Shirpur is situated 52 Kms
from Dhule on the Mumbai-Agra highway
(NH-3). As you enter the city, you
are greeted by well constructed roads
and excellent street lights. There
are some exquisite places in Shirpur
which are naturally mesmerizing and
some splendid constructions that present
a visual treat to the eyes from an
architectural point of view.
The city is known for its amazing
synthesis of traditional values and
contemporary trends. The inhabitants
of Shirpur are inherently cultural
and celebrate all the festivals with
an equal zest and fervor. But they
are also out rightly pragmatic and
receptive to modern developmental
issues. There is literally a visible
sense of harmony and brotherhood among
the people making it one of the safest
places in India especially for women.
You would not get to hear of any communal
disharmony or even a petty antisocial
activity which are regular occurrences
in bigger cities. When it comes to
basic amenities, Shirpur is second
to none in the country. Which other
city can boast of a surplus supply
of ultra-purified drinking water even
in the driest period of the year !
The Shirpur Municipality won 1st Prize
of Rs. 25 Lacs at a state level in
the “Sant Gadgebaba cleanliness
Drive”. The drive has pushed
the inhabitants to keep the City clean,
green and beautiful.
Students can avail prompt and excellent
medical services from the Indira Memorial
Hospital run by the Municipality.
It houses all the modern equipments
and specialized doctors and also frequently
visiting surgeons from established
hospitals to attend specific ailments.
For religious devotees, the Balaji
temple is the best place to be in.
The temple is built as a replica of
the original Tirupathi Balaji temple
and follows the same rituals and customs
followed there.
Shirpur is a students’ paradise
with an absolutely pollution free
environment and an energetic ambience
conducive to learning. After the grilling
sessions of academic schedules, the
students can unwind themselves in
the newly constructed Mukeshbhai Patel
Recreation Garden basking by the warmth
of the setting sun rays and boating
in the refreshingly cool lake and
also enjoy the solitude of the serene
atmosphere in the vicinity. The park
is also adorned with green bushes,
fragrant flowers, a delicate lawn
and scintillating fountains.
One of the most fascinating landmarks
of Shirpur is Asia’s largest
gold refinery. The Shirpur Gold Refinery
is a state-of-the-art refinery occupying
a 50 acre complex set up at a cost
of 250 crores. It is among the most
advanced in the world and also owns
its own airport with 24 hour landing
facility.
The Priyadarshini Spinning Mill manufactures
premium high cotton yarn with 90%
of the production being exported across
the world mainly to Europe.
ATM counters in the city facilitate
the students to draw money round the
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