Rahata

Rahata
city
Rahata
Location in Maharashtra, India
Rahata
Rahata (India)
Coordinates: 19°43′N 74°29′E / 19.717°N 74.483°E / 19.717; 74.483Coordinates: 19°43′N 74°29′E / 19.717°N 74.483°E / 19.717; 74.483
Country  India
State Maharashtra
District Ahmadnagar
Population (2001)
  Total 19,024
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Rahata is a city and a municipal council in Ahmadnagar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Rahata had a population of 19,024. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Rahta Pimplas has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 65%. In Rahta Pimplas, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. Bhagwatipur Kolhar and shirdi is famous place in Rahata Taluka as there is temple of Bhagwati Mata.

Location

Rahata city is located on the Nagar-Manmad road, just 5 km from holy place shirdi & Bhagwatimata (3 1/2 Shaktipeth) temple at Bhagwatipur Kolhar 20 km from shirdi. And Famous for agriculture implements one of the most Showroom famous in Rahta.Temple of Lord Virbhadra is famous for its fair.[specially.Gal Bagadi]Village close to this town in Sakuri,known for Shri.Upasani Maharaj and Sati.Godavari Mata holy place where they lived.

References

  1. "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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