Jejuri

Jejuri

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Jejuri | type = city | latd = 18.28 | longd = 74.17
locator_position = right | state_name = Maharashtra
district = Pune
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altitude = 718
population_as_of = 2001
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Jejuri (Marathi : जेजुरी ) is a city and a municipal council in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is famous for the main temple of god Khandoba.

Geography

Jejuri is located at coord|18.28|N|74.17|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Jejuri.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jejuri] ] . It has an average elevation of 718 metres (2355 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Jejuri had a population of 12,000. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Jejuri has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 67%. In Jejuri, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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