Gadahinglaj is a city in Kolhapur district situated in the southwest corner of state Maharashtra. A municipal council governs it. It is a Tehsil Headquarter of Gadahinglaj Taluka and a sub division Headquarter of Gadahinglaj Subdivision of Kolhapur District. Gadahinglaj is situated on the bank of the river Hiranyakeshi. It is the third largest city in Kolhapur District. It is a booming and fastest growing city in terms of population and economy in Kolhapur district. Majority of people are Hindu, very few Muslims, and a small number of other religions.