Ramgarh, Rajasthan

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native_name = Ramgarh | type = city | latd = 23.92 | longd = 73.95
locator_position = right | state_name = Rajasthan
district = Sikar
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altitude = 121
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 28,431| population_density =
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Ramgarh is a city and a municipality in Sikar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Geography

Ramgarh is located at coord|23.92|N|73.95|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/24/Ramgarh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ramgarh] ] . It has an average elevation of 121 metres (396 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Ramgarh had a population of 28,431. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ramgarh has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 48%. In Ramgarh, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

Ramgarh was founded in 1791 and it was one of the richest towns in 19th century. Today, it is a sleepy town.

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