- Satara village near Tadoba Tiger Reserve is known for cleanliness and community pride
- Villagers maintain spotless streets and use solar power and rainwater harvesting methods
- Women lead the village, and many work as safari guides in the nearby national park
Far from the frantic pace of urban India lies a pocket of serenity that feels almost unreal. Satara, a charming village tucked near the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, is quietly rewriting perceptions about rural life. Now, a travel vlogger has taken her followers on a virtual journey to this extraordinary village. Ankita Kumar, through her visit, found that sometimes the most remarkable places are the ones that don't make it to glossy brochures. In the video shared on Instagram, the content creator exclaims, "The next time someone says Indian villages are dirty, get them to this village."
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What To Expect At Satara Village In Maharashtra
- As the content creator describes, this is a village with spotless streets where kids help collect trash every evening. Villagers take turns cleaning the entire village. No open drains, no garbage piles, just pride and discipline.
- Hot water comes free from a common solar heater. Drinking water is available through an RO water ATM card. Every home has a tap with a meter, so everyone pays only for what they use.
- Street lights are solar-powered, and they turn on automatically at night. Swearing in this village costs you Rs 500.
- There's a hangout spot for senior citizens where they can relax, watch TV, and chat.
- A small library for the kids.
- They follow rainwater harvesting, composting, and there is not a single open toilet in sight. Even the cattle sheds don't smell.
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Ankita further adds, "Everything you see here was built by the community. Money, labour, and time, all contributed by the villagers themselves. And women are not disrespected; they lead. Many of the women safari guides in Taroba National Park are from this very village."
Praising the efforts of an Indian man named Gajanan for his leadership skills, the travel blogger shared, "It took one man, Gajanan, five years to plan it all and convince everyone to live this way. This is Satara village in Maharashtra near Taroba National Park."
She then reflected on her journey to the village in the caption, "Had only heard about how incredible villages in Maharashtra are. Finally witnessed one. And all of this is because of one powerhouse, Gajanan. What a legend!! Thank youuu, The Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge, Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, and Akshay (chief naturalist, field biologist, animal behaviourist, and passionate wildlife speaker) for taking me to this incredible village that we can all learn from."
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The video giving a virtual tour inside the village impressed social media users.
A travel enthusiast mentioned, "This is amazing! A model village for the rest to follow suit. How incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing this, and so beautifully. I would love to visit this village someday." Another added, "This is SO cool. Amazing things happen when people care."
"Thanks for showcasing clean, organised, and inspiring villages that will surely boost tourism," read a comment. Someone shared, "Big respect to Gajanan for patiently convincing them and making this happen."
"I wish cities too follow to do this," read another comment.
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How To Visit Satara Village In Maharashtra
To reach the Satara village, you must first travel to the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.
To reach there, you can hire a cab from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) in Nagpur, approximately 106-140 km away from the national park. You can also take a taxi or bus from Chandrapur Junction, located about 37 km away, or from the Nagpur Railway Station, around 103 km away from the park entrance.
Post exploring the wildlife sanctuary, you can embark on a journey to this village with the assistance of a guide or driver.
