Ashti, Khed

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Ashti is a small village on the banks of the Jagbudi River[1] in the region of the Western Ghats (also known as the Sahyadri mountains, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is located in the Khed taluka of Ratnagiri district, and is Script error: No such module "convert". from the town of Khed.

The population of Ashti is 2000, with around 150 dwellings. Most of the people are engaged in farming and fisheries, but some have also expatriated to countries in the Middle East and Africa to work. The main religion followed is Islam.

Education

There are two schools in Ashti. One is an English Medium primary school named National English School, and the other is a government-run Urdu medium secondary school.

Transport and communication

In addition to being connected to Khed via ST Bus Service, boat services are also available through Ashti Port (Pakti) which connects Ashti to Aamshet.

Surnames

Some of the people living here have surnames like Gondhlekar, Rawal, Bijle, Chougle, Jasnaik, Maldolkar, Parkar, Arawkar, Sange, Khatib, Sain, Bukhari, Inarkar and Nilikkar.

Climate

The climate is cool and pleasant during the months between November and February. The Summer season lasts from March to Mid-June, when the temperature can reach in the Script error: No such module "convert".. The rainy season lasts from June to September.

See also

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