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Rajapur has an average elevation of 72 metres (236 foot (length)).

India census, Rajapur had a population of 10,499. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Rajapur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82%, and female literacy is 74%. In Rajapur, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

During the days of the Bijapur Sultanate, Rajapur was important maritime trade centre due to a navigable creek that connects it to the Arabian sea. It became an access point to the rich cities of Deccan Plateau for those involved in the Arabia-India commerce.

After defeating the Bijapuri general Afzal Khan (general), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj entered the present-day Ratnagiri district and started capturing the important ports and towns. Many Bijapuri generals fled to Rajapur because its governor, known by the title Rustam-i-Zamani, was on friendly terms with Shivaji Maharaj.

, Rajapur is a hub for business activity for the surrounding many small villages. Rajapur is famous for mangoes called "Alphanso"

locally called "Hapus".

, Aryadurga devi, Devihasol : Shri Aryadurga devi temple is famous in Rajapur (Ratnagiri) Many devotees come to visit this temple. It is 24 km from Rajapur. The fair of Aryadurga devi is famous in Rajapur., Rajapurchi Ganga: At a distance of 2 kilometre from Rajapur, a holy place "Rajapurchi Ganga" i.e. Holy Ganges of Rajapur is wonder of nature. It is situated at a height 25 metres above height of Rajapur. This place is usually dry. However, all of a sudden water starts flowing in ponds. Barring exceptions, usually it happens once in 3 years. Small tanks are built for storing water and facilitating bathing. Surprisingly water temperature in these tanks is different from each other, though those are at distance of 1 metre from each other. Approximately after three months, water disappears

stops streaming. There is a local lore how & why Holy Ganges appeared at this place. Scientifically it could be a long siphon from Sahyadri range. Millions of people visit the Ganges for bathing. One of the bigger tank, 'Kashikund' delivers clean water like glass and people believe that bathing in this water will relieve them of sins., Hot Water Spring: At one kilometre distance from Jawahar Chouk, Rajapur, there is Hot Spring. This place is called "Unhala". Hot water of this spring is rich with sulphur and thought to cure skin diseases., Dhoot Papeshwar Temple: Very old Lord Shiva Temple is situated at 1.5 kilometre Rajapur. There is a waterfall close to Dhootpapeshwar, Mahakali Temple: Goddess Mahakali's temple is situated at Adiware Village, It is very old temple and is close to Rajapur that can be reached by car., Madban: At a distance of 38 km from Rajapur, and possessed of a beach. Also there is a Bhagvati temple., Yeshwantgad, an island fortification., Vatul (village) close to Mumbai Goa Highway. Swaymbhu Mahadev,Adhisthi Devi temples & Gango temple, Wandertek Sunset point, Vatul Dam, Kankaditya Sun Temple: At a distance of approximately 30 km towards Ratnagiri on the Coastal Highway is one of the unique Sun Temples of India with a huge mandap supported only on the sides, Harihareshwar Temple - Pangare Budruk Village: 10 km from Rajapur city. Adjoining to Swami Shivanand (Tembe maharaj) Ashram., Pangare Budruk Dam - A dam built on lake with a waterfront in pangare budruk., Ekveera Devi Temple: Goddess Ekveera's temple is situated at Kotapur Village, It is very old temple.,Rantale: The holy place were Dargah of Mehndi Peer is situated. The place is also called Mehndi nagar.Urs Mubarak is celebrated on 14,15 and 16th of Muharram according to the Urdu calender.