AMBEGAON

Ambegaon is a tehsil in Khed subdivision of Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

It is a Maharashtra Legislative Assembly seat and is represented by Mr Dilip Walse-Patil of Nationalist Congress Party, current Energy Minister of Maharashtra State.

Ambegaon covers a reign from Bhimshankara to Lakhanpur and comes under north reign. One of the Talukas (District) in Pune is said to be blessed by Kulguru, Shree Khandariya of Bhimnshankara. The area falls at the foot of Sahyandri Hills and is divided into two reigns; North and South. The north reign remains dry because of scanty rainfalls. On the contrary, Southern reign receives good rain shower and is home to many wild animals like lions, fox, deer, wolf, rabbit and leopards with birds like peacock and bulbul. Parrots can easily be seen here. 

Two rivers, Ghod and Dhimbe are major source of water for agriculture. It is a religious and cultural center as many utsavas and festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm by the people. Dhimbe dam is also located here which heights to 100m and has capacity of 13.5(T.M.C.) Famous Bhimhsnakar Temple is also here.