Barshi

Barshi is a city located in Barshi Sub district of Solapur District of Maharashtra State of Republic of India.

Barshi
City
Barshi
Shree Shivaji Mahavidyalaya Barshi
Nickname: 
Barsi
Barshi
Location of Barshi in Maharashtra
Coordinates: 18°14′3″N 75°41′42″E
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DistrictSolapur
BarshiBarshi
Government
  TypeMunicipal
Population
 (2011)
  Total187,000
DemonymBarshikar
Time zoneIST
  Summer (DST)5:30
PIN
413401,413411
Area code(+91) 2184
Vehicle registrationMH-13
Websitehttp://barshimahaulb.maharashtra.gov.in/
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Barshi is second largest city in Solapur District.It is a hub for business, industry and tourism, with a high number of lentil industries in particular. It is famous for powerloom and handloom industries.

Barshi is forthcoming as medical, educational and agricultural market center for rural masses from the nearby Marathwada region.

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