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District of Maharashtra in India
Aurangabad district
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district
A side view of the Kailasha Temple at the Ellora Caves. The temple was carved from a single rock formation.
Ajanta Cave 19
Ajanta Cave 19 - right of the entrance
Rabia Daurani's tomb (Bibi-Ka-Maqbara)
Aurangazeb's tomb in Khuldabad
Daulatabad Fort near Aurangabad
From top, left to right:Kailasha temple at theEllora Caves; facade ofAjanta Cave 19; Buddha carvings to the right of Cave 19's entrance;Bibi Ka Maqbara;Tomb of Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir,Khuldabad;Daulatabad Fort
Location in Maharashtra
Location in Maharashtra
Map
Aurangabad district
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
DivisionAurangabad
HeadquartersAurangabad
Tehsils
Government
 • BodyAurangabad Zilla Parishad
 • Guardian MinisterAbdul Sattar
Additional charge
(Cabinet Minister)
 • President Zilla Parishad
  • President
    Meena Shelke
  • Vice-President
    Lahanu Gaikwad
 • District collectorDeelip Swami (IAS)
 • CEO Zilla ParishadNilesh R. Gatne (IAS)
 • MPs
Area
 • Total
10,100 km2 (3,900 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
3,701,282
 • Density366/km2 (949/sq mi)
 • Urban
37.53%
Demographics
 • Literacy79.02%
 • Sex ratio924
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationMH-20
Major highwaysNH-211
Official LanguageMarathi
Per capita income(Aurangabad district)INR 1,63,325(2019–20)[1]
Nominal gross domestic product(Aurangabad district)INR 98,804crores (2022–23)[2]
Websitechhatrapatisambhajinagar.maharashtra.gov.in

Aurangabad district (Marathi pronunciation:[əu̯ɾəŋɡaːbaːd̪]),[3] officially known asChhatrapati Sambhajinagar district,[4][5][6] is one of the 36districts of the state ofMaharashtra in westernIndia. It borders the districts ofNashik to the west,Jalgaon to the north,Jalna to the east, andAhmednagar to the south.The city of Aurangabad houses the district's administrative headquarters. The district has an area of 10,100 km2, of which 37.55% is urban and the rest is rural. Aurangabad District is amajor tourism region in Marathwada, with attractions including theAjanta Caves andEllora Caves.

Geography

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Aurangabad District is located mainly in theGodavari River Basin and partly in theTapti River Basin. The district is located between19 and20 degrees north longitude and between74 and76 degrees east latitude, covering an area of 10,100 km2.[7]

Geology

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Geological formations

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Aurangabad District lies on theDeccan Plateau and is covered by theDeccan Traps, which formed during theLate Cretaceous andLower Eocene ages. Thin alluvial deposits lie above the Deccan Traps along the major rivers. The basaltic lava flows belonging to the Deccan Traps are the only major geological formation in the district. The lava flows are horizontal, with each flow featuring two distinct layers. The upper layer consists of vesicular and amygdule zeoliticbasalt, while the lower layer consists of massive basalt.[8]

Elevation and mountains

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The average height of southern portion of the district is between 600 and 670 metres. The district features four distinct mountains:[7]

  • Antur – 827 m
  • Abbasgad – 671 m
  • Satonda – 552 m
  • Ajintha – 578 m

Rivers

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The major rivers in Aurangabad District are theGodavari,Purna,Shivana, and Kham rivers.[7]

The Narangi River rises on the southern slopes of the water divide south of the Maniyad River near the village of Naral. It flows pastVaijapur, where it is joined by the Deo Nala River from Nasik District. The Narangi follows a long south-southwesterly course before its point of entry into the Godavari. It is joined by the Chor nala from the west and the Kurla nala from the east, continuing the trend of the Kurla River after the Kurla's confluence.[citation needed]

Climate

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The rainy season lasts from June through September and the average rainfall is 734 mm. The temperature ranges from 14 to 40 degrees Celsius on average. The winter season is from October to February and the summer season is from March to May.

Climate data for Aurangabad
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)29.7
(85.5)		32.5
(90.5)		36.1
(97.0)		39.0
(102.2)		39.9
(103.8)		34.9
(94.8)		30.3
(86.5)		29.1
(84.4)		30.4
(86.7)		32.6
(90.7)		30.9
(87.6)		29.3
(84.7)		32.9
(91.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)14.2
(57.6)		16.3
(61.3)		20.2
(68.4)		23.7
(74.7)		24.6
(76.3)		23.0
(73.4)		21.8
(71.2)		21.1
(70.0)		20.9
(69.6)		19.7
(67.5)		16.4
(61.5)		14.0
(57.2)		19.7
(67.5)
Averageprecipitation mm (inches)2.2
(0.09)		2.9
(0.11)		5.1
(0.20)		6.3
(0.25)		25.5
(1.00)		131.4
(5.17)		167.0
(6.57)		165.0
(6.50)		135.3
(5.33)		52.6
(2.07)		29.3
(1.15)		8.4
(0.33)		731.0
(28.78)
Source:IMD

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1901444,492—    
1911533,331+1.84%
1921436,921−1.97%
1931579,857+2.87%
1941656,289+1.25%
1951714,894+0.86%
1961943,092+2.81%
19711,241,195+2.78%
19811,589,754+2.51%
19912,218,615+3.39%
20012,902,602+2.72%
20113,701,282+2.46%
source:[9]

According to the2011 census, Aurangabad District has apopulation of 3,701,282 inhabitants and a population density of 365 inhabitants per square kilometre (950/sq mi). It is the 72nd most populous district in India out of640, and thepopulation growth rate between 2001 and 2011 was 27.33%.[10] The district has asex ratio of 917females for every 1000 males and aliteracy rate of 79.02%. 43.77% of the population live in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 14.57% and 3.87% of the population respectively.[10]

Religions

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Religions in Aurangabad district (2011)[11]
ReligionPercent
Hinduism
 
68.77%
Islam
 
21.25%
Buddhism
 
8.35%
Jainism
 
0.84%
Christianity
 
0.43%
Other or not stated
 
0.36%

According to the 2011 census,Hinduism is the most followed religion in the district and is practised by 69.77% of the population. Other popular religions includeIslam (21.25%),Buddhism (8.35%) andJainism (0.84%). In rural areas, Hindus are nearly 80% of the population while Muslims are nearly 15% of the population.[11]

Languages

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Languages in Aurangabad district (2011)[12]
  1. Marathi (69.7%)
  2. Urdu (14.5%)
  3. Hindi (9.49%)
  4. Lambadi (2.57%)
  5. 'Other' Hindi (1.06%)
  6. Others (2.71%)

As of the2011 Census of India, 69.66% of the population in the district speaksMarathi, 14.51%Urdu, 9.49%Hindi and 2.57%Lambadi as their first language. 1.06% of the population recorded their language as 'Others' under Hindi.[12]

Government and politics

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Administrative divisions

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The district comprises ninetehsils:Kannad,Soyagaon,Sillod,Phulambri,Aurangabad,Khuldabad,Vaijapur,Gangapur, andPaithan. The new proposal for tehsil is lasur and pishor.The big towns were divide from gangapur tehsil and kannad tehsil

NineMaharashtra Vidhan Sabha constituencies are located in this district:Sillod,Kannad,Phulambri,Aurangabad Central,Aurangabad West,Aurangabad East,Paithan,Gangapur, andVaijapur.

The Vidhan Sabha constituencies are grouped into twoLok Sabha constituencies:Aurangabad andJalna.[13]

Villages

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Officers

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Members of Parliament

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Guardian Minister

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Guardian Minister Aurangabad
Emblem of India
Incumbent
Abdul Sattar
Additional Charge
since 4 June 2024
StyleThe Honourable
ResidenceAurangabad
AppointerChief Minister of Maharashtra
Term length5 years / No time limit
Websiteaurangabad.gov.in/en/
list of Guardian Minister
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NameTerm of office
Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil7 November 2009– 10 November 2010
Rajendra Darda11 November 2010– 26 September 2014
Ramdas Kadam5 December 2014 - 8 November 2019
Subhash Desai9 January 2020 - 29 June 2022
Sandipanrao Bhumre24 September 2022- 4 June 2024
Abdul Sattar
Additional charge		4 June 2024- Incumbent

District Magistrate/Collector

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District Magistrate / Collector Aurangabad
Emblem of India
Incumbent
Deelip Swami (IAS)
ResidenceAt Aurangabad District
AppointerGovernment of Maharashtra
Term lengthNo time limit
Websiteaurangabad.gov.in/en/

Tourism

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See also:Tourism in Marathwada

There are many points of interest in Aurangabad District, including temples, villages, gardens, and sanctuaries.

Indian rock-cut architecture

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Main article:Indian rock-cut architecture
  • Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad Caves and Ellora Caves
  • The Ajanta Caves are 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments built during rule of the Vakatakas.
    TheAjanta Caves are 30rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments built during rule of the Vakatakas.
  • Buddhist "Chaitya Griha" (prayer hall) with a seated Buddha in Cave 26 of the Ajanta Caves.
    Buddhist "Chaitya Griha" (prayer hall) with a seated Buddha in Cave 26 of the Ajanta Caves.
  • Chaitya with stupa, Cave 4, Aurangabad Caves.
  • Various sculptures next to an entrance at Aurangabad Caves.
    Various sculptures next to an entrance at Aurangabad Caves.
  • Central pillar near Kailasa temple at Ellora Caves.
    Central pillar nearKailasa temple at Ellora Caves.
  • Statue of the Buddha seated. Part of the Carpenter's cave (Buddhist Cave 10).
    Statue of theBuddha seated. Part of the Carpenter's cave (Buddhist Cave 10).
  • Kailasa temple, Ellora, Aurangabad
  • Buddhist monks praying in front of the Dagoba of Chaitya in Cave 26 of the Ajanta Caves.
    Buddhist monks praying in front of the Dagoba of Chaitya in Cave 26 of the Ajanta Caves.

Caves

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  • TheAjanta Caves are situated 107 km (66 mi) from Aurangabad city. They comprise 30 rock-cut caves around a gorge and were built by theSatavahana,Vakataka andChalukya dynasties between the 2nd and 5th centuries CE.[14] They contain various works of ancient Indian art, including paintings which are among the rarest and finest surviving examples of their era.[15] The Ajanta Caves are aUNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • TheEllora Caves are 29 km (18 mi) from Aurangabad city. They consist of 34 caves built between the 5th and 10th centuries CE under the patronage of theRashtrakuta Dynasty. They represent the epitome of Indian rock cut architecture.[16] Like the Ajanta Caves, the Ellora Caves are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • TheAurangabad Caves are 5 km (3 mi) from Aurangabad city. Nestled amidst the hills are 12 Buddhist caves dating back to 3 A.D. Of particular interest are theTantric influences evident in the iconography and architectural design of the caves.

Holy sites

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  • Grishneshwar Temple is one of the12 Jyotirlinga shrines in India. It was built byAhilyabai Holkar in the 18th century CE. The structure is a unique example of Bhoomija architecture with a Maratha style influence.[17]
  • The 250 year old Kachner Jain Temple is dedicated toParshvanatha. It contains an idol called Chintamani Parshvanath.
  • Shuli Bhanjan is a hill near Aurangabad. It is believed that Saint Eknath Maharaj carried his Tapasya here.

Hindu temples and shrines

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There are dozens of Hindu temples and shrines in the region.

  • Grishneshwar temple
  • Kailash temple, Ellora caves, Verul
  • Khadakeshwar temple.
  • Vitthal Mandir, Pandharpur, A'bad.
  • Renukamata mandir, Karnapura. Karnapura Temple.
  • Sansthan Ganapati mandir.
  • Siddhivinayak mandir.
  • Pavan Ganesh mandir.
  • Sai Tekadi (Hill).
  • Hanuman Tekadi (Hill).
  • Khandoba Mandir, Satara.
  • Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khuldabad.
  • Sant Dnyaneshwar Mandir, Paithan.
  • Eknath Maharaj Mandir, Paithan.
  • Savata Maharaj Mandir, Vaijapur.
  • Mahalakshmi Mandir, Vaijapur.
  • Virbhadra Temple, Vaijapur.
  • Sant Danshower Maharaj Sansthan.
  • Mhasoba Maharaj Mandir, Sillod.
  • Sindhi mandir, Sillod.
  • Shree Chakradhar Swami Mandir, Gangapur.
  • Panchavati Mahadev mandir, Gangapur.
  • Ekmukhi Datt Mandir, Gangapur.
  • Bhairavnath Mandir, Soegaon.
  • Munjoba mandir, Soegaon.
  • Mahamuni Agasti Maharaj Warkari Shikshan Sansthan, Soegaon.
  • Ram mandir, Kannad.
  • Bajarangbali mandir, Kannad.
  • Jagrut Siddhivinayak temple, Kannad.

Gates and forts

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See also:Gates in Aurangabad

The city of Aurangabad is known for its 52 gates and has been called the "City of Gates". These gates were built during Mughal era.[18]

Daulatabad Fort (aka Devagiri Fort), located some 15 km (9 mi) north-west of Aurangabad, was built in the 12th century CE by theYadava Dynasty. It was one of the most powerful forts during the medieval era. The fort was built on a 200-metre-high (660 ft) conical hill and defended by moats, trenches, and three encircling walls with bastions. It also had two fixed massive canons which could be pivoted. The fort was never conquered by any military force.[19]

Mughal architecture

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Other notable sites

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  • Panchakki was designed to generate energy from water flowing down a mountain. It displays the scientific thought process that guided medieval Indian architecture.
    Panchakki was designed to generate energy from water flowing down a mountain. It displays the scientific thought process that guided medieval Indian architecture.
  • Salim Ali Lake
  • Siddharth Garden near a bus stand in Aurangabad
    Siddharth Garden near a bus stand in Aurangabad
  • Panchakki, which literally means "water mill", is a 17th-century water mill situated within the old city of Aurangabad. It is known for its underground channel, which carries water from hills over 8 km away. The channel culminates in an artificial waterfall that powers the mill.
  • Salim Ali Lake & Bird Sanctuary is located in the northern part of the city near Delhi Darwaza, oppositeHimayat Bagh. During the Mughal period, it was known as Khiziri Talab. It was renamed after the greatornithologist and naturalistSalim Ali. It features a bird sanctuary and a garden maintained by the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation.
  • Siddharth Garden and Zoo is situated near the central bus station in Aurangabad city. It is the only zoo in theMarathwada region. It is home to several species of animals, birds, flowers, and trees. The name "Siddhartha" is a reference toGautama Buddha.[23][24][25]
  • TheGautala Autramghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area of Maharashtra state, India. It lies in the Satmala and Ajantha hill ranges of the Western Ghats, and administratively is in kannad taluka of Aurangabad District. The wildlife sanctuary was established in 1986 in an existing reserved forest area

Transportation

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Road

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  • Mumbai – Aurangabad
  • Hyderabad – Aurangabad
  • Nagpur – Aurangabad
  • Dhule – Aurangabad
  • Pune – Aurangabad (approximately 4.5 hours journey time)
  • Solapur – Aurangabad

Rail

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TheManmad-Kachiguda Railway Station Broad gauge railway line emanates from theMumbai-Bhusawal-Howrah trunk route atManmad and is an important traffic artery in Aurangabad District. Routes include:

  • Mumbai – Aurangabad
  • Hyderabad – Nanded – Aurangabad
  • Secunderabad – Bangalore – Parbhani – Aurangabad
  • Delhi – Aurangabad – Delhi
  • Nagpur – Aurangabad – Nagpur
  • Mumbai-Aurangabad – Mumbai – Janshatabdi Express (daily service)
  • Nandigram Express – via – Aurangabad to Mumbai (daily service)
  • Devgiri Express – via – Aurangabad to Mumbai (daily service)
  • Tapovan Express (AWB to NED)(Nanded) or (AWB to CSTM )(Mumbai)(daily service)
  • Marathwada Express- (AWB to DAB)(Darmabad) or AWB To MMR(Manmad Jn) (daily service)
  • Sachkhand Express- (AWB to NED)(Nanded) or (AWB to ASR) Amritsar JN (daily service)

Aurangabad Airport has flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad-Tirupati, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Udaipur, and Jaipur.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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