Patne

There are evidences showing Stone Age habitation in Patne including ostrich eggshell beads, chalcedony and jasper tools.^[2][3] In medieval times, the village was held by the Nikhumbas ^{[clarification needed]} 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.^[2]

In 2011, there were 1099 people living in Patne in 254 families.^[4] Some families are of Chardo origin.^{[citation needed]}

Patne is situated on the left bank of the Ad Nala River, a tributary of the Tapti River.^[2] The nearest large town is Belgaum to the East.^[5] It rests 410 metres (1,350 ft) above sea level on a wide fluvial plain.^[2] To the south are the Ajanti Hills