Ramtek

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Ramtek | type = city | latd = 21.4 | longd = 79.33
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Nagpur
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altitude = 345
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 22,517| population_density =
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area_telephone = |07114postal_code = 441106vehicle_code_range = MH-31sex_ratio =
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Ramtek is a city and a municipal council in Nagpur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

History

Ramtek has got Historic temple of lord Rama. It is believed that Ramtek was the place where Rama, the Hindu god, rested while he was in exile. This place is also famous for its relation with Great poet Kalidasa. Kalidasa has written Meghdootum in hills of Ramtek. Late Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narsimha Rao contested his election from Ramtek Constituency.

Geography

Ramtek is located at coord|21.4|N|79.33|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Ramtek.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ramtek] ] . It has an average elevation of 345 metres (1131 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Ramtek had a population of 72,517. 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.

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