Rahuri
Rahuri | |
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Town | |
| Rahuri Railway Station Rahuri Railway Station | |
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| Country | File:Flag of India.svg India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Ahmednagar |
| Elevation | 511 m (1,677 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 54,325 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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Geography
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Demographics
[edit | edit source]As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Rahuri had a population of 34,465. Males constituted of 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.
History
[edit | edit source]According to legend, the town was named Rahuri, after Rahu, a historical figure in Hinduism.[3] It is believed that Rahu's head touched the ground at this place after it was beheaded by Mohini (Vishnu) from Newasa. Rahuri also has the second most important temple of the Hindu God Shani Dev.[citation needed]
Universities and colleges
[edit | edit source]Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural Engineering, Rahuri
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rahuri
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