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Muri — city — Coordinates 23°22′N 85°52′E / 23.37°N 85.86°ECoordinates: 23°22′N 85°52′E / 23.37°N 85.86°E Country India State Jharkhand District(s) Ranchi Population 11,999 (2001[update]) Time zone IST (UTC+05:30) Muri is a census town in Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is an important railway junction.
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census[1], Muri had a population of 11,999. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Muri has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 62%. In Muri, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Industry
Aluminum Smelter Plant of the Indian Aluminum Company, operating since 1938, is located here. The company is now owned by Hindalco Limited of Aditya Birla Group.
References
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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