Satawali

Village in Maharashtra, India
16°51′N 73°33′E / 16.85°N 73.55°E / 16.85; 73.55Country IndiaStateMaharashtraDistrictRatnagiriElevation
166 m (545 ft)Population
 (2001)
 • Total12,278Languages
 • OfficialMarathiTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Satawali is a census town in Lanja-Taluka Ratnagiri district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Satavali is a village about 12 miles up the Muchkundi Creek, surrounded by hills, 19 km from Bombay-Goa highway, in a valley with a river called Muchkundi.

Nearby cities are Lanja, Rajapur and Ratnagiri.

Geography

Satawali is located at coordinates: 16°45'53"N 73°27'22" [1] It has an average elevation of 166 metres (544 feet).

The village is in Taluka Lanja - Ratnagiri district. The national highway popularly known as Mumbai-Goa Highway passes through it. Nearest rail head is Adivali on Konkan Railway which is about 35 km away.

History

From the time of the Peshva up to 1 August 1879, Satwali was made a sub-division.

Demographics

Population is more than 12000.

Climate

The temperatures are often below 10 °C in winters. In summer temperatures jump up to 40 °C.

References

  1. ^ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Lanja, India". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 27 May 2021.