Patne
# Patne

Patne is a village in Jalgaon District in the northern part of Maharashtra, India.

## History

There are evidences showing Stone Age habitation in Patne including ostrich eggshell beads, chalcedony and jasper tools. In medieval times, the village was held by the Nikhumbas as a feudatory of the Yadavas. Inscriptions of these people have been found at the ruins of old Patne which lies 1.5 km south of Patne village.

## Population

In 2011, there were 1099 people living in Patne in 254 families. Some families are of Chardo origin.

## Location

Patne is situated on the left bank of the Ad Nala river, a tributary of the Tapti river. The nearest large town is Belgaum to the East. It rests 410 metres (1,350 ft) above sea level on a wide fluvial plain. To the south are the Ajanti Hills

## Language

Konkani is spoken by Goan migrants to Patne.

## Sites

* Pithalkora caves and Stone Age archeological site.
* Kedarkund Falls, waterfalls on the Ad Nala river.
