Satana (India)

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Satana | type = city | latd = 20.5797 | longd = 74.2160
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Nashik
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altitude = 544
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 32,551| population_density =
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area_telephone = 02555
postal_code = 423301
vehicle_code_range = MH-41
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Satana (সাতানা) is a city and a municipal council in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is in the taluka of Baglan, which is sometimes called Satana, because of the city's dominance in the taluka. [ [http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/taluka_satana.htm "Block Profile of Baglan (Satana)" Official WebSite of Nashik District] ] The name "Satana" may be derived from "Śāṭyāyani" one of the minor Upanishads of the Muktika canon.

Geography

Satana is located at coord|20|35|37|N|74|12|00|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Satana.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Satana] ] . It has an average elevation of 544 metres (1784 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Satana had a population of 32,551. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Satana has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 70%. In Satana, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Famous people

* Yashwantrao Maharaj [ [http://www.access-india.com/maharashtra-pilgrimage-nashik.htm "Nashik Temple Tours - Yashwantrao Maharaj Memorial"] References

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