Baramati
pronunciation (help·info)is a city and a municipal council in Pune district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Baramati. The main food crops grown include sugarcane, grapes, and cotton. Grapes and sugar are exported to markets in the Middle East and Europe. Baramati is the political power-house of Maharashtra.

History
Baramati is a well known historical place in Maharashtra. It is situated on the banks of the river Karha. The town has historical significance because of Shri. Babuji Naik.
Once upon a time, it is said that, Baramati was ruled by the Yadavas of Devgiri. But later on, after the fall of the Yadav rule, it was immersed in the reign of Bahamas of Gulbarga. Fortunately we find very authentic and credible historical references of Baramati's History in the books of Dr. Shejwalkar & Mr. Grant Duff- the well known historians.
According to Duff, Nijam Shah of Ahemednagar, gifted Baramati to Malojiraje Bhosale (grandfather of legendary Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj), in 1603 AD. Thus Baramati was ruled by Bhonsale and later on it was included the great reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. That time it was administered by Dadoji Konddeo.
After Aurangzeb's death, it was won by the Marathas. Around 1745AD Shahu Maharaj handed over the charge of Baramati to Babuji Naik. He was the great administrator as well as the patron of arts and religion.
City hosts two old temples which are built around 750 AD. One of them is of Shri Kashivishweshwar - based on the west bank of the river, the other is of Shri Siddheshwar, located on the east bank of the river. Sidheshwar Temple is considered an architectural masterpiece. The temple is located near Babuji Naik's Mansion, which houses a gigantic idol of Nandi. References to both these temples are in the great epic "Shiv Lilamrut" by another famous poet, Shridhar Swami.

Geography
Baramati is located at 18°09′N 74°35′E / 18.15°N 74.58°E / 18.15; 74.58.[1] It has an average elevation of 538 metres (1765 feet).
Baramati experiences hot summers from March to May and cold, dry winters from November to February. The city receives scant rainfall mainly in June to August approx 60 cm. Weather in Baramati is dry and hot in summer, winter day temperature goes as low as 25 degree Celsius. Winter night temperature goes as low as 8 Degree Celsius. In summer, it is usual that day temperature crossing 40. C mark. Normally, Baramati has very pleasant climate during November Month. Can be called as (Marathi: गुलाबी थंडी) or balanced cold waves.

Economy
Baramati and surrounding areas mostly depend on Agriculture as the main source of income. The land in the region is very well fertilized and Canals from Nira river provides Water supply to farms.
Main crops include Sugarcane, Grapes, Jawari, Cotton and Wheat. Grapes and Sugar is exported from here. There is a huge Market place for cotton and food grains in the city.
Apart from agriculture Baramati is home for a lot of industries which range from Steel Processing to Wine making. There is a project of winery proposed by Vijay Mallya along with Sharad Pawar.
Baramati is home to the three-wheeler plant of the Italian company Piaggio. Construction of a two-wheeler plant is underway and after its completion, 1.5 lac Vespa scooters will be produced annually, with the initial investment.
Baramati uses 800 hectares of land as MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) Industrial Area along Baramati-Bhigwan Road, 5 km outside Baramati town's municipal limits.
Baramati has an airstrip near MIDC.

Transport
Baramati is well connected by road with major cities in the State. Baramati is 100 km from Pune by road. It connects to major highways via the road network. Baramati is also well connected by Rail Network to Pune. Baramati has an airport (Baramati Airport) which is currently host to a Flying School. Baramati is considered to be one of the future domestic airports in the region. The runway was extended in length to accommodate larger aircraft and was built by Sigma Six Projects of Mumbai. The condition of roads in the city is very good and there is a ring road built around the periphery of the city.

Education
Baramati has created a niche for itself in the field of education. Last decade has seen growth of Baramati as a Prominent Education Center with Colleges and Schools ranging from Engineering to Biotechnology to Law.
Baramati and surrounded area has three major places which have become well known education centers in the state.
Vidya Pratishthan[2] offers courses from Primary Education to Masters Degree. Vidyanagari has a Law College, College of Engineering,[3] School of BioTechnology, Institute of Information Technology, MBA, MCA apart from Primary School and Arts, Commerce, Science College.
Tuljaram Chaturchand College has junior college and a senior college with well equipped staff following the latest trends in the market.The junior college here is one of the best in the district competting with FC and Wadia college. Senior college also provides graduation in science, commerce and arts.
Sharadabai Pawar Campus offers dedicated college for girls. Courses here include Basic Graduation, Junior College and Bachelors Degree in Education.
Campus in Malegaon[4] offers wide range of Technology and Management Courses. The campus has an Engineering College, a Management Institute and a Pharmacy College.
Baramati also has a one Technical High-school which offers different Technical courses which is useful to make engineering base strong enough at school level only.
The city has an M.E.S. (Maharashtra Education Society) Highschool of 100 years old. Founded in March 3, 1911, the school is celebrating 100 year completation period. On the way of Patas road, Shri Chatrapati Shahu Highschool & Jr. College, Baramati where Sharad Pawar Studied for one year (1954–55) in 8th standard. Also Sharad Pawar married with Pratibhatai in this school on August, 1967. Shree Chhatrapati Shahu Highschool & Jr. College, Baramati established by Padmbhushan Dr. Karmveer Bhaurao Patil (Anna) in 1954,combined with Shahu Boarding.