Saputara
Saputara is a hill station located in Sahyadris or Western Ghats. Saputara town is part of Dang district in Gujarat, India. It is a tourist destination.[1]
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 | |
| 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 |
Famous Places
There are so many famous place that attract more tourist they are some Hathgadh Fort, Vansda National Park, Sunrise Point, Sunset Point, Saputara Lake, Gira falls, Echo Point, Step Garden, Table Point, Saputara Tribal Museum, Lake Garden, Saptashringi Devi Mandir, Purna Sanctuary and many more.
Sunrise and Sunset Point
The sunrise point is the best place to feel the view of sunrise that look so beautiful and you feel the beauty of nature. The sunset point is also the best and famous place for tourist to view the sunset and feel the beauty of nature and enjoy the movements.
Best time to Visit
The best time to visit Saputara is winter. 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 winters is 28 °C so it nice for tourist.
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]
Gallery
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View of Saputara Hill station
Valley view
Nageshwar Temple
Boats at Saputara Lake
A View from Sunset Point Saputara Hill Station
See also
References
- "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.
