Barshi is a city located in Barshi Sub district of Solapur District of Maharashtra State of Republic of India. Barshi is second largest city in Solapur District. It is a hub for business, industry and tourism, with a high number of lentil industries in particular. It is famous for powerloom and handloom industries. Barshi is forthcoming as medical, educational and agricultural market center for rural masses from the nearby Marathwada region.