Rajura
| Rajura राजुरा | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Rajura | |
| Coordinates: 19°47′N 79°22′E / 19.78°N 79.37°ECoordinates: 19°47′N 79°22′E / 19.78°N 79.37°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Chandrapur |
| Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 25,842 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 442905 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 34 |
Rajura is a city and a municipal council in the Chandrapur district of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Geography
Rajura is located at 19°47′N 79°22′E / 19.78°N 79.37°E[1] in Maharashtra, the second most populous and the third largest in area of India's 28 states. The city has an average elevation of 181 metres (593 feet). Rajura lies on the banks of the Wardha River and falls within the coal belt of Central India.
Demographics
According to the 2001 Indian census,[2] Rajura has a population of approximately 25,843 (52% male, 48% female). Children under age 6 constitute approximately 15% of the population. Rajura's average literacy rate of 72% (77% among males, 67% among females) significantly exceeds the national average of 59.5%.
Industries
Rajura lies in the heart of the coal- and cement-producing areas of Maharashtra. Due to the availability of minerals and raw materials in the area, there are a number of cement factories near the city, including Ambuja Cement, UltraTech Cement, Manikgarh Cement, Gupta Coal, and Murali Agro.The Western Coalfields Limited (Ballarpur Area) is another major employer in the area.
Places of interest
Many temples are located within and around Rajura, including the famous Hanuman temple situated around the lake in Jogapur, about 10 km from Rajura, and the Shri Saibaba temple, the "chota shirdi" in Maharastra on the Wardha River. Every Thursday, prayers are offered to Shri Saibaba, followed by Mahaprasad, arranged by Anna dan seva samit. Additionally, the town of Somanathapura, located in the neighboring Mysore district, holds another famous temple, Somnath Mandir, which, according to legend, was built in a single day.
Other ancient places of interest include Shri Balaji Mandir and Shri Shiv Mandir (where Shri Swami Samarth Aradhana prayed every Thursday).
Marketplace
Rajura has a marketplace which caters to the surrounding cement factories and villages.gothi medical stores,a,leading wholesale & retail pharmacy stores .
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rajura
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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