Dharur

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  ?Dharur
Maharashtra • India
Map indicating the location of Dharur
Location of Dharur
 Dharur 
Coordinates: 18°49′N 76°07′E / 18.82, 76.12
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation

• 739 m (2,425 ft)
District(s) Bid
Population 18,350 (2001)

Coordinates: 18°49′N 76°07′E / 18.82, 76.12 Dharur is a city and a municipal council in Bid district in the state of Maharashtra, India.

[edit] Geography

Dharur is located at 18.82° N 76.12° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 739 metres (2424 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Dharur had a population of 18,350. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dharur has an average literacy rate of 65%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74% and, female literacy is 55%. In Dharur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dharur
  2. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.