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'''Saputara''' | '''Saputara''' town in the [[Dang District, India|Dang district]] of [[Gujarat]], [[India]], is a [[hill station]] located in the Sahyadris or [[Western Ghats]]. It is a well-known tourist destination.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://dangs.gujarat.gov.in/tourist/saputara-hill-station|title=Saputara Hill station|website=Dangs district administration website|access-date=13 Jun 2018}}</ref> | ||
== Notable sites == | |||
Near Saputara is the [[Vansda National Park]]. [[Saputara Lake]] is also nearby. | |||
== Climate == | |||
The winter season begins in October and goes on till February. Though the winter temperature in Saputara can drop as low as 8 °C, overall, the weather remains quite enjoyable. The maximum temperature here during the winter is 28 °C. | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery mode="packed" heights="134"> | <gallery mode="packed" heights="134"> | ||
File:Saputara, Gujarat, India - panoramio (5).jpg|View of Saputara Hill station | File:Saputara, Gujarat, India - panoramio (5).jpg|View of Saputara Hill station | ||
file:Valley view.jpg|Valley view | file:Valley view.jpg|Valley view | ||
file:SAPUTARA NAGESHWAR TAMPLE - panoramio.jpg|Nageshwar Temple | file:SAPUTARA NAGESHWAR TAMPLE - panoramio.jpg|Nageshwar Temple | ||
file:MONSOON FESTIVAL2011 - panoramio.jpg|Boats at Saputara Lake | file:MONSOON FESTIVAL2011 - panoramio.jpg|Boats at [[Saputara Lake]] | ||
File:A View from Sunset Point Saputara Hill Station,The Dangs,Gujarat.jpg|A View from Sunset Point Saputara Hill Station | File:A View from Sunset Point Saputara Hill Station,The Dangs,Gujarat.jpg|A View from Sunset Point Saputara Hill Station | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Hill stations in Gujarat]] | [[Category:Hill stations in Gujarat]] | ||
[[Category:Cities and towns in Dang district, India]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Dang district, India]] | ||
[[Category:Hills of Gujarat]] | [[Category:Hills of Gujarat]] | ||
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Saputara | |
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Hill station | |
 View of Saputara Hill station | |
  Saputara Location in Gujarat | |
| Coordinates: 20°34′47″N 73°44′48″E / 20.57972°N 73.74667°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Dang District |
| Elevation | 900 m (3,000 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 2,968 |
| • Density | 3,151/km2 (8,160/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 394720 |
| Telephone code | +02631 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-30 |
Saputara town in the Dang district of Gujarat, India, is a hill station located in the Sahyadris or Western Ghats. It is a well-known tourist destination.[1]
Notable sites[edit | edit source]
Near Saputara is the Vansda National Park. Saputara Lake is also nearby.
Climate[edit | edit source]
The winter season begins in October and goes on till February. Though the winter temperature in Saputara can drop as low as 8 °C, overall, the weather remains quite enjoyable. The maximum temperature here during the winter is 28 °C.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As per 2011 census of India, the Saputara notified area has population of 2,968 of which 1,031 are males while 1,937 are females.[2] The literacy rate of Saputara is 87.4%. Thus Saputara has higher literacy rate compared to 75.2% of The Dangs district. The male literacy rate is 89.73% and the female literacy rate is 86.29% in Saputara.[3]
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Saputara lies on National Highway 953 which connects to Songadh in Gujarat and Pimpalgaon Baswant in Maharashtra.[4]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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View of Saputara Hill station -
Valley view
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Nageshwar Temple
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Boats at Saputara Lake
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A View from Sunset Point Saputara Hill Station
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See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Saputara Hill station". Dangs district administration website. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ↑ "Saputara Population Census 2011". Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ↑ "Saputara demographics". Retrieved 13 June 2018.
- ↑ "New highways notification dated 13th June, 2014" (PDF). The Gazette of India - Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. 13 June 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2018.