Satara is a town located in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India. The name is derived from the seven (sat) hills (tara) surrounding the town. The town is 2320 ft. above sea-level, near the confluence of the Krishna River and its tributary the Venna , 67 mi (about 110 km) south of Pune.
Satara District is a district of Maharashtra state in western India with an area of 10,480 km² and a population of 2,808,994 of which 14.17% were urban (as of 2001[update]).Satara is the capital of the district and other major towns include Wai, Karad, Koregaon, Koyananagar, Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani. Pune bounds it to the north, Solapur the east, Sangli to the south, and Ratnagiri to the west.
The Sahyadri range, or main range of the Western Ghats, runs north and south along the western edge of the district, separating it from Ratnagiri district. The Mahadeo range starts about 10 m. 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. The Bhima 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 the Deccan Traps area; the hills consist of trap intersected by strata of basalt and topped with laterite, 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 5 m.; but on the eastern side water is scanty, the rainfall varying from 1 m in Satara town to less than 30 cm in some places farther east. The district is traversed from north to south by a railway line, which passes 15 km east Satara town.
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Satara District has a rich heritage of military gallant and bravery. There are 24,000 Ex-serviceman's in this district which is the highest in the State. About 94 Top rank Medals bagged by the military mans in this district. Details are | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Samarth Ramdas
The spiritual Guru and guide of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,
born at Jamb in Marathawada in 1608. At the age of 12 , he went to Nashik and
started spiritual study for 12 years. After that he toured throughout the country
("Tirthatan") for 12 years. Later he started his spiritual guidance at "Chaphal" near Umbraj.
He established 1100 Mathas. Besides 'Prabhu Ramchandra" he was devotee of lord 'Hanuman' and
built several Hanuman Temples. He preached all human beings through his great work ' Dasbodh'
and 'Manache Shlok'. In Maharashtra, 'Dasbodh' is considered as next to 'Bhagwat Geeta'.
 Ramshastri Prabhune
TRamshastri Prabhune born at 'Mahuli' near Satara.
He was the supreme judiciary authority in 'Peshwai'. He has established
the highest ethics and morals. After the murder of 'Narayan Peshwa' on
13th Dec.1772 Raghunathrao has declared himself as 'Peshwa'. In the case
of murder of Narayanrao, justice Ramshastri Prabhune sentenced Raghunathra
to hang till death.
The name 'Ramshastri' is still remembered for his great courage and justice.  Shrimant Chatrapati Pratapsinh Maharaj
Chhatrapati Shahu' the Raja of Satara, the successor of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj , died in 1810 AD was succeeded by his son 'Pratapsinh'. He has done
memorable work in his period, examples are in the field of education, water supply
road from Satara to M'shwar. He also tried to establish 'Mahabaleshwar' as hill station.
He ruled till 1839. He honored by Royal Asiatic Society of London in 1823.  Zanshichi Rani Laxmibai
Laxmibai Tambe born at Dhavadashi Dist.Satara, became Queen of Zanshi after
her marriage in Newalkar Family of 'Zanshi' . British Govt. wanted to dissolve her 'Sansthan'
and merge it into the British Raj, by rejecting her adoption of child as a successor.
She started the war with British Rule in the age of 23. It was so powerful that British Govt. was unable to fight against her. Her slogan 'Meri Zanshi Nahi Dungi' was the famous aspiration for freedom struggle in 1857.  Krantisinh Nana Patil
Nanasaheb Ramchandra Patil, popularly known as
'Krantisinh Nana Patil' was the topmost revolutionary in freedom struggle
of India. He established parallel Govt. named as Prati Sarkar
(' popularly known as 'Patri Sarkar') for 4 and half years
( Aug.1943 to May 1946) in 150 villages.
The devoted leader was several times imprisoned during struggle with British Raj. For a period of 44 months he was underground in 'Quit India' movement in 1942. Instead of only non co-operative movement, his method of direct attack to British Govt. was widely accepted in this district. He died on 6th Dec. 1976.  Savitribai Phule
The first lady teacher in India,
Savitribai Phule was born in a well-to-do farmer`s family
on 3rd January 1831 at Naigaum of Tal. Khandala, Dist.Satara.
in Maharashtra. She was married to Jyotiba Phule at the age of nine.
She was encouraged by her husband to get educated and thus started her
journey in the emancipation of the women-folk of her village.
As Jyotiba Phule required women teachers to assist him in attaining his goal, he decided to first teach and train his own wife as a teacher. Slowly the news of his teaching Savitri reached his father who threatened to drive him out of his house, fearing attack from orthodox elements. When the choice before Savitribai was either going away with her husband or staying back with her in-laws, she preferred to be with her husband. Then, Jyotiba sent her to a to a training school from where she passed out with flying colours along with a Muslim lady Fatima Sheikh. When Savitribai completed her studies, she along, with her husband, started a school for girls in Pune in 1848.  Yeshawantrao Chavan
The freedom fighter, leader of 'Sanyukt Maharashtra Movement'
and the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Yeshwantrao Balwantrao Chavan born at Devrashtre,
Tal.Karad dist.Satara. Several times he represented Satara Parliamentary Constituency. Besides
the politics he also wrote 'Krishna kath' and several other books. This soft hearted leader
honored with several important responsibilities for country like Home Minister,
Defense Minister and Dy.Prime Minister.
He introduced 'Panchayat Raj' system for the first time.  Dr. Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil
The greatest educationalist and founder of 'Rayat Shikshan Sanstha'
the dedicated largest educational institute in the state. He has honored by D.Lit. from
Pune University on 5/4/1959. His work particularly for poor and backward class students
through establishing hostels is the landmark in Maharashtra. He was related with several
social and co-operative movements. Also took active part in freedom struggle.
The head quarter of 'Rayat Shikshan Sanstha' is at Satara with 689 branches through out state and more than 4.42 lacks students taking education in several branches.  Rajmata Sumitraraje Bhosale
The daughter-in-law of Shrimant Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj
(Abasaheb), the successor of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, 'Kulavadhu' Rajmata
Sumitraraje Bhosale was respectable personality in the district. She was related
with several social and co-operative movements.
She was founder member of several institutes. The softhearted 'Rajmata' was died on 05/06/1999.  Khashaba Jadhav
Born in very poor farmer family at Goleshwar Tal. Karad,
the only Olympic Medal Winner for India till 2000.
He was honored by individual Bronze medal on 23'rd July 1952, in 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games for Wrestling in bantamweight which is the unbeaten record for India in wrestling till today. In 1993, Maharashtra State awarded him Shiv Chatrapati Award posthumously. In 2001, Central Govt. has also awarded him 'Arjuna Award' posthumously. |
 Shrimanta Chatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale
Member of Parliament (NCP) - Lok Sabha
Sh. Chh. Udayanraje Bhonsle is the 13th descendent
of famous Maratha Emperor Chh. Shivajiraje Bhonsle. He is the current
Member of Parliament representing Satara constituency which includes
parts of Satara district.
 Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar
Member of Parliament (NCP) - Lok Sabha
Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar (born December 12, 1940),
popularly known as Sharad Pawar, is an Indian politician from the state of
Maharashtra. He is the president of the Nationalist Congress Party which he
founded in 1999.
 Prithviraj Chavan
Member of Parliament (INC) - Rajya Sabha
Prithviraj Chavan (born 17 March 1946)
is an Indian politician belonging to the Indian National Congress
party. He is a Member of the Parliament of India representing
Maharashtra in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian
Parliament. He is currently the Minister of State in the Prime
Minister’s Office.
 Shrimanta Chatrapati Shivendraraje Bhosale
Member of the Legislative Assembly (NCP)
Shrimanta Chatrapati Shivendraraje Bhosale (born in 1973)
Sh. Chh. Shivendraraje Bhosale
is NCP MLA from Satara. Sh. Chh. Shivendraraje's father, late Sh. Chh.Abhaysinhraje
Bhosale, was with the NCP and represented Satara both in the state
assembly and the Lok Sabha.He is first cousin Sh. Chh. Udayanraje Bhosale.
The Satara municipal council is jointly
ruled by the Bhosale brothers.
 Shri. Ramraje Pratapsingh Naik - Nimbalkar
CABINET MINISTERS (NCP)Shri. Ramraje Pratapsingh Naik - Nimbalkar is Cabinet Minister for Water Resources- Krishna Valley Irrigation Corporation.
 Shri. Vilasrao Patil (Kaka ) Undalkar
Member of the Legislative Assembly (INC)
Shri. Vilasrao Patil (Kaka ) Undalkar is a former minister of Indian National Congress and MLA from Karad(South)
 Shri. Shashikant Shinde
Member of the Legislative Assembly (NCP)
Shri.Shashikant Shinde is a MLA from Koregaon Dist:Satara
 Mr. Vikramsinh Patankar
Member of the Legislative Assembly (NCP)
Mr. Vikramsinh Patankar is a MLA from Patan Dist:Satara
 Shri. Balasaheb Patil
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Shri. Balasaheb Patil is a MLA from Karad(North) Dist:Satara
 Shri.Makrand Patil
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Shri.Makrand Patil is a MLA from Wai Dist:Satara
Shri.Jaikumar Gore
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Shri.Jaikumar Gore is a MLA from Maan-Khatav Dist:Satara
Shri.Deepak Chavan
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Shri.Deepak Chavan is a MLA from Phaltan Dist:Satara
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* sources for the gathered info : wikipedia, satara.nic.in