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Satara district | |
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  .jpg)  Clockwise from top-left:Pratapgad Fort, View ofSatara fromAjinkyatara Fort, Flowers atKas Plateau, Bhairavnath Temple in Kikali | |
.svg) Location in Maharashtra | |
| Coordinates:17°42′N74°00′E / 17.70°N 74.00°E /17.70; 74.00 | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Maharashtra |
| Division | Pune |
| Headquarters | Satara |
| Government | |
| • Body | Satara Zilla Parishad |
| • Guardian Minister | Shambhuraj Desai (Cabinet Minister MH) |
| • President Z. P. Satara | NA |
| • District Collector | Jitendra Dudi (IAS)[1] |
| • CEO Z. P. Satara | Dnyaneshwar Khilari (IAS)[2] |
| • MPs | Udayanraje Bhosale (Satara) Dhairyasheel Patil (Madha) |
| Area | |
• Total | 10,480 km2 (4,050 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 3,003,741 |
| • Density | 209/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Tehsils | 1.Satara, 2.Karad, 3.Wai, 4.Mahabaleshwar, 5.Phaltan, 6.Maan, 7.Khatav, 8.Koregaon, 9.Patan, 10.Jaoli, 11.Khandala |
| LokSabha | 1.Satara, 2.Madha (shared withSolapur district) |
| Major Highways | NH-48,NH-160,NH-166E,NH-266,NH-548C,NH-548E,NH-965,NH-965D |
| Website | www |
Satara district (ISO:Sātārā Jilhā; Marathi pronunciation:[saːt̪aɾaː]) is adistrict ofMaharashtra state in western India with an area of 10,480 km2 (4,050 sq mi) and a population of 3,003,741 of which 14.17% were urban (as of 2011[update]).[3][4]Satara is the capital of the district, and other major towns include Medha,Wai,Karad, Malkapur,Umbraj,Koregaon,Rahimatpur, Dahiwadi,Koynanagar,Phaltan,Lonand,Mahabaleshwar,Panchgani,Vaduj andMhaswad. This district comes under Pune Administrative Division along withPune,Sangli,Solapur andKolhapur. The district ofPune bounds it to the north,Raigad bounds it to the north-west,Solapur the east,Sangli to the south, andRatnagiri to the west.Satara is home to number of maratha warriors such as Hambirrao Mohite,Prataprao Gujar,Tanaji Malusare,Shindes of Kanherkhed etc[5]
TheSahyadri range, or main range of theWestern Ghats, runs north and south along the western edge of the district, separating it fromRatnagiri District. The Mahadeo range starts about 10 m.[clarification needed] north of Mahabaleshwar and stretches east and south-east across the whole of the district. The Mahadeo hills are bold, presenting bare scarps of black rock like fortresses. The Satara district is part of two main watersheds. TheBhima River watershed, which is a tributary of the Krishna, includes the north and northeast of the district, north of the Mahadeo hills. The rest of the district is drained by the upper Krishna and its tributaries. The hill forests have a large store of timber and firewood. The whole of Satara district falls within theDeccan Traps area; the hills consist of trap intersected by strata ofbasalt and topped withlaterite, while, of the different soils on the plains, the commonest is the black loamy clay containing carbonate of lime. This soil, when well watered, is capable of yielding heavy crops. Satara contains some important irrigation works, including the Krishna canal. In some of the western parts of the district the average annual rainfall exceeds 500 cm (200 in); but on the eastern side water is scanty, the rainfall varying from 100 cm (39 in) in Satara town to less than 30 cm (12 in) in some places farther east. The district is traversed from north to south by a railway line, which passes 15 km (9.3 mi) east of Satara town.[6]
The Mandher Devi temple inMandhradevi, near Wai, is the Kalubai temple. Located on a hill 1,417 m (4,649 ft) above sea level, the temple, some 20 km (12 mi) from Wai, overlooks the picturesquePurandhar Fort. Devotees attribute miraculous properties to a grove around the shrine. Lore has it that the temple is more than 400 years old and was built during Shivaji's rule. However, no definite date on the temple's construction is available. It was the scene of a tragic stampede on 25 January 2005.
| Guardian Minister Satara | |
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| पालकमंत्री सातारा | |
 Emblem of India | |
since 24 September 2022 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Residence | Satara |
| Appointer | Chief Minister of Maharashtra |
| Term length | 5 years / No time limit |
| Website | satara |
| Name | Term of office |
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| Vijay Shivtare | 31 October 2014 – 8 November 2019 |
| Shamrao Pandurang Patil | 9 January 2020 – 29 June 2022 |
| Shambhuraj Desai | 24 September 2022 – 26 November 2024 |
| Shambhuraj Desai | 18 January 2025 – Incumbent |
| District Magistrate / Collector Satara | |
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| जिल्हाधिकारी तथा जिल्हादंडाधिकारी सातारा | |
Emblem of India | |
since 7 June 2023 | |
| Residence | At Satara district |
| Appointer | Government of Maharashtra |
| Term length | No time limit |
| Website | satara |
| Name | Term of office |
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| Shri. Jitendra Dudi (IAS) | 7 June 2023 - Incumbent |
Historical inscriptions as old as 200 BCE indicate the oldest known place in Satara district inMaharashtra is Karad (mentioned as Karhakada). It is also believed that thePandavas stayed inWai, then known as 'Viratnagari', in the 13th year of exile.
Satara District can be proud of the oldestRashtrakuta history. The oldest Rashtrakutas are believed to be from ancientKuntala in the valley of river Krishna. Manank ruled from 350 to 375 C.E. and had built his capital in "Manapura" (nowMaan in Satara district). TheVakatakas of Vidarbha, were in conflict with Mananka. Subsequently, after fall of the Vakatakas, the Rashtrakutas became feudatories to theChalukyas and came into prominence underDantidurga around 753 CE.
The empire ofChandragupta II, known as Mahendraditya Kumargupta I, extended as far as Satara district inDeccan when he ruled between 451 AD to 455 AD. TheMauryan empire in the Deccan was followed by the rule of the "Satvahanas" for about two centuries between 550 A.D. to 750 AD.
The firstMuslim invasion of theDeccan took place in 1296. In 1636, theNizam Shahi dynasty came to an end. In 1663 Maratha ChatrapatiShivaji Maharaj conquered Parali and won Satara fort. After the death of Shivaji,Aurangzeb conquered Satara fort, later won byParshuram Pratinidhi in 1706. In 1708,Chattrapati Shahu was crowned within the Satara fort. The direct descendants ofChatrapatiShivaji Maharaj, continue to live in Satara.
After their victory in theThird Anglo-Maratha War in 1818, theBritish Empire annexed most of theMaratha territory to Bombay Presidency, but restored the titular RajaPratap Singh, and assigned to him the principality of Satara, an area much larger than the present district. As a result of political intrigues, Pratap Singh was deposed in 1839, and his brotherRaja Shahaji was placed on the throne. When this prince died without a male heir in 1848, Satara was annexed by the British government and added to Bombay Presidency. The Satara Parallel government in Maharashtra from August 1943 to May 1946 opposed British rule, which was effectively overthrown in large parts of Satara district (now separated into Satara and Sangli districts) of Western Maharashtra.
Satara district consists of four subdivisions namely Satara, Wai, Karad and Phaltan, divided into eleven talukas (tahsils).[7] These are Satara,Karad,Wai,Mahabaleshwar,Phaltan,Man,Khatav,Koregaon, Patan,Jaoli and Khandala. There are eightVidhan Sabha constituencies in this district.Karad North,Karad South,Patan,Koregaon,Wai andSatara are part ofSatara (Lok Sabha constituency) andPhaltan,Man are part ofMadha (Lok Sabha constituency).
| Taluka | Capital |
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| Satara | Satara |
| Karad | Karad |
| Wai | Wai |
| Koregaon | Koregaon |
| Jaoli | Medha |
| Mahabaleshwar | Mahabaleshwar |
| Khandala | Khandala |
| Patan | Patan |
| Phaltan | Phaltan |
| Khatav | Vaduj |
| Maan | Dahiwadi |
Later, in the year 2009, theKarad (Lok Sabha constituency) was cancelled and it fused in theSatara (Lok Sabha constituency) . A newMadha (Lok Sabha constituency) was formed in the same year.Jaoli and Khatav Vidhan Sabha constituencies were cancelled, andMan,Phaltan were added toMadha (Lok Sabha constituency).
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1901 | 849,672 | — |
| 1911 | 835,337 | −0.17% |
| 1921 | 786,436 | −0.60% |
| 1931 | 895,014 | +1.30% |
| 1941 | 1,013,212 | +1.25% |
| 1951 | 1,177,016 | +1.51% |
| 1961 | 1,430,105 | +1.97% |
| 1971 | 1,727,376 | +1.91% |
| 1981 | 2,038,677 | +1.67% |
| 1991 | 2,451,372 | +1.86% |
| 2001 | 2,808,994 | +1.37% |
| 2011 | 3,003,741 | +0.67% |
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| Religion | Percent | |||
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| Hinduism | 89.62% | |||
| Islam | 4.89% | |||
| Buddhism | 4.70% | |||
| Jainism | 0.43% | |||
| Other or not stated | 0.36% | |||
According to the2011 census Satara district has apopulation of 3,003,741,[10] roughly equal to the nation ofAlbania[11] or the US state ofMississippi.[12] This gives it a ranking of 122nd in India (out of a total of640).[10] The district has a population density of 287 inhabitants per square kilometre (740/sq mi).[10] Itspopulation growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 6.93%.[10] Satara has asex ratio of 988females for every 1000 males,[10] and aliteracy rate of 82.87%. 18.99% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 10.76% and 0.99% of the population respectively.[10]
At the time of the 2011 census, 93.05% of the population spokeMarathi, 3.60%Hindi and 0.90%Urdu as their first language.[13]
TheSainik School in Satara is one of the oldest residential school preparing boys for military career. The boys are prepared for NDA (National Defence Academy)UPSC examination, and also for technical entries of Army Navy And The Airforce. ExChief of the Air Staff,Air Chief MarshalPradeep Vasant Naik is an alumnus of this institution, amongst many officers serving or served in Indian Armed Forces. This is the FirstSainik School established in India and comes underMinistry of Defence.[citation needed]
Government of Maharashtra has started Government Medical College in Satara in 2021. Every year, the college admits 100 students to the undergraduate (MBBS) course via NEET. 15% AIQ quota is there for All India students and 85% is the state quota.[14]
Krantisinh Nana Patil College of Veterinary Science, Shirwal is affiliated withMaharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University.[citation needed]
There are also institutes run by theRayat Shikshan Sanstha. Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil College Of Engineering and Polytechnic is run byRayat Shikshan Sanstha and is one of the oldest and reputed engineering colleges in Satara.[citation needed]
In primary education SEMS, Mona School Satara, Nirmala Convent, KSD Shanbhag Vidyalaya, Chhatrapati Shahu Academy, Narmada are some of the best and oldest English Medium schools which are affiliated to Maharashtra state board while the Podar International School is the most excellent school which is affiliated to Central Board Of Secondary Education.[15] AmongstMarathi medium schools,Rayat Shikshan sansthas Anna Saheb Kalyani Vidyalaya, Maharaja Sayajirao Vidyalaya along with Anant English School, and New English School are the best educational institutes in the city.[16]
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One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Satara".Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 24 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 227.Albania 2,994,667 July 2011 est.
Mississippi 2,967,297
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