Ramtek
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Ramtek | |
State - District(s) |
Maharashtra - Nagpur |
Coordinates | |
Area - Elevation |
- 345 m |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population (2001) - Density |
22,517 - |
Ramtek is a city and a municipal council in Nagpur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
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[edit] History
It is believed that Ramtek was the place where Rama, the Hindu god, rested while he was in exile.
[edit] Geography
Ramtek is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 345 metres (1131 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Ramtek had a population of 22,517. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ramtek has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 68%. In Ramtek, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.