Risod

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  ?Risod
Maharashtra • India
Map indicating the location of Risod
Location of Risod
 Risod 
Coordinates: 19°58′N 76°47′E / 19.97, 76.78
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
• Elevation
• 542 m (1,778 ft)
District(s) Washim
Population 27,519 (2001)

Coordinates: 19°58′N 76°47′E / 19.97, 76.78 Risod is a city and a municipal council in Washim district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

[edit] Geography

Risod is located at 19.97° N 76.78° E[1]. It has an average elevation of 542 metres (1778 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2], Risod had a population of 27,519. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Risod has an average literacy rate of 68%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 59%. In Risod, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Risod
  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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