Ajara (India)

Ajara
Town
Ajara is located in Maharashtra
Ajara
Ajara
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 16°07′N 74°12′E / 16.12°N 74.2°E / 16.12; 74.2
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictKolhapur
Government
 • BodyNagar Panchayat
Elevation
660 m (2,170 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total18,000
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
416505
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Websitemaharashtra.gov.in

Ajara is a census town and the headquarters of Ajara Taluka in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India. It is a developing city with a Nagar Panchayat (municipal council).

Ajara is mainly known for its Ajara Ghansal Tandul rice. Two rivers flow through the town, the Chitra and the Hiranyakeshi. Ramtirth, a site where Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita are believed to have stayed during their 14-year vanvas (exile), is located here.[citation needed]

Geography

Ajara is located at 16°07′N 74°12′E / 16.12°N 74.2°E / 16.12; 74.2, with an average elevation of 660 m (2,170 ft). It is known for its scenic, green landscape.

Ajara is 84 km from Kolhapur and 33 km from the Amboli Hill station. The nearest major city is Gadhinglaj.

Demographics

As of 2011,[1] Ajara had a population of 18,000, with males comprising 51% of the population and females 49%. The town has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 55%, while female literacy is 45%. Twelve percent of the population is under 6 years of age.[2] Marathi is the predominant language spoken in the town.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  2. ^ "Pin code of Ajara". citypincode.in. Retrieved 22 March 2014.


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