Ashti is a city in Beed subdivision of Beed district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.^[1] Ashti (constituency number 231) is one of the six Vidhan Sabha constituencies located in Beed district. It covers the entire Ashti and Patoda tehsils and part of the Shirur tehsil of this district.

History

The town of Ashti came to prominence around the 16th century when it was awarded to the Dhonde dynasty as a "jagir". The Dhondes were one of the fiercest warriors and equally well educated and known for their benevolent rule. Under the Dhonde dynasty, the barren and rocky land of Ashti was converted to a more fertile place and a trade center that it is today.

Dudhna River

The Dudhna River is a tributary of the Godavari River located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It originates from the Ajanta ranges in the Aurangabad district and flows through Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, and Parbhani districts before merging into the Godavari River. The river has a total length of approximately 190 kilometers.

The Dudhna plays a significant role in supporting agriculture in the region, with its flow being largely seasonal and dependent on monsoon rains. A notable structure on the river is the Dudhna Dam, situated in the Parbhani district, which is primarily used for irrigation and water supply.

Villages

Ashti taluka comprises 176 villages, among which:^[2]

Notable People

Ashti
Ashti
Town
	Ashti Location in Maharashtra, India
	Coordinates: 18°48′19″N 75°10′22″E / 18.8054151°N 75.1727902°E
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Beed
Demonym	Ashtikar
Languages
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	414203
Telephone code	02441
Vehicle registration	MH-23 / 44
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Ashti

Suresh Dhas Bharatiya Janata Party
Bhimrao Dhonde Bharatiya Janata Party
Balasaheb Ajabe Nationalist Congress Party Ajit Pawar

External links

References

^ "Maharashtra: Elderly survivor of leopard attack loses her voice | Aurangabad News - Times of India". The Times of India.
^ "Villages & Towns in Ashti Taluka of Bid, Maharashtra". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 10 July 2024.

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[1] "Maharashtra: Elderly survivor of leopard attack loses her voice | Aurangabad News - Times of India". The Times of India.

[2] "Villages & Towns in Ashti Taluka of Bid, Maharashtra". www.census2011.co.in. Retrieved 10 July 2024.

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v t e Beed district topics
History	Hyderabad State
Geography	Bindusara River Godavari River
Cities and towns	Ambajogai Ashti Beed Dharur Majalgaon Parli
Transport	NH 52
Lok Sabha constituencies	Beed
Vidhan Sabha constituencies	Ashti Beed Georai Kaij Majalgaon Parli