Remuna

Remuna
ରେମୁଣା
Notified Area Council
Remuna
Coordinates: 21°31′34″N 86°52′20″E / 21.52611°N 86.87222°E / 21.52611; 86.87222Coordinates: 21°31′34″N 86°52′20″E / 21.52611°N 86.87222°E / 21.52611; 86.87222
Country  India
State Odisha
District Baleswar
Elevation 20 m (70 ft)
Time zone IST (+5.30)
Pin Code 756019
Telephone Code 067827

Remuna is a town and a notified area committee in Baleswar district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is famous for the Khirachora Gopinatha Temple.

Geography

Remuna is located at 21°31′34″N 86°52′20″E / 21.52611°N 86.87222°E / 21.52611; 86.87222.[1] It has an average elevation of 20 metres (65 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census[2] Remuna had a population of 28,958. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Remuna has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 53%. In Remuna, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Tourism

Historical Place

Accommodation

Art & Craft

Remuna is famous for brass and bronze applique and utensils which are very intricate and well crafted. The local artisans have been doing this for ages and selling them in the local market and exporting to other places.

References


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