Saputara

Saputara is a hill station located in Sahyadris or Western Ghats. Saputara town is part of Dang district in Gujarat. It is a tourist destination.[1]

Saputara
Hill station
View of Saputara Hill station
Saputara
Location in Gujarat
Coordinates: 20°34′47″N 73°44′48″E
CountryIndia
StateGujarat
DistrictDang District
Elevation
1,000 m (3,000 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,968
 • Density3,151/km2 (8,160/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialGujarati
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
394720
Telephone code+02631
Vehicle registrationGJ 30
Websitehttp://www.saputara.net/

Demographics

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

Saputara lies on National Highway 953 which connects to Songadh in Gujarat and Pimpalgaon Baswant in Maharashtra.[4]

  • View of Saputara Hill station
  • Valley view
  • Nageshwar Temple
  • Boats at Saputara Lake
  • A View from Sunset Point Saputara Hill Station

See also

References
  1. "Saputara Hill station". Dangs district administration website. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  2. "Saputara Population Census 2011". Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  3. "Saputara demographics". Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  4. "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.
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