Rajur is a census town in Yavatmal district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Rajur is also known as Rajur Colliery.

Rajur
city
Rajur is located in Maharashtra
Rajur
Rajur
Location in Maharashtra, India
Rajur is located in India
Rajur
Rajur
Rajur (India)
Coordinates: 20°03′17″N 78°57′24″E / 20.05472°N 78.95667°E / 20.05472; 78.95667
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictYavatmal
Elevation
741 m (2,431 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total11,677
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Websitehttp://akolemaza.com/

Geography

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Rajur has an average elevation of 741  metres (2431 feet).[1]

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[2] Rajur had a population of 11,677. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Rajur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 62%. In Rajur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

YearMaleFemaleTotal PopulationChangeReligion (%)
HinduMuslimChristianSikhsBuddhistJainOther religions and persuasionsReligion not stated
2001[3]6019565611675-64.46311.5202.1160.19719.8370.1201.7220.026
2011[4]5639505310692- 8.4̥%62.60814.6562.2260.18719.2200.1590.0370.907

Notable People

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References

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  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rajur
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  3. ^ Census India 2001.
  4. ^ Census India 2011.
  5. ^ Institute of Science, Nagpur
  6. ^ "Milind Teltumbde: From coal mine worker to top naxal commando". Deccan Herald. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.