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{{short description|Village in Maharashtra, India}}
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Palghar district]]
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| postal_code = 401404

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'''Bahadoli''' is a village in the [[Palghar]] taluka of [[Palghar district]] located in [[Maharashtra]] State, [[India]].

==Bahadoli Jamun Cultivation==
The Bahadoli Jamun tree holds heritage status in Bahadoli village, known for its unique fruits characterized by large size, oblong shape, dark purple color, and a sweet-sour taste. Rich in [[anthocyanin]], a natural food colorant, Bahadoli Jamun is also valued for its medicinal properties, particularly in managing [[diabetes]]. The tree's various parts, including seeds, bark, [[Leaf|leaves]], [[Flower|flowers]], and [[Juice vesicles|fruit pulp]], are utilized in traditional medicine and for producing by-products like juice, [[wine]], and [[Drink|beverages]], making it a significant contributor to the local economy and tradition.<ref>{{cite news |title=Maharashtra: Palghar's Bahadoli Obtains GI Tag For Its Unique Oblong-Shaped 'Jamun' |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/maharashtra/maharashtra-palghar-bahadoli-obtains-gi-tag-for-its-unique-oblongshaped-jamun-10118809 |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=English Jagran |date=7 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

Konkan Bahadoli is a distinct variety of jamun developed by [[Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth]] (DBSKKV), [[Dapoli]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Pareek |first1=O. P. |last2=Sharma |first2=Suneel |title=Systematic Pomology (Vol. 1-2) (Set) |date=1 January 2017 |publisher=Scientific Publishers |isbn=978-93-87741-03-4 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-A9fDwAAQBAJ&dq=bahadoli+fruit&pg=PA520 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Singh |first1=Satyapal |last2=Choudhary |first2=M. R. |title=Production Technology of Fruit Crops in Wasteland |date=1 January 2012 |publisher=Scientific Publishers |isbn=978-93-87869-08-0 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=imuMDwAAQBAJ&dq=bahadoli&pg=PA201 |access-date=8 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref> This variety was carefully selected from local jamun trees in Bahadoli. Notable characteristics of Konkan Bahadoli include its heavy and cluster-bearing habits, producing fruits that weigh 25-28 grams, have small seeds, and a high pulp content of 83.3%. It's superior table and processing qualities make it a valuable variety.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Murthy |first1=Hosakatte Niranjana |title=Genetic Diversity of Fruits and Nuts: Sustainable Utilization |date=12 February 2025 |publisher=CRC Press |isbn=978-1-040-31246-9 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5lUzEQAAQBAJ&dq=bahadoli&pg=PT467 |access-date=8 February 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

==Geographical indication==
[[Bahadoli Jamun]] was awarded the [[List of geographical indications in India|Geographical Indication]] (GI) status tag from the [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)|Geographical Indications Registry]] under the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]] on 30 March 2024 (valid until 28 August 2032).<ref>{{cite news |title=पालघरच्या बहाडोली व बदलापूर येथील जांभळांना भौगोलिक मानांकन |url=https://www.loksatta.com/palghar/geographical-classification-of-java-plum-from-bahadoli-and-badlapur-asj-82-4086619/ |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=Loksatta |date=7 December 2023 |language=mr}}</ref>

"Bahadoli Jambhul Utpadak Shetkari Gat" headed by Jagdish Patil from Bahadoli village proposed the GI registration of Bahadoli Jamun.<ref name="hindtimes">{{cite news |title=Palghar's Bahadoli jamun gets GI tag |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/palghars-bahadoli-jamun-gets-gi-tag-101701890791130.html |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=Hindustan Times |date=7 December 2023 |language=en-us}}</ref> After filing the application in August 2022, the Jamun was granted the GI tag in 2024 by the Geographical Indication Registry in [[Chennai]], making the name "Bahadoli Jamun" exclusive to the Jamuns grown in the region. It became the 2nd Jamun variety from India after [[Badlapur Jamun]] and the 48th type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag.<ref>{{cite news |title=6 items from M'wada, Pen's Ganesh idols get GI tag |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/6-items-from-mwada-pens-ganesh-idols-get-gi-tag/articleshow/105741715.cms |access-date=8 February 2025 |work=The Times of India |date=5 December 2023}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web |title=Geographical Indications |publisher=Intellectual Property India |url=https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/947 |access-date=8 February 2025}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Villages in Palghar taluka]]
[[Category:Villages in Palghar district]]

Bahadoli - Revision history

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