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| image_skyline = Furus High School.jpg |
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| image_caption = S.I. High School & Junior College, Furus |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] |
| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] |
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| subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]] |
| subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]] |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[divisions of Maharashtra|Division]] |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Konkan Division|Konkan]] |
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| subdivision_type3 = [[List of districts of India|District]] |
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| subdivision_name3 = [[Ratnagiri district|Ratnagiri]] |
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| subdivision_type4 = [[Taluka]] |
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| subdivision_name4 = [[Khed Taluka|Khed]] |
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| governing_body1 = Gram Panchayat |
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| leader_title1 = Sarpanch |
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| leader_name1 = Mrs Rukaya Liyakat Sunge |
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| governing_body2 = Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) |
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| leader_title2 = MLA |
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| leader_name2 = Mr [[Yogesh Kadam]] |
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| governing_body3 = Lok Sabha (Upper Parliament House) |
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| leader_title3 = MP |
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| leader_name3 = Mr [[Sunil Tatkare]] |
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| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Climatic regions of India|humid]] <small>([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])</small> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Kokni Muslims trace their ancestry back to the Arab traders who arrived on the Western coast of India during the medieval era and Persians. Muslims first arrived in Konkan in 699, according to Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, less than 70 years after the death of Muhammad in 632.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=fOQkpcVcd9AC |
Kokni Muslims trace their ancestry back to the Arab traders who arrived on the Western coast of India during the medieval era and Persians. Muslims first arrived in Konkan in 699, according to Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, less than 70 years after the death of Muhammad in 632.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=fOQkpcVcd9AC&dq=konkani+muslim+arab&pg=PT195 Parkar migrated from Furus of Jaoli taluka Satara district]</ref> Furus is believed to be visited by Dr. [[B. R. Ambedkar]] on 17 May 1937 on the way to Dapoli and spent a night at Buddhawadi, Furus <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RWmq8a5-C4|title = Visit to Furus, Khed village ( A Memorie of Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar) Buddha Broadcast|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> |
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== Location == |
== Location == |
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Furus is on State Highway SH104 between [[Khed, Ratnagiri|Khed]] and [[Dapoli]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mahapwd.com/gismaps/ratnagiri/default.htm|title = Ratnagiri District}}</ref> The nearest Railway Station is Khed which is 12 km away. 14 km. from Dapoli. Furus is situated beside the banks of a seasonal stream called locally as Patoli and is surrounded on all sides by low hills. It rains in plenty during [[Monsoon]] season. The temperature in Furus varies between 20 and 35 degrees. Ratnagiri District can be physically divided into 3 zones viz. Coastal, Middle and Hilly. Furus falls under Middle Zone. Middle zone is characterized by a medium altitude. It is more accessible due to the Bombay–Goa Highway as well as the Konkan railway. |
Furus is on State Highway SH104 between [[Khed, Ratnagiri|Khed]] and [[Dapoli]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mahapwd.com/gismaps/ratnagiri/default.htm|title = Ratnagiri District}}</ref> The nearest Railway Station is Khed which is 12 km away. 14 km. from Dapoli. Furus is situated beside the banks of a seasonal stream called locally as Patoli and is surrounded on all sides by low hills. It rains in plenty during [[Monsoon]] season. The temperature in Furus varies between 20 and 35 degrees. Ratnagiri District can be physically divided into 3 zones viz. Coastal, Middle and Hilly. Furus falls under Middle Zone. Middle zone is characterized by a medium altitude. It is more accessible due to the Bombay–Goa Highway as well as the Konkan railway. |
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[[File:Furuslocal.jpg|thumb|180px|left|Furus During Monsoon]] |
[[File:Furuslocal.jpg|thumb|180px|left|Furus During Monsoon]] |
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== Political Administration== |
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Furus comes under the [[Konkan]] Division of [[Maharashtra]] State. It falls under the [[Raigad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Raigad]] Lok Sabha Constituency and [[Dapoli Assembly constituency|Dapoli]] Vidhan Sabha Constituency. Current [[Member of Legislative Assembly|MLA]] and [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] representing '''Furus''' are below |
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| [[2019 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election|2019]] |
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| [[Dapoli Assembly constituency|Dapoli]] |
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| Mr [[Yogesh Kadam]] |
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| [[2019 Indian general election|2019]] |
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| [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] |
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| rowspan=1|[[Nationalist Congress Party|NCP]] |
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| Mr [[Sunil Tatkare]] |
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== Transportation == |
== Transportation == |
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'''Furus''' was one of the first townships in the area to have a high school. S.I. High School & Junior College of Science, Furus was founded by "Adv. & ex MLA W. A. Parkar" |
'''Furus''' was one of the first townships in the area to have a high school. S.I. High School & Junior College of Science, Furus was founded by "Adv. & ex MLA W. A. Parkar" |
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under a government initiative in 1938 (pre-independence time). The School was in |
under a government initiative in 1938 (pre-independence time). The School was in Marathi medium named Anglo Vernacular High School and is still functional with semi English curriculum. Furus has following schools |
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* Siraj-ul-Islam High School and Junior College |
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* CWS - Ideal English School |
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== Economy == |
== Economy == |
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Furus economy was hugely dependent on agricultural product till early 1980. Post 1980 most of the young earners head towards metro cities and hence agricultural production gets big hit in coming years. During the same period most of the people started to migrate to Gulf |
Furus economy was hugely dependent on agricultural product till early 1980. Post 1980 most of the young earners head towards metro cities and hence agricultural production gets big hit in coming years. During the same period most of the people started to migrate to Gulf, UK, Canada, Australia, USA for the jobs. Presently 95% of Furus economy depend on remittance from foreign countries. |
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== Healthcare Facilities == |
== Healthcare Facilities == |
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Furus has government run Primary Health Center situated at Dayal Road. Apart from this Furus has one equipped private nursing home run by resident Dr. Antule and a small clinic run by visiting Dr. Chikhale. |
Furus has government run Primary Health Center situated at Dayal Road. Apart from this Furus has one equipped private nursing home run by resident Dr. Antule and a small clinic run by visiting Dr. Chikhale. |
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== Demographics == |
== Demographics == |
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Furus consist of 4 |
Furus consist of 4 Sub-villages mentioned in Census 2011 viz., - Furus, Furus Gaonthan, Furus Amshet and Falsonda |
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[[Ratnagiri District]] and in particular Furus is one of the very few place in India whose [[sex ratio]] stood at 1210 Females per 1000 males which means the females population is higher than males |
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The main religions here are Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. |
The main religions here are Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. |
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The Muslim community consists of 7 Sub Jamaats also called as Mohallas. |
The Muslim community consists of 7 Sub Jamaats also called as Mohallas. |
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*'''Choughan''' (चौगन) mohalla |
*'''Choughan''' (चौगन) mohalla |
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*'''Fanaswad''' (फणसवाड) |
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*'''Aathvi''' (आठवी) mohalla |
*'''Aathvi''' (आठवी) mohalla |
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*'''Falsonda''' (फल्सोंडा) |
*'''Falsonda''' (फल्सोंडा) |
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*'''Bhuleshwarwadi''' (भुलेश्वरवाडी) |
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*'''Kanganewadi''' (कांगणेवाडी) |
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Buddhist reside at Buddhawadi whereas people following Hinduism mostly reside at Nhavwadi, Chougulewadi, Gujarwadi, Bhuleshwarwadi, Kanganewadi and Rewalewadi. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*http://wikimapia.org/1144914/Furus |
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*https://books.google.com/books?id=fOQkpcVcd9AC |
*{{cite book |title=Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia |year=2015 |isbn=9781785394683 |page=195|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fOQkpcVcd9AC&dq=konkani+muslim+arab&pg=PT195|last1=Minahan |first1=James B. }} |
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*http://www.mahapwd.com/gismaps/ratnagiri/default.htm |
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Revision as of 20:23, 25 March 2024
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Furus | |
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Hamlet, Village | |
Coordinates: 17°42′N 73°21′E / 17.70°N 73.35°E | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
Division | Konkan |
District | Ratnagiri |
Taluka | Khed |
Government | |
• Sarpanch | Mrs Rukaya Liyakat Sunge |
• MLA | Mr Yogesh Kadam |
• MP | Mr Sunil Tatkare |
Area | |
• Total | 10.62 km2 (4.10 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,255 |
• Density | 310/km2 (790/sq mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Konkani, Marathi, Urdu, Hindi, English |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 415710 |
Telephone code | 02356 |
Literacy | 77.29% |
Climate | humid (Köppen) |
Furus also known as Phuroos or Furoos is a village in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra state in Western India. The 2011 Census of India recorded a total of 3255 residents in the village with total area 1062.35 hectares. It is predominantly populated by Konkani Muslims along with Hindu and Buddhist. Furus is believed to be named by Persians who came here to trade in horses (horse: فارسی Persian). The main language spoken in Furus is Kokni (not to be confused with Goan Konkani), a blend of Bankoti, Sangameshwari and Marathi infused with words of Arabic, Urdu and Persian origin.
History
Kokni Muslims trace their ancestry back to the Arab traders who arrived on the Western coast of India during the medieval era and Persians. Muslims first arrived in Konkan in 699, according to Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, less than 70 years after the death of Muhammad in 632.[1] Furus is believed to be visited by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on 17 May 1937 on the way to Dapoli and spent a night at Buddhawadi, Furus [2]
Location
Furus is on State Highway SH104 between Khed and Dapoli.[3] The nearest Railway Station is Khed which is 12 km away. 14 km. from Dapoli. Furus is situated beside the banks of a seasonal stream called locally as Patoli and is surrounded on all sides by low hills. It rains in plenty during Monsoon season. The temperature in Furus varies between 20 and 35 degrees. Ratnagiri District can be physically divided into 3 zones viz. Coastal, Middle and Hilly. Furus falls under Middle Zone. Middle zone is characterized by a medium altitude. It is more accessible due to the Bombay–Goa Highway as well as the Konkan railway.
Political Administration
Furus comes under the Konkan Division of Maharashtra State. It falls under the Raigad Lok Sabha Constituency and Dapoli Vidhan Sabha Constituency. Current MLA and MP representing Furus are below
Year | Government Body | Position | Constituency | Party | Member | |
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2019 | Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | MLA | Dapoli | SS | Mr Yogesh Kadam | |
2019 | Lok Sabha | MP | Raigad | NCP | Mr Sunil Tatkare |
Transportation
Furus is well-connected by road to nearby big towns. State Highway 104, Khed to Dapoli passes from Furus. Besides buses are also available as per their timings auto-rickshaw are available round-the clock.
Educational facilities
Furus was one of the first townships in the area to have a high school. S.I. High School & Junior College of Science, Furus was founded by "Adv. & ex MLA W. A. Parkar" under a government initiative in 1938 (pre-independence time). The School was in Marathi medium named Anglo Vernacular High School and is still functional with semi English curriculum. Furus has following schools
- Siraj-ul-Islam High School and Junior College
- CWS - Ideal English School
Economy
Furus economy was hugely dependent on agricultural product till early 1980. Post 1980 most of the young earners head towards metro cities and hence agricultural production gets big hit in coming years. During the same period most of the people started to migrate to Gulf, UK, Canada, Australia, USA for the jobs. Presently 95% of Furus economy depend on remittance from foreign countries.
Healthcare Facilities
Furus has government run Primary Health Center situated at Dayal Road. Apart from this Furus has one equipped private nursing home run by resident Dr. Antule and a small clinic run by visiting Dr. Chikhale.
Demographics
Furus consist of 4 Sub-villages mentioned in Census 2011 viz., - Furus, Furus Gaonthan, Furus Amshet and Falsonda
Ratnagiri District and in particular Furus is one of the very few place in India whose sex ratio stood at 1210 Females per 1000 males which means the females population is higher than males
Demographic details of Furus and Sub-Villages[4] | |||||||
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Rows | Village | Area (hectare) | No. of household | Total Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio M:F |
1 | Furus Amshet | 73.25 | 140 | 577 | 238 | 339 | 1000:1424 |
2 | Falsonda | 50.4 | 210 | 1111 | 511 | 600 | 1000:1174 |
3 | Furus | 905.7 | 267 | 1129 | 535 | 594 | 1000:1110 |
4 | Furus Gaonthan | 33 | 104 | 438 | 189 | 249 | 1000:1317 |
5 | Total | 1062.35 | 721 | 3255 | 1473 | 1782 | 1000:1210 |
The main religions here are Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism. The Muslim community consists of 7 Sub Jamaats also called as Mohallas. They are
- Choughan (चौगन) mohalla
- Fanaswad (फणसवाड)
- Tahtani (तहतानी) mohalla
- Tekdi (टेकडी) mohalla and
- Aathvi (आठवी) mohalla
- Falsonda (फल्सोंडा)
- Navanagar (नवानगर) mohalla
Buddhist reside at
- Buddhawadi (बौद्धवाडी)
Whereas people following Hinduism mostly reside at
- Nhavwadi (न्हाववाडी)
- Chougulewadi (चौगुलेवाडी)
- Gujarwadi (गुजरवाडी)
- Bhuleshwarwadi (भुलेश्वरवाडी)
- Kanganewadi (कांगणेवाडी)
- Rewalewadi (रेवाळेवाडी)
See also
References
- General
- http://wikimapia.org/1144914/Furus
- Minahan, James B. (2015). Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia. p. 195. ISBN 9781785394683.
- http://www.mahapwd.com/gismaps/ratnagiri/default.htm
- Specific