Ramtek

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Coordinates: 21.4° N 79.33° E

Ramtek
Ramtek
State  - District(s)	Maharashtra  - Nagpur
Coordinates	21.4° N 79.33° E
Area  - Elevation	- 345 m
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)  - Density	22,517  -

Ramtek is a city and a municipal council in Nagpur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 References

[edit] History

It is believed that Ramtek was the place where Rama, the Hindu god, rested while he was in exile.

[edit] Geography

Ramtek is located at 21.4° N 79.33° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 345 metres (1131 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, Ramtek had a population of 22,517. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ramtek has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 68%. In Ramtek, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ramtek