Prominent Personalities

 Yeshawantrao Chavan

The freedom fighter, leader of 'Sanyukt Movement' and the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Yeshwantrao Balwantrao Chavan born at Devrashtre, Tal. dist.. Several times he represented Satara Parliamentary Constituency. Besides the politics he also wrote 'Krishna kath' and several other books. This soft hearted leader honored with several important responsibilities for country like Home Minister, Defense Minister and Dy.Prime Minister.

He introduced 'Panchayat Raj' system for the first time.

Yeshwantrao Chavan

 Dr. Karmaveer

The greatest educationalist and founder of 'Rayat Shikshan Sanstha' the dedicated largest educational institute in the state. He has honored by D.Lit. from University on 5/4/1959. His work particularly for poor and backward class students through establishing hostels is the landmark in Maharashtra. He was related with several social and co-operative movements. Also took active part in freedom struggle.

The head quarter of 'Rayat Shikshan Sanstha' is at Satara with 689 branches through out state and more than 4.42 lacks students taking education in several branches.

Dr. Karmveer Bhaurao Patil

 Rajmata Sumitraraje Bhosale

The daughter-in-law of Shrimant Rajaram Maharaj (Abasaheb), the successor of Chhatrapati Maharaj, 'Kulavadhu' Rajmata Sumitraraje Bhosale was respectable personality in the district. She was related with several social and co-operative movements.

She was founder member of several institutes. The softhearted 'Rajmata' was died on 05/06/1999.

Rajmata Sumitraraje Bhosale  Khashaba Jadhav (15'th Jan. 1926 - 14 Aug. 1984)

Born in very poor farmer family at Goleshwar Tal. Karad, the only Olympic Medal Winner for till 2000.

He was honored by individual Bronze medal on 23'rd July 1952, in 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games for Wrestling in bantamweight which is the unbeaten record for India in wrestling till today.

In 1993, Maharashtra State awarded him Shiv Chatrapati Award posthumously. In 2001, Central Govt. has also awarded him 'Arjuna Award' posthumously.

Khashaba Jadhav

Gallantry Awards.

Satara District has a rich heritage of military gallant and bravery. There are 24,000 Ex-serviceman's in this district which is the highest in the State. About 94 Top rank Medals bagged by the military mans in this district. Details are

'Shaurya Chakra' - 5 , 'Veer Chakra' - 5

'Kirti Chakra' - 1, 'Sena Padak' - 27

'Vayuseva Padak' - 1

'Nausena Padak' - 1 , 'Mention-in-dispatch' - 1

'I.D.S.M' - 7 , 'Military Cross' - 5

'Military Merit' - 13 , 'I.O.M' - 5

Aba Kirtakude(Bhosare,Tal-) "Veer Chakra" 1948, Laxmanrao Situ Salunkhe(Varade,Tal-Karad) "Veer Chakra" 1965,Indo-Pak War Kisan Jagdale(Pedgaon Tal-Khatav,Malthan) "Veer Chakra" 1965,Indo-Pak War Hanuman Krishna More(Bhambe,Tal-Patan) "Veer Chakra" 1971 (Indo-Pak war) Vishwanath Bhosale(Arale,Tal-Satara) "Veer Chakra" 1971(Indo-Pak war)

Satish M.Shinde(Satara) "Shaurya Chakra"(After Death),1969 Anand Sopan Sawant(Limb, Tal-Satara) "Shaurya Chakra",1980 Ragunath Dange(Chinchner Nimb, Tal-Satara) "Shaurya Chakra"1981 Tukaram Jadhav(Dahiwadi,Man) "Shaurya Chakra",1985 Shrirang Tatyaba Sawant(Bilapur, Tal-Khatav) "Shaurya Chakra"(After Death),1986

Shivaji Jagtap(Wadgaon Haweli,Tal-Karad) "Kirti Chakra" 1995.

Following personalities made their valuable contribution in various fields. The name of Satara and District is being remembered in the country and abroad because of their great achievements.

 Social Work.

Gopal Ganesh Agarkar Born at Tembhu , Tal-Karad Dist.Satara.

Lokhitwadi Gopal Hari

Maharshi Vithal Ramji Shinde Freedom fighter, right hand of Krantisinh Kisan Mahadev Veer Nana Patil (Kavathe, Tal-Wai) of Aundh State, Freedom fighter, Barrister Appasaheb Pant Pratinidhi introduced 'Gramrajya System' in Aundh State

 Spiritual studies.

Bramhachaitnya Godavlekar Maharaj Gondawale Bk., Tal-Man, Dist.Satara Sevagiri Maharaj Pusegaon Tal- Dist.Satara Gopalnath Maharaj Triputi(Jamb), Tal-Satara. Jayram Swami Wagoan, Dist.Satara Rangnath Swami Nigadi , Dist.Satara Dada Maharaj Satarkar Satara Govindswami Aphale Kshetra Mahuli, Tal.Satara Baba Maharaj Satarkar Satara

 Art and Culture

Theatre

Chintamanrao Kolhatkar Bal Kolhatkar Saudagar Nagnath Gore, Bhadale,Tal-

Swararaj Chota Gandharva Koregaon S.G.Gupte Gosavi G.P.Deshpande (Gopu)

Writer Acharya Kaka Kalelkar

N.H.Apate N.C.Kelkar R.B.Parasnis Vyanktesh Madgulkar S.M.Mate

Laxmanrao Mane(Uparakar) Poet "Kavi Yeshwant" Y.D.Pendharkar(Chaphal,Tal.Patan) "Kavi Girish" S.K.Kanitkar(,Koregaon) B.C.Mardhekar Mardhe , Dist.Satara Other Important personalities Honoured by several National Awards. The great work of 'Marathi Vishwa Tarktirth Laxmanshastri Joshi Kosh'. Details are in landmarks section from home page . "Lawani Samradni' & winner of Yamunabai Waikar several National level awards Shahir Sabale Winner of National Awards Principal Shivajirao Bhosale Barrister P.G.Patil Satara P.B.Gajendragadkar Ex-Chief Justice of India

 Industries & Co-operative.

Popularly known as 'Vima Maharshi' founder of '' and Western India

V.G. Alias Annasaheb Chirmule Insurance' the, first insurance compeny in 1913. Nilkanthrao Kalyani Wellklnown Industrialist Dhanjibhai Kooper Founder of Kooper Industries,Satara

 Sports

Winner of Silver Medal in Asian Baburao Kashid (Rahimatpur) Games,Manila Nanda Jadhav National Level player(Running) Youngest swimmer(10 Years) to cross the Jibralter Strait. First time in the history of Snehal Kadam & Satish Kadam swimming, the daughter at the age 10, has created this record with her father Shri.Satish Kadam, working in Revenue Dept,Satara.