Nilanga

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  ?Nilanga
Maharashtra • India
Map indicating the location of Nilanga
Location of Nilanga
Coordinates: 18°06′N 76°46′E / 18.1, 76.77
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 583 m (1,913 ft)
District(s) Latur
Population 31,660 (2001)

Coordinates: 18°06′N 76°46′E / 18.1, 76.77 Nilanga is a city and a municipal council in Latur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

[edit] Geography

Nilanga is located at 18.1° N 76.77° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 583 metres (1912 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Nilanga had a population of 31,660. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Nilanga has an average literacy rate of 66%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 57%. In Nilanga, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Majority of population of this town is involved in Agriculture and traditional retail business. Lingayat and Marwari communities have dominated this town by their influence in business. This town is native place for ex CM of Maharashtra Dr. Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Nilanga
  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.
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