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| subdivision_name2 = [[Nagpur District|Nagpur]] |
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| demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in India##Location in Maharashtra, India |
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| website = [https://nagpur.gov.in/public-utility/ramtek-municipal-council/ Ramtek Municipal council] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|21|23|40|N|79|19|35|E|display=inline,title}} |
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| named_for = [[Rama]] |
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| leader_name = Ashish Jaiswal<ref>{{Cite news|title=New Maharashtra government will do justice to Vidarbha: MLA Ramtek Ashish Jaiswal|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/new-state-govt-will-do-justice-to-vidarbha-ramtek-mla/articleshow/92708658.cms#_ga=2.42191843.732116571.1672758362-879960848.1672758362|website=Times of India| date=7 July 2022 }}</ref> |
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and union territories of India|State]] |
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| postal_code_type = Pincode |
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| postal_code = 441106<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ramtek Pin Code|url=https://news.abplive.com/pincode/maharashtra/nagpur/ramtek-pincode-441106.html|website=ABP news}}</ref> |
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| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] |
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| image_skyline = Spire of Main Shrine - Ram Temple, Ramtek.JPG |
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| subdivision_name2 = [[Nagpur district|Nagpur]] |
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| image_caption = Spire of Main Shrine - Ram Temple, Ramtek |
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| governing_body = Ramtek Municipal Council (RMC) |
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| population_total = 22517 |
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| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] |
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| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] |
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| postal_code = 441106 |
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'''Ramtek''' is a city and [[municipal council]] in [[Nagpur district]] of the [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. |
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'''Ramtek''' is a city and [[municipal council]] in [[Nagpur district]] of [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. |
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==History== |
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[[File:View of Ramtek city from the temple.jpg|left|thumb|View of Ramtek city]] |
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Ramtek has got the historic temple of [[Rama]]. It is believed that Ramtek was the place where [[Rama]], the [[Hindu]] god, rested while he was in exile. According to Hindu history the [[ashram]] of the Hindu sage [[Agastya]] was situated close to Ramtek. While the sages performed religious rites, the demons used to disrupt their activities and slayed holy men. Rama was distressed to hear about this, and took a vow to relieve the world from the demons. |
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==Religious significance== |
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The present temple was built by [[Raghuji Bhonsale]], the Maratha ruler of Nagpur in 18th century after his victory over fort of Deogarh in Chindwara. |
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Ramtek hosts a historic temple of [[Rama]]. It is believed that Ramtek was the place where [[Rama]], the [[Hindu]] god, rested while he was in exile, Hence it is named Ramtek.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ramtek: A Secret Getaway in Maharashtra |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/travel/ramtek-near-nagpur-is-known-for-its-religious-and-adventure-tourism-news-190578 |website=Outlook India}}</ref> According to [[Hindu history]], the [[ashram]] of the Hindu sage [[Agastya]] was situated close to Ramtek. The present temple was built by [[Raghuji Bhonsale]], the Maratha ruler of Nagpur in 18th century after his victory over fort of Deogarh in Chhindwara. |
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This place is also related to the Sanskrit poet [[Kalidasa]]. It is believed that Kalidasa wrote [[Meghadūta]] in the hills of Ramtek |
This place is also related to the Sanskrit poet [[Kalidasa]]. It is believed that Kalidasa wrote [[Meghadūta]] in the hills of Ramtek. |
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Ramtek is the birthplace the second [[Sarsanghchalak]] (supreme leader) of the [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]] [[Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar]]. |
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== Jain Temple == |
== Jain Temple == |
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{{Main|Ramtek Jain temple}} |
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{{fiction|date=February 2019}} |
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[[File:Summit of Shantinath Jain Mandir, Ramtek. - panoramio.jpg|thumb|left|Shantinath Jain temple]] |
[[File:Summit of Shantinath Jain Mandir, Ramtek. - panoramio.jpg|thumb|left|Shantinath Jain temple]] |
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Ramtek is also known for ancient [[Jain]] temple with various ancient statues of Jain [[Tirthankara]]. The main idol of [[Shantinatha]], the sixteenth |
Ramtek is also known for its ancient [[Jain]] temple with various ancient statues of Jain [[Tirthankara]]. The main idol of [[Shantinatha]], the sixteenth Tirthankara has a legend associated with it. |
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It became more popular when one of the leading [[Digambar]] [[Jain]] [[Acharyas]], [[Acharya Vidyasagar]] visited and stayed with his sangh in Ramtek in 1993, 94, 2008, 2013 and 2017 for the four months of [[chaturmas]] during the rainy season. With his inspiration, a big [[Jain]] temple has been constructed |
It became more popular when one of the leading [[Digambar]] [[Jain]] [[Acharyas]], [[Acharya Vidyasagar]] visited and stayed with his sangh in Ramtek in 1993, 94, 2008, 2013 and 2017 for the four months of [[chaturmas]] during the rainy season. With his inspiration, a big [[Jain]] temple has been constructed. |
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The place was ruled by Gond rulers before being captured by the Bhonsale rulers of Nagpur in the eighteenth century. |
The place was ruled by Gond rulers before being captured by the Bhonsale rulers of Nagpur in the eighteenth century. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Ramtek has an engineering college '''KITS'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kits.edu |title=KITS Engineering college}}</ref> which comes under [[Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University]], [[Nagpur]] as also the [[Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University]] |
Ramtek has an engineering college '''KITS'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kits.edu |title=KITS Engineering college}}</ref> which comes under [[Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University]], [[Nagpur]] as also the [[Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kksanskrituni.digitaluniversity.ac/ |title=Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University}}</ref> The college Shri Narendra Tidke College of Arts and Commerce is also located in Ramtek.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sntcollegeramtek.org/ |title=Shri Narendra Tidke College of Arts and Commerce, Ramtek}}</ref> |
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The college Shri Narendra Tidke College of Arts and Commerce is also located in Ramtek.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sntcollegeramtek.org/ |title=Shri Narendra Tidke College of Arts and Commerce, Ramtek}}</ref> Ramji mahajan Deshmukh Nagar parishad Highschool run by nagar parishad ramtek for highschool education. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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[[File:Nagpur.png| |
[[File:Nagpur.png|right|thumb|200px|Map of Nagpur district with major towns(including Ramtek) and rivers.]] |
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Ramtek is located at {{Coord|21.4|N|79.33|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Ramtek.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ramtek]</ref> It has an average elevation of 345 metres (1131 feet). It is located at a distance of around 50 km from [[Nagpur]]. [[ |
Ramtek is located at {{Coord|21.4|N|79.33|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Ramtek.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ramtek]</ref> It has an average elevation of 345 metres (1131 feet). It is located at a distance of around 50 km from [[Nagpur]]. [[Khindasi lake]] is one of the important tourist attractions at Ramtek. |
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[[Khindasi lake]] is one of the important tourist attractions at Ramtek. |
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==Attractions== |
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[[Khindsi Lake]] near Ramtek offers water sports activities.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} Ramdham on the Jabalpur National Highway is a theme park with replica temples. Ramdham was later expanded into a water park, resort, adventure zone, agro zone, bird zone by the name of Lighthouse Water Park & Resort.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999| |
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Ramtek had a population of 22,517. 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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|2001<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/21494/download/24626/PC01_C01_27.xls Census India 2001].</ref> |
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| style="text-align:right;" |11554 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |10962 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |22516 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |84.038 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |5.547 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.115 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.133 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |8.834 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.737 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.551 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.044 |
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|2011<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/11382/download/14495/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS Census India 2011].</ref> |
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| style="text-align:right;" |11321 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |10989 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |22310 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |-0.915 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |84.496 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |6.015 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.036 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.081 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |8.467 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.758 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.121 |
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| style="text-align:right;" |0.027 |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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|Northeast = Madhya Pradesh State Border, [[Seoni]], [[Jabalpur]] |
|Northeast = Madhya Pradesh State Border, [[Seoni]], [[Jabalpur]] |
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|East = [[Tumsar]]([[Bhandara district]]) |
|East = [[Tumsar]]([[Bhandara district]]) |
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|Southeast = [[Bhandara]] |
|Southeast = [[Bhandara (city)|Bhandara]] |
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|South = [[Mauda]] |
|South = [[Mauda]] |
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|Southwest = [[Kamptee]], [[Nagpur]] |
|Southwest = [[Kamptee]], [[Nagpur]] |
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Latest revision as of 19:25, 4 May 2024
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Ramtek | |
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Municipal council | |
 Spire of Main Shrine - Ram Temple, Ramtek | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Nagpur |
| Named for | Rama |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal council |
| • Body | Ramtek Municipal council |
| • MLA | Ashish Jaiswal[1] |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Pincode | 441106[2] |
| Website | Ramtek Municipal council |
Ramtek is a city and municipal council in Nagpur district of Maharashtra, India.
Religious significance[edit]
Ramtek hosts a historic temple of Rama. It is believed that Ramtek was the place where Rama, the Hindu god, rested while he was in exile, Hence it is named Ramtek.[3] According to Hindu history, the ashram of the Hindu sage Agastya was situated close to Ramtek. The present temple was built by Raghuji Bhonsale, the Maratha ruler of Nagpur in 18th century after his victory over fort of Deogarh in Chhindwara.
This place is also related to the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa. It is believed that Kalidasa wrote Meghadūta in the hills of Ramtek.
Jain Temple[edit]
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Ramtek is also known for its ancient Jain temple with various ancient statues of Jain Tirthankara. The main idol of Shantinatha, the sixteenth Tirthankara has a legend associated with it.
It became more popular when one of the leading Digambar Jain Acharyas, Acharya Vidyasagar visited and stayed with his sangh in Ramtek in 1993, 94, 2008, 2013 and 2017 for the four months of chaturmas during the rainy season. With his inspiration, a big Jain temple has been constructed.
The place was ruled by Gond rulers before being captured by the Bhonsale rulers of Nagpur in the eighteenth century.
Education[edit]
Ramtek has an engineering college KITS[4] which comes under Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur as also the Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University.[5] The college Shri Narendra Tidke College of Arts and Commerce is also located in Ramtek.[6]
Geography[edit]
Ramtek is located at 21°24′N 79°20′E / 21.4°N 79.33°E.[7] It has an average elevation of 345 metres (1131 feet). It is located at a distance of around 50 km from Nagpur. Khindasi lake is one of the important tourist attractions at Ramtek.
Attractions[edit]
Khindsi Lake near Ramtek offers water sports activities.[citation needed] Ramdham on the Jabalpur National Highway is a theme park with replica temples. Ramdham was later expanded into a water park, resort, adventure zone, agro zone, bird zone by the name of Lighthouse Water Park & Resort.[citation needed]
Demographics[edit]
As of 2001[update] India census,[8] Ramtek had a population of 22,517. 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.
| Year | Male | Female | Total Population | Change | Religion (%) | |||||||
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| Hindu | Muslim | Christian | Sikhs | Buddhist | Jain | Other religions and persuasions | Religion not stated | |||||
| 2001[9] | 11554 | 10962 | 22516 | - | 84.038 | 5.547 | 0.115 | 0.133 | 8.834 | 0.737 | 0.551 | 0.044 |
| 2011[10] | 11321 | 10989 | 22310 | -0.915 | 84.496 | 6.015 | 0.036 | 0.081 | 8.467 | 0.758 | 0.121 | 0.027 |
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See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "New Maharashtra government will do justice to Vidarbha: MLA Ramtek Ashish Jaiswal". Times of India. 7 July 2022.
- ^ "Ramtek Pin Code". ABP news.
- ^ "Ramtek: A Secret Getaway in Maharashtra". Outlook India.
- ^ "KITS Engineering college".
- ^ "Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University".
- ^ "Shri Narendra Tidke College of Arts and Commerce, Ramtek".
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ramtek
- ^ "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.
- ^ Census India 2001.
- ^ Census India 2011.
