Wagholi, Satara
Wagholi is a town in Pune district of Maharashtra, India. It is situated on the outskirts of Pune city so many people working or studying in Pune live here due to lower rents and cost-of-living. It plays an important role in the economic, social, cultural, and educational lives of people in the Pune, Koregaon, and Satara Districts. According to the 2001 census, this town has a literacy rate of 85.14%, higher than state average of 82.34%. Government. The town follows the Gram Panchayat governing system, in which the "sarpanch" is the democratically elected head of the  town. The Talathi and the Gramsevak are servants who assist the Sarpanch in the pursuit of the town's agenda. Politics have been dominated by the Bhoites since India achieved independence. History. Wagholi was historically ruled by a leading Maratha clan from the lineage of the Suryavanshi Kshatriya, named Bhoite. Bhoites were Deshmukhs of Pargana (Taluka) Wagholi in the Prant Wai. Wagholi was an important town of Raygad Ghera; it and nearby Phaltan were the centers of the prominent ruling chiefs of Chhatrapati Shivaji. The Bhoites and Wagholi residents were active in the anti-British movements for the freedom of  India. The Wagholi used to be referred to as Sammat in the names of other villages, because in the history of Marathas, the word "Sammat" denotes a Sarkar or Pargana under Bahamani Sultanates. The oldest village of Bhoite, named Tadawale, was called Tadawale Sammat Wagholi, i.e. Tadawale under Pargana Wagholi. The Bhoites, being rulers of Sammat Wagholi, were rendered as Sarsammat (Chief of Sammat) under the Deccan Sultanates. Education. Many Wagholi residents attend school in nearby communities, such as Wathar, Satara, and Pune; some attend larger regional or national institutions. Most schools and colleges are concentrated in Vidyanagar, 1 km  away from Wagholi. Schools include: ---Colleges--- Transport. The main means of transportation are the government buses of M.S.R.T.C. (Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation) and also some private taxis, small vehicles, and trucks. Locals often ride bicycles as well. Other Details. The pin code of Wagholi, Pune, Maharashtra is 412207. The post office Wagholi is located in the district Pune, Maharashtra. The first two digit of pin code denotes 41, which is listed in Maharashtra. Bhooj Adda, Popular Restaurant in Pune.