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

Rahata
city
Rahata is located in Maharashtra
Rahata
Rahata
Location in Maharashtra, India
Rahata is located in India
Rahata
Rahata
Rahata (India)
Coordinates: 19°43′N 74°29′E / 19.717°N 74.483°E / 19.717; 74.483
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictAhmadnagar
Population
 (2001)
 • Total19,024
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Demographics edit

As of the 2001 Indian census,[1] there were 19,024 people residing in Rahata. Males constituted 51% of the population, with the remaining 49% being females. 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%. [citation needed] In Rahta Pimplas, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Location edit

Rahata city is located on the Nagar-Manmad road, just 5 km from holy place Shirdi and 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. Village close to this town in Sakuri, known for Shri. Upasani Maharaj and Sati. Godavari Mata holy place where they lived.

References edit

  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 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.