Baramati Taluka
A prosperous farming and sugar town with an industrial area, and Morgaon, where the Ashtavinayak yatra begins.
Quick facts
- Headquarters:
- Baramati
- River:
- Karha, Nira
- Industry:
- Baramati MIDC
- Known for:
- Morgaon, agriculture
About the taluka
Baramati lies south-east of Pune on the Karha river. It is known for its cooperative sugar factories, dairy and modern farming, and has grown into an education and industrial centre.
Known for
- The Mayureshwar temple at Morgaon, first of the Ashtavinayak.
- Agricultural research and training, and cooperative sugar and dairy.
- The Baramati industrial area.
Places to visit
Morgaon Mayureshwar and the farms and gardens around the town.
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Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.