Shrirampur

Shrirampur Shrirampur
city
Population  (2001)
• Total	81,270

Shrirampur is a well planed city and a municipal council in Ahmadnagar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Shrirampur had a population of 81,270. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Shrirampur has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 66%. In Shrirampur, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Shrirampur is native place of Zaheer Khan, a renowned Indian Cricket player.

Arid dry climate and well established irrigation system makes Sugarcane an ideal cash crop. Shrirampur is considered as one of the major producers of sugarcane in the sugarcane belt in the state of Maharashtra. Over 10 sugarcane industries surrounding the town make for a very industrious economy. Due to recent setbacks in the sugar industries the people from these areas are turning to other cash crops.

As the name indicates, it is also known for "Shri Ram Mandir" located in the heart of the town. The annual festival for the people is "Ram Navmi" marking the birth of Bhagwan Shri Ramchandra. The festival is well attended by people from surrounding places. People from the nearbyvillages and the town itself come and pray at the temple on this auspicious day. Fireworks take place at the innaugral day. This is the festivalk when people come and enjoy themselves.