Bhagur

Bhagur
Municipal council
Bhagur Location in Maharashtra, India Show map of Maharashtra Bhagur Bhagur (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 19°52′44″N 73°50′00″E / 19.8789°N 73.8334°E / 19.8789; 73.8334
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Nashik
Area
• Total	0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi)
Population  (2001)
• Total	12,454
• Density	19,000/km2 (48,000/sq mi)
Languages
• Marathi Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)

Bhagur is a municipal council in Nashik District in the state of Maharashtra, India. Bhagur is the birthplace of Indian independence movement revolutionary Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. It is located 4 km from Deolali and 22 km from Nashik city. Bhagur is a scenic town replete with lush, rolling hills and pleasant weather, all of which make it a great weekend getaway from Nashik. An hour-long drive promises splendid views of the hill range, as well as the verdant valleys laid out below. While you are in town, make some time for Bhagur Devi Temple, which attracts a large number of devotees. This small yet beautiful temple is a must-see for those who love offbeat attractions, and is a great way to get acquainted with warm locals and purohits of Bhagur. Seek blessings of the goddess as you explore the premises of the temple, or sit in the courtyard and grab a moment of peaceful meditation.

Bhagur finds great significance in the Indian freedom movement as it was the birthplace of the great freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. It has many tourists attracting places as it is situated on the bank of river darna. There is a beautiful park with swimming facilities on the shore of river with a beautiful ram temple with great scenery. The birth residence of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is newly renovated and it is a great tourist site to visit. It has many structures related to freedom struggle and many memorable photos of freedom movement.