Ashta, Maharashtra
| Ashta आष्टा | |
|---|---|
| city | |
| Nickname(s): सव्वालाखी आष्टा | |
  Ashta Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 16°57′N 74°24′E / 16.95°N 74.4°ECoordinates: 16°57′N 74°24′E / 16.95°N 74.4°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Sangli |
| Elevation | 567 m (1,860 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 37,105 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Vehicle registration | MH-10 |
| Website |
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Ashta is a city and a municipal council in Sangli district in the state of Maharashtra, India. The name "Ashta" is due to Lord Raam established eight (Asht) Lord Mahadev temples in this area.
Geography
Ashta is located at 16°57′N 74°24′E / 16.95°N 74.4°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 567 metres (1860 ft).
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[2] Ashta had a population of 37105. Male constitute 51% of the population and females 49%.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Ashta
- ↑ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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