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Aurangabad
City
Aurangabad
Coordinates:
Country
State
Region
District
Established
Founded by
Named for
Government
19.88N 75.32ECoordinates:
19.88N 75.32E
India
Maharashtra
Marathwada
Aurangabad
A.D. 1610
Malik Ambar
Aurangzeb
Divisional Commissioner of
Aurangabad
Mayor
Area
City
Elevation
Population (2011)[1]
City
Rank
Density
Metro[1]
Languages
Official
Time zone
PIN
Telephone code
Vehicle registration
Website
Sanjeev Jaiswal
Kala Ojha
123 km2 (47 sq mi)
568 m (1,864 ft)
1,171,260
31
9,500/km2
(25,000/sq mi)
1,413,711
Marathi, Hindi,
English
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aurangabad.nic.in
Contents
1 History
3 Geology
4 Demographics
5 Economy
o 5.1 Industry
7 Transport
o 7.1 Air
o 7.2 Rail
o 7.3 Road
8 Education
9 Aurangabad Cantonment
10 Tourist attractions
o 10.1 Fun Places
12 Local arts
o 12.1 Mashru and Himroo
13 See also
14 References
15 External links
History
Month
Jul
Aug Sep
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39.0
31.95
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Average
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(62.23
low C (F) (48.2) (53.6) (59) (68) (73.4) (72.1) (71.1) (68.9) (68) (62.6) (53.6) (48.2)
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Average
11.3 2.7 5.6 3.9 26.2 132.2 157.9 152.7 146.0 62.1 26.8 12.0
precipitatio
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The co-ordinates for Aurangabad are N 19 53' 47" E 75 23' 54". The city is surrounded by
hills on all directions.
Climate Classification: Aurangabad features a semiarid climate under the Kppen climate
classification.
Temperature: Annual mean temperatures in Aurangabad range from 17 to 33 C, with the most
comfortable time to visit in the winter October to February. The highest maximum temperature
ever recorded was 46 C (114 F) on 25 May 1905. The lowest recorded temperature was 2 C
(36 F) on 2 February 1911. In the cold season, the district is sometimes affected by cold waves
in association with the eastward passage of western disturbances across north India, when the
minimum temperature may drop down to about 2 C to 4 C (35.6 F to 39.2 F).[8]
Rainfall: Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season from June to
September.Thunderstorms occur between November to April. Average annual rainfall is
710 mm.The city is often cloudy during the monsoon season and the cloud cover may remain
together days. The daily maximum temperature in the city often drops to around 22 C due to the
cloud cover and heavy rains.
Geology
Demographics
Religions in Aurangabad
Religion
Percent
Hindus
Muslims
Buddhists
Christians
Jains
Others
49%
39%
8.6%
1.4%
1.7%
0.3%
Distribution of religions
Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%).
[show]Population growth
2011 census has put the city of Aurangabad in million plus metro club of India. The city
municipal area has total population of 11,71,260 while population including metropolitan area
counts to 14,13,711. City ranks 5th in the population of metrocities of Maharashtra after
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nashik. 52.5% of Aurangabad's population is in the 1559 years age
category. Around 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
Main article: Economy of Aurangabad
See also: Make In Maharashtra
As one of the largest cities in India, and as a result of its many colleges and universities,
Aurangabad is emerging as a prominent location for IT and manufacturing.
There is evidence to believe that Aurangabad was developed as a trading hub four centuries ago.
Aurangabad is one of the fastest developing cities in Asia. It tops the chart among the developing
cities. It lies on a major trade route that used to connect north-west India's sea and land ports to
the Deccan region. Recently Aurangabad was in news for placing single largest order for
Mercedes Benz cars in a single transaction in India 150 Mercedes Benz cars worth Rs 65
crore.[11][12] Without a local Mercedes-Benz showroom and encountering an indifferent MercedesBenz dealer in the nearest city, a group of successful citizens pooled their orders and negotiated a
record agreement with the firm. Soon after that, bulk purchase order of 101 BMW cars was also
placed.
Industry
Himroo Shawl
The city was a major silk and cotton textile production centre. A fine blend of silk with locally
grown cotton was developed as Himroo textile. Paithani silk saris are also made in Aurangabad.
With the opening of the Hyderabad-Godavari Valley Railways in the year 1900 several ginning
factories were started.[13] After 1960, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)
began acquiring land and setting up industrial estates. Aurangabad is now classic example of
efforts of state government towards balanced industrialisation of state.[14]
Major Industrial areas of Aurangabad are Chikhalthana MIDC, Shendra MIDC and Waluj MIDC.
A new industrial belt namely Shendra - Bidkin Industrial Park is being developed under DMIC.
[15]
The Maharashtra Centre For Entrepreneurship Development's main office is in Aurangabad.
Many renowned Indian and MNCs have established themselves in the Industrial Estates of
Aurangabad:
Recently Aurangabad became the third city in Maharashtra (after Pune & Nashik) to host an auto
cluster namely Marathwada Auto Cluster(MAC).[16] Electrical goods major Siemens has set up a
plant for manufacturing of superior quality bogies for locomotives, electric multiple units and
metro coaches at Shendra MIDC Aurangabad.[17]
Modern Retail Industry has made its presence felt in the forms of Malls. Prozone Mall spread
over 1 million square feet is the biggest in the region. The industry is a big employment
generator. Prozone alone created direct employment opportunities for 4000 people.[18]
Financial services
Modern banking in the district may be said to have begun when the Central Bank of India was
established in Hyderabad State on 19 February 1932, at Jalna, and in next year i.e., on 20
December 1933, at Aurangabad. Later on in 1945 the Bank of Hyderabad was established under
the Hyderabad State Bank Act of 1350 Fasli.[19]
In the first decade of the twenty-first century, Aurangabad has seen a spurt in financial activities,
with almost all public sector and private banks have opened up branches including the State
Bank of India, Union Bank of India, State Bank of Hyderabad, Bank of Maharashtra, Citibank
India, Deutsche Bank, ICICI Bank, Bank of India, HDFC Bank, etc. Also Regional Rural Bank
viz. Maharashtra Gramin Bank has its regional head office in Aurangabad city.
Kranti Chowk
Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is the local civil body. It is divided into six zones.
The Municipal Council was established in 1936, the Municipal Council area was about 54.5 km2.
It was elevated to the status of Municipal Corporation from 8 December 1982, and
simultaneously including eighteen peripheral villages, making total area under its jurisdiction to
138.5 km2 extended its limits.
The city is divided in 99 electoral wards called as Prabhag, and each ward is represented by a
Corporator elected by the people from each ward. There are two Committees, General Body and
Standing Committee headed by the Mayor and the Chairman respectively. AMC is responsible
for providing basic amenities like drinking water, drainage facility, road, street lights, healthcare
facilities, primary schools, etc. AMC collects its revenue from the urban taxes which are imposed
on citizens. The administration is headed by the Municipal Commissioner; an I.A.S. Officer,
assisted by the other officers of different departments.
Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench, ITC Welcomgroup's The Rama International, Ajanta
Ambassador & Cidco Town Center Aerial view
Judiciary
The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court was established in 1982. Initially only a few
districts of Maharashtra were under this bench. Subsequently in 1988, Ahmednagar and others
districts were attached to the bench. The jurisdiction of the Aurangabad Bench is over the
districts of Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Dhule, Jalna, Jalgaon, Beed, Parbhani, Latur and
Osmanabad. The Aurangabad bench has now 15 judges. The first phase of centrally located
magnificent High Court edifice, having 6,202.18 square metres built up area was opened in the
month of June 1995.
Transport
Air
Aurangabad Airport (Chikkalthana Airport) is an airport serving the city and has connecting
flights to Hyderabad, Delhi, Udaipur, Mumbai, Jaipur, Pune, Nagpur. In 2008, flights were made
available to the people travelling to the Hajj pilgrimage.[22][23]
Rail
See also: Hyderabad-Godavari Valley Railways
Aurangabad (station code:AWB) is a station located on the Secunderabad-Manmad section of the
Nanded Division of South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. Aurangabad has rail
connectivity with Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad. It is also connected to Nanded, Shirdi, Parli,
Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Amritsar, Ambala, Nizamabad, Kurnool, Renigunta, Vishakapatnam,
Kakinada, Erode, Madurai, Bhopal, Gwalior, Vadodra, Narsapur, Chennai, Tirupati,
Rameswaram, Ahmedabad, Okha and Rajkot. But there is still a demand for direct rail
connectivity to other major cities of India. The Aurangabad Jan Shatabdi Express is the fastest
train connecting it with Mumbai.
Road
Education
Aurangabad Cantonment
Main article: Aurangabad cantonment
Aurangabad Cantonment is the greenest area of the Aurangabad city. It also has a nine hole golf
course, the only such course in Marathwada region. Aurangabad Cantonment was formed in the
year 1819 with European Officers to train the Nizam Army. In 1903, a treaty was signed between
British and the Nizam, and it was decided to establish a proper Cantonment. Today the
Cantonment is spread across 2,584 acres (10.46 km2) with civil population of 19274 as per 2001
census.[26]
Tourist attractions
Main article: Tourist attractions in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Bhadkal Gate built by Malik Ambar in commemoration of his victory against the Mughals.
The Aurangabad city is known for the Bibi Ka Maqbara situated about 3 km (2 mi) from the city
which is the burial place of Emperor Aurangzeb's wife, Dilras Banu Begum also known as
Rabia-ud-Daurani. It is an imitation of the Taj Mahal at Agra and due to its similar design, it is
popularly known as the "Taj of the Deccan".[27] The 17th-century water mill (Panchakki) situated
at a distance of 1 km from the city is known for its underground water channel, which traverses
more than 8 km. to its source away in the mountains. The channel culminates into an artificial
waterfall that powers the mill. The city is also famous for the 52 gates built in Mughal era which
gives it a name as "City of Gates".[28] Aurangabad Caves, situated at a distance of 5 km (3 mi),
nestled amidst the hills are 12 Buddhist caves dating back to 3 A.D. Of particular interest are the
Tantric influences evident in the iconography and architectural designs of the caves. The Salim
Ali Lake & Bird Sanctuary, popularly known as Salim Ali Talab is located near Delhi Gate,
opposite Himayat Bagh. It is located in the northern part of the city. During the Mughal period it
was known as Khiziri Talab. It has been renamed after the great ornithologist and naturalist
Salim Ali. It also has a bird Sanctuary and a garden maintained by the Aurangabad Municipal
Corporation. The Shuli bhanjan is a nearing hill station with Dattatreya temple.
Fun Places
City of Aurangabad have various fun places, Aurangabad have one of largest shopping mall in
India named Prozone Mall along with several multiplex cinema houses, city also have several
outlets of KFC, Domino's Pizza, Cafe Coffee Day etc. Aurangabad being a tourist capital of
Maharashtra, have several high quality hotels along with five star hotels, also has several sport
clubs including Golf Course.
Wali Aurangabadi
The culture of Aurangabad city is heavily influenced by Hyderabad. The old city still retains the
cultural flavour and charms of Muslim culture of Hyderabad. Its influence is reflected in the
language and cuisine of the locals. Although Marathi and Urdu are the principal languages of the
city, they are spoken in Dakhni Hyderabadi Urdu dialect.[29]
Wali Dakhni also known as Wali Aurangabadi (16671731 or 1743) was a classical poet
of Urdu from Aurangabad. He was the first established poet to have composed in Urdu
language. Prominent poets like Shah Hatem, Shah Abro, Mir Taqi Mir, Zauq and Sauda
were among his admirers.[30] Other prominent poets from Aurangabad include Siraj
Aurangabadi, Azad Bilgrami and Sikandar Ali Wajd.
Abul Ala Maududi one of the Muslim scholar ( 19031979 ) was born in Aurangabad,
India. Syed Abul A'ala Maududi was born to Maulana Ahmad Hasan, a lawyer by
profession.[31] His father was "descended from the Chishti line of saints.[32] He was also
the founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, the Islamic revivalist party.[33]
Cuisine
Local arts
Paithani Textiles: The Paithani sarees from Paithan are considered to be priced possession
by one and all. One can get an opportunity to witness this age old art of weaving Paithani
sarees. The yarn used is of pure silk and the zari or gold threads drawn from pure gold.
Himroo: The fabric is said to have originated in Persia, though not conclusively proved,
Himroo is associated with the times of Mohammad Tughlaq who ruled in the 14th
century. When Mohammad Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad many
weavers came and settled here. During the exodus the weavers instead of returning to
Delhi stayed back here. During the reign of Malik Ambar, the city's fame attracted many
people from far and wide. During the Mughal rule under Aurangzeb's governorship,
Auarangabad the capital and the weavers became more prosperous. The only industry in
Aurangabad allured hundreds of craftsman. Members of the royal family and an elite few
used the famous Aurangabad Himroo. Himroo weaving is very characteristic and
distinctive. Fabrics and shawls from Aurangabad are much in demand for their unique
style and design.[37]
Bidriware : A unique form of gold and silver inlays on copper is preserved here from
ancient Persian traditions that have been sustained in the Deccan. This ancient art still
finds expression in the modern items like cufflinks, nameplates and more. Typical bidri
items include plates, bowls, vases, ashtrays, trinket boxes, huqqa bases and jewellery.
Kaghzipura: A place situated near Daulatabad made first handmade paper in India after
the technology was brought here by Mongol invaders. Interestingly this paper has been
used to print the Quran.[37]
See also
References
1.
Paper 2 Cities having population 1 million and above 2011 census
"Maharashtra Tourism Minister declared Aurangabad as the tourism capital of the state.".
Retrieved 2014-02-27.
Qureshi Dulari, "Tourism Potential in Aurangabad," p.6
1.
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