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| Coordinates | 20°34′47″N 74°12′58″E / 20.5797°N 74.2160°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District(s) | Nashik |
| Population | 32,551 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 544 m (1,785 ft) |
| Website | http://www.devmamledar.com/ |
Satana (সাতানা)(सटाणा) is a city and a municipal council in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is in the taluka of Baglan, which is sometimes called Satana, because of the city's dominance in the taluka.[1] The name "Satana" may be derived from "Śāṭyāyani" one of the minor Upanishads of the Muktika canon.
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Geography
Satana is located at 20°35′37″N 74°12′00″E / 20.59361°N 74.2°E[2]. It has an average elevation of 544 metres (1784 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[3], Satana had a population of 32,551. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Satana has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 70%. In Satana, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourism
Satana has a lot of temples and natural see sights which encourages tourist here often.
Temples
Mangi Tungi This is Sacred place of lord Mahavir, the Two big Idols of Lord Mahavir are really beautiful, Mangi-Tungi is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between,Mangi, 4343 ft high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, 4366 ft high, the eastern. It is considered sacred by both Hindus and Jains. It enshrines images of Jain Tirthankaras in several postures including Padmasana and kayotsarga. Sometimes, it is described as Siddha Kshetra, meaning a gateway to the state of enlightenment. There are 4,500 steps lead to the foot of the peak, which is enriched with several monuments of historical and religious prominence. Besides, there are numerous caves named after great saints such as Mahavir, Adinath, Shantinath, Parshwanath and Ratnatrya. A grand fair is held here annually during Kartik (September-October) where Hindus and Jains visit in large numbers to witness the grand rath yatra. This place is know as "Jain Tirtha" Mangi-Tungi is also an ideal spot for hiking.
People from Satana
- Yashwantrao Maharaj[4]
Notes
- ^ "Block Profile of Baglan (Satana)" Official WebSite of Nashik District
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Satana
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ "Nashik Temple Tours - Yashwantrao Maharaj Memorial"
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