Rajura (Marathi: ) is a city and a municipal council in the Chandrapur district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Rajura is located at 1947N 7922E / 19.78N 79.37E / 19.78; 79.37 in Maharashtra, the second most populous and the third largest in area of India's 28 states.The city has an average elevation of 181metres (593feet).Rajura lies on the banks of the Wardha River and falls within the coal belt of Central India. According to the 2001 Indian census, Rajura has a population of approximately 25,843 (52% male, 48% female). Children under age 6 constitute approximately 15% of the population. Rajura's average literacy rate of 72% (77% among males, 67% among females) significantly exceeds the national average of 59.5%. Rajura lies in the heart of the coal- and cement-producing areas of Maharashtra. Due to the availability of minerals and raw materials in the area, there are a number of cement factories near the city, including Ambuja Cement, UltraTech Cement,...
