Ajara (India)

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Ajara
Town
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Ajara
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 16°07′N74°12′E / 16.12°N 74.2°E / 16.12; 74.2
CountryFlag of India.svg  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
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).

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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.[ citation needed ]

Geography

Ajara is located at 16°07′N74°12′E / 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, [1] 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. [2] Marathi is the predominant language spoken in the town.

Geographical indication

Ajara Ghansal rice was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government of India on 31 March 2016 (valid until 25 March 2034). [3]

Ajara Taluka Shetkari Vikas Mandal from Ajara, proposed the GI registration of Ajara Ghansal rice. After filing the application in March 2014, the chilli was granted the GI tag in 2016 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Ajara Ghansal rice" exclusive to the rice grown in the region. It thus became the first rice variety from Maharashtra and the 11th type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag.

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References

  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.
  2. "Pin code of Ajara". citypincode.in. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
  3. "Seven agriculture products get GI tag". The Times of India. 4 June 2016. Retrieved 20 November 2024.