Google Map Of Sawantwadi

Sawantwadi is a unit of administration in the district Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. In earlier times Sawamtwadi was the capital city of the 'Royal Kingdom of Sawantwadi' which was ruled by the Bhonsale clan of Marathas. Sawantwadi is famous for its wooden toys industry and is the major tourist attraction. Sawantwadi is situated at 16N 73E. It has a height of 72 ft above sea level. The most enjoyable and pleasant months in Sawantwadi are from December to February. During this time the dampness and heat are at their lowest. The rains fall down in September, with the rare rainfall in the month of October. According to Indian survey of 2001, Sawantwadi had a population of 22,871 of which Males were 50 percent of the population and females were 50 percent. Sawantwadi has a literacy rate of 82 percent which is higher than the national average of 59.5 percent. In Sawantwadi, About 10 percent of the total population is under 6 years of age. Sawantwadi town is well known for art and culture. It is particularly famous for its wooden crafts. Konkani is the mother-tongue of Sawantwadi town.  English and Urdu languages are also sometimes used in social communication. Kirat is a local daily newspaper which is published in town. Sawantwadi is linked to other parts of Maharashtra state by regular government buses.