Sangamner
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| Coordinates | 19°34′N 74°13′E / 19.57°N 74.22°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District(s) | Ahmadnagar |
| Population | 61,958 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 549 m (1,801 ft) |
Sangamner is located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra state in India. It is situated on Pravara river and it is one of the developed city in near by area. The city got its name because it is on the site of the confluence (sangam) of three rivers in the area: Pravara, Mhalungi and Mahanuti. It is famous for it's cloth market, educational facilities, sugar factory and agriculture as well as tobacco products (Gaichhap).
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[edit] Geography
Sangamner is located at 19°34′N 74°13′E / 19.57°N 74.22°E[1]. It has an average elevation of 549 metres (1801 feet). 120 km from Sangamner, so it has an economically strong position. It is also the second largest city and market in Ahmednagar District after Ahmednagar City. The Pravara is main river of sangamner which providing the water to the city and surrounding area. On the Pravara river change detection one of the important Project of Prof Pragati Deshmukh (Department of Geography, Sangamner College, Sangamner).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2006[update] India census[2], Sangamner had a population of 4,39,806. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sangamner has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 71%. In Sangamner, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. hi its not good
[edit] Culture
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[edit] Religion
Hinduism is the most commonly practised religion in Sanamner, although mosques, gurudwaras, Jain temples and other religious buildings are found in the city. The most prominent Hindu temple in Sangamner is the lord ganesh temple of Samnapur, located near to Sangamner. The most famous is likely the Saibaba Temple, located at near Ghats on Pravara River side. All the functions of all religions are celebrated with equal enthusiasm and zest. The Ganesh festival is most important attraction of Sangamner city.[3]
| Population total | Male | Female |
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| 439 806 | 226 022 | 213 784 |
| Literates total | Male | Female |
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| 286 779 | 167 277 | 119 502 |
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Sangamner
- ^ "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.
- ^ http://ahmednagar.gov.in/html_docs/Taluka-Sangamner.htm
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