Sangli-Miraj

Miraj

Miraj , is an historic town in southern Maharashtra, India. The history of the town dates back to the early 10th century, and the town is known for its rich tradition of Hindustani classical music and for religious harmony. It served as a stronghold and a strategic bastion because of its location...

 & Kupwad is a city and a municipal corporation

Municipal corporation

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 in Sangli district

Sangli district

Sangli district is a district of Maharashtra state in west-central India. Sangli city is the district headquarters. The district is 24.51% urban. Sangli and Miraj are the largest cities. The industrial town of Kirloskarwadi is also located in the Sangli District...

 in the India

India

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n state

States and territories of India

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 of Maharashtra

Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...

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Demographics

India census

Census

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, Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad had a population of 436,639. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 69%. In Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.