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AN OVERVIEW OF POMEGRANATE CULTIVATION IN SATARA DISTRICT: A GEOGRAPHICAL STUDIES

VISHAL S. GHOLAP1*, DR.D.B. NALAWADE2

Rural areas in India are always known for their economy because 65% of their population depends on agriculture and other rural businesses. According to the 2011 Indian Census, India's population is there are over 21 billion and 72 of them 2% of the population belongs to rural areas. So, analysis of rural development is very important in India. Pomegranate fruit is one of the oldest known fruits found in writings and statues in many cultures and religions. Now the cultivation of pomegranate in rural areas is increasing day by day as most farmers get a lot of income from pomegranate fruit. Pomegranate cultivation in rural areas helps the unemployed and the uneducated, the pomegranate farmer earns a good profit so that the farmers are satisfied with their social and economic life.