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PLACES OF INTEREST
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VAGHOTAN
Vaghotan (Devgad T.; 16° 30' N, 73° 20' E; p. 545), is a small village and port on the south bank of the Vijayadurg river about fifteen miles from the coast. The landing stage is joined with Vijaydurg by a cart road, and lies on the main route to the Deccan through the Phonda. pass. About 1850, with stones taken from the Kharepatan fort, [Hydrographic Notice No. 17.] quays and a large number of district officers' and travellers' bungalows were built. The latter were sold by Government in public auction. The port has no trade. The river is navigable as far as Vaghotan for vessels drawing seven feet of water. [Government List of Civil Forts, 1882.]
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