Rahuri
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| Coordinates | 19°23′N 74°39′E / 19.38°N 74.65°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District(s) | Ahmadnagar |
| Population | 34,465 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 511 m (1,677 ft) |
Rahuri is a city and a municipal council in Ahmadnagar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
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[edit] Geography
Rahuri is located at 19°23′N 74°39′E / 19.38°N 74.65°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 511 metres (1676 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[2], Rahuri had a population of 34,465. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Rahuri has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Rahuri, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Prominent Personalities
- Shri Ramakrishna Saraswati Kshirsagar Swamiji (1934 - 1999): Swamiji worked for the rejuvenation and revival of Vedas, Vedic Hindu traditions and Vedic ideology.Datta Kshetra have been formed by divine power of Ramkrishna Saraswati. His Birth Place is Rahuri.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rahuri
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
Rahuri is also well known for its Krishi university, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri Sugar Factory.Now-a-days Rahuri is well known for the new agricultural market yard for trading and auction of ONION.
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