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PLACES OF INTEREST
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CHALISGAON
Chalisgaon.-(20°25' N, 75°00' E; R. S.; p. 30,345), the headquarters of Chalisgaon taluka on the Bombay-Itarsi and the Dhulia-Chalisgaon sections of the Central Railway, stands 35 miles south of Dhulia railway station. It has grown into a pretty big town since the railway lines were built. Few traces of the old town walls remain. The old fort has fallen into complete decay.
Population.
Of the total population of 30,345 according to the census figures
of 1951, the agricultural classes number 4,485 and the non-agricultural classes 25,860. Of the latter, 9,006 persons derive their principal means of livelihood from production other than cultivation; 5,623 persons from commerce; 1,664 persons from transport; and 9,567 persons from other services and miscellaneous sources.
Municipality.
Chalisgaon municipality, established in 1917, has an area of
5 square miles and is now governed by the Bombay Municipal Boroughs Act, 1925. It consists of 22 members. There are two seats each reserved for women and Scheduled Castes and one for Scheduled Tribes. Besides the standing committee there are committees for public works, sanitation, schools, law and reference.
In 1956-57, the income of the municipality excluding extraordinary and debt heads amounted to Rs. 6,16,211; municipal rates and taxes being Rs. 4,69,626; revenue derived from municipal property and powers apart from taxation, Rs. 67,664; grants and contribution, Rs. 69,940; and miscellaneous, Rs. 8,981. Expenditure for the same year excluding extraordinary and debt heads amounted to Rs. 4,72,243; on general administration and collection charges, Rs. 1,06,539; public safety, Rs. 7,021; public health and convenience. Rs. 1,73,531; public works, Rs. 94,290; public instruction, Rs. 39,711, and miscellaneous, Rs. 51,151.
At present there are public and private wells throughout the town, and a special water supply scheme is contemplated by the authorities.
There is no proper drainage system in the town. There are China-pipe surface drains throughout the town, recently connected with big drain pipes to carry sullage away from the town. There is no flush system at Chalisgaon.
Compulsory primary education is managed by the District School Board since 1947, the municipality paying its annual contribution of Rs. 40,000. There were in 1958 nearly 130 teachers and 5,235 pupils in the primary schools. The municipality pays an yearly grant-in-aid of Rs. 3,200, to the A. B. High School which is under private management. The municipality maintains two fire-fighters.
Out of the 9½ miles of roads, 2 miles and 6 furlongs are concreted, 5 miles and 4 furlongs are metalled, the 1 mile and 2 furlongs are kaccha.
The municipality maintains one allopathic dispensary and an Ayurvedic dispensary. The District Local Board runs one veterinary dispensary, the municipality paying a grant-in-aid. There are four public cremation and burial grounds and three private burial grounds.
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