Ozar, Nashik District
Ozar 
pronunciation is a census town in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Ozar
OZAR MIG | |
|---|---|
town | |
  Ozar Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 20.0945°N 73.9275°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Nashik |
| Government | |
| • Body | Nagar parishad |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 51,297 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Demographics
As of 2011 India census,[2] Ozar (Ojhar, Ozhar) has a population of 51,297. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Ozar has an average literacy rate of 78.9%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 75%. In Ozar, 12.35% of the population is under 6 years of age. Ozar has some major central government installations; HAL and an Indian Air Force & Military Engineering Services (MES) Station. This town is famous for its Vineyards, Grapes, and Onions.
Ozar Mig has defence based Airport also known as Nashik Airport or Ozar Airport and daily cargo service from here. An alternate option to reduce air traffic of Major nearby cities. The Pragati Aerospace Museum is also located here.
The town is situated on the Indian national highway no. 3 that is Mumbai Agra highway. One of the fast Developing and growing town in Nashik district.
Common In early 1925, the table grape revolution was started in Ozar by Raosaheb Jairam Krishna Gaikwad.
References
- http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=580096
- "Census India 2011". censusindia.gov.in.
http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=620793