Kondhawali, also written Kondhavale or Kondhavali, is a village in the Satara District of Maharashtra state, India.
Geography Kondhawali is located at around 33 km from Wai, Maharashtra, in western India.
The village is surrounded by the mountainous region of the Sahyādris. It is considered one of the more popular locations for shooting films, as it is surrounded by water of Dhom Dam on one side and the Hills of Kamalgad on the other. Kondhawali is situated on the Krishna River.
Demographics According to 2011 census in India, Kondhawali had a population of 257.
History Kondhawali was birthplace of Jiva Mahale (bodyguard of Shivaji) who saved Shivaji from Afzal Khan at the Battle of Pratapgad.
Religion There are five major temples in the village Shree Bhairavanaath Temple Hanuman Temple Shree Datta Mandir Siddheshwar Mandir Gorakshanath Mandir
Special highlights Kamalgad Krishna River Ram krishna hari ashram
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