Ajara (India)

Ajara
Town
Ajara Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 16.12°N 74.2°E / 16.12; 74.2
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Kolhapur
Government
• Body	Nagar Panchayat
Elevation	660 m (2,170 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	18,000
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	416505
ISO 3166 code	IN-MH
Website	maharashtra.gov.in

Ajara is a census town and the headquarters of Ajara Taluka in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India. It is a developing city with a Nagar Panchayat (municipal council).

Ajara is mainly known for its Ajara Ghansal Tandul rice. Two rivers flow through the town, the Chitra and the Hiranyakeshi. Ramtirth, a site where Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita are believed to have stayed during their 14-year vanvas (exile), is located here.

Geography

Ajara is located at 16.12°N 74.2°E / 16.12; 74.2, with an average elevation of 660 m (2,170 ft). It is known for its scenic, green landscape.

Ajara is 84 km from Kolhapur and 33 km from the Amboli Hill station. The nearest major city is Gadhinglaj.

Demographics

As of 2011, Ajara had a population of 18,000, with males comprising 51% of the population and females 49%. The town has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; male literacy is 55%, while female literacy is 45%. Twelve percent of the population is under 6 years of age. Marathi is the predominant language spoken in the town.

See also

• Pedrewadi