Location: Devgad
Devgad
Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra state in western India consisting of 98 villages. Devgad is known globally for its exports of locally grown Alphonso mangoes. Devgad is also widely known for its pure Alphonso mango cultivation/farming and the whole development has evolved due to the undertaking of the cultivation of Alphonso mango farming.[4]Mangos grown here are characterized by their distinct aroma, smooth exterior, thin skin and thick saffron pulp. The variety is different from the Alphonso mangoes grown in the Ratnagiri district. Such is the popularity of the Devgad Alphonso Mango that vendors often pass off other similar looking mangoes under the name of Devgad Alphonso.
Climate
The short dry season has little effect on the overall climate. The climate here is classified as Am by the Köppen-Geiger system. The average temperature in Devgad is 27.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2687 mm.
History
Devgad is a taluka in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra state in western India consisting of 98 villages. Devgad is known globally for its exports of locally grown Alphonso mangoes. … It is noted for its harbor, its beach, and a lighthouse built in 1915 at the Devgad fort.
Transportation
There is/are nearly 1 direct bus(es) plying between Mumbai to Devgad. These buses are the State transport bus etc. The minimum time a bus takes to reachDevgad from Mumbai is 12h 27m. The cheapest way to reach Devgad from Mumbai takes you 12h 27m, which is to take State transport bus from Mumbai to Devgad.