There are a number of forts in Chandgad, out of them killa Pargad was importantly used by Marathas to resist the attack of the Portuguese from Goa; sardar of this fort were rayaba malusare, Gaikwad, Pednekar gharane, and Sawant. Kille Kalanandigad is protected by Gaikwad families of Halkarni and kille Pargad is protected by Pednekar. There are a substantial number of Chardo families in this area as they had migrated due to the persecution of the Portuguese in Goa. They amount to almost half the population.