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'''Aurad''' is a city located in Bidar district of Indian state of Karnataka.
'''Aurad''' is a town and [[municipal council]] in the [[Bidar district]] of the [[Kalyana-Karnataka]] region in [[States and union territories of India|Indian]] state of [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiagrowing.com/Karnataka/Bidar/Aurad |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140622012117/http://www.indiagrowing.com/Karnataka/Bidar/Aurad |url-status=usurped |archive-date=22 June 2014 |title=Aurad Population (2020/2021), Taluka Village List in Bidar, Karnataka}}</ref> It passes through the [[National Highway 161A (India)|National Highway 161A]]. It is {{convert|42|km|mi}} from the district headquarters [[Bidar]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Aurad is located at {{Coord|18.25|N|77.43|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Aurad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Aurad]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert| 542|m|ft}}. Aurad is {{convert| 840|km|mi}} from Bengaluru and {{convert|42|km|mi}} from District Headquarters Bidar. The area of Aurad is 1,227.20&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> having 6 circles, 149 villages and 177 thandas. It is located {{convert| 542-610|m|ft}} above sea level. Aurad taluka is one of the five talukas of the Bidar District. It is bounded by Maharashtra on the North-west, Bhalki taluka on the south and Andhra Pradesh in the east. This is the largest taluka in the district.
Aurad is located at {{Coord|18.25|N|77.43|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/19/Aurad.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Aurad]</ref> It has an average elevation of {{convert| 542|m|ft}}. Aurad is {{convert| 840|km|mi}} from Bengaluru and {{convert|42|km|mi}} from District Headquarters Bidar. The area of Aurad taluka is 1,227.20&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> having 6 circles, 149 villages and 177 thandas. It is located {{convert| 542-610|m|ft}} above sea level. Aurad is the largest of the five [[Tehsil|talukas]] in Bidar District.


=== River ===
=== River ===
{{Unclear section|date=April 2024}}
Manjra is the tributary of Godavari, which enters into Aurad at Horandi and flows as taluka boundary through Sonal, Kalgapur, Hulsur, Khed, Halalli, Nidoda, Nittur, Babli, Bachepalli. Ladha, Koutha(B), Khanapur and at the end it leaves Aurad at Kandgul village.
Manjra is the tributary of Godavari, which enters into Aurad at Horandi and flows as taluka boundary through Sonal, Kalgapur, Hulsur, Khed, Halalli, Nidoda, Nittur, Babli, Bachepalli. Ladha, Koutha(B), Khanapur and at the end it leaves Aurad at Kandgul village.


=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===
The climate is generally dry and healthy. The average rainfall of the taluka is 840&nbsp;mm. Average number of rainy days are about 51 days. Though the climate is dry throughout the year, summer months become very hot and the temperature goes as high as 40-43-degree Celsius. The minimum temperature during winter goes as low as 15-10-degree Celsius.
The climate is generally dry and healthy. The average rainfall of the taluka is 840&nbsp;mm. Average number of rainy days are about 51 days. Though the climate is dry throughout the year, temperatures can become as high as 40-43°C during the summer. Temperatures in the town during winter can get as low as 10-15°C.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As of [[2011 Indian Census]], Aurad had a total population of 19,849, of which 10,058 were males and 9,791 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 2,769. The total number of literates in Aurad was 12,226, which constituted 61.6% of the population with male literacy of 68.7% and female literacy of 54.3%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Aurad was 71.6%, of which male literacy rate was 79.8% and female literacy rate was 63.2%. The [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] population was 6,066 and 1,207 respectively. Aurad had 3810 households in 2011.<ref name="Census2011Gov">{{cite web |title=Census of India: Aurad |url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=681842 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref>
As of [[2011 Indian Census]], Aurad town panchayat had a total population of 19,849, of which 10,058 were males and 9,791 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 2,769. The total number of literates in Aurad was 12,226, which constituted 61.6% of the population with male literacy of 68.7% and female literacy of 54.3%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Aurad was 71.6%, of which male literacy rate was 79.8% and female literacy rate was 63.2%. The [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes]] population was 6,066 and 1,207 respectively. Aurad had 3810 households in 2011.<ref name="Census2011Gov">{{cite web |title=Census of India: Aurad |url=https://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=681842 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref>
 
Aurad suburb had a population of 4,108, of which 2,056 were males and 2,052 were females, with 494 under the age of seven.<ref name="Census2011Gov_Sub">{{cite web |title=Census of India: Aurad Suburb |url=https://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=681962 |website=www.censusindia.gov.in |access-date=25 October 2019}}</ref>


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
*Sri Amareshwar Temple.<ref>{{cite web |author=Rishikesh Bahadur Desai |title=A 'cattle bank' for poor farmers |url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/08/29/stories/2005082908330400.htm |access-date=26 March 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=29 August 2005}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
*Sri Amareshwar Temple<ref>{{cite web |author=Rishikesh Bahadur Desai |title=A 'cattle bank' for poor farmers |url=https://www.thehindu.com/2005/08/29/stories/2005082908330400.htm |access-date=26 March 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=29 August 2005}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> in the center of the town and is estimated to be from the [[10th century]]. The Amareshwar Jaatra is held here every year during [[Maha Shivratri]]. Thousands of devotees visit to seek the blessings of the Lord and get sanctified.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Bhagwanth Khuba]], serving Member of Parliament of the Bidar Lok Sabha constituency since 2014.
*[[Bhagwanth Khuba]] — politician and former Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, New and Renewable Energy in the Government of India.
*[[Narsingrao Suryawanshi]], former Member of Parliament from Bidar.  
*[[Narsingrao Suryawanshi]] — former member of Parliament from Bidar Lok Sabha constituency.
*[[Vaijnath Patil]], member of the [[Indian National Congress]].
*[[Vaijnath Patil]], member of the [[Indian National Congress]]
*[[Prabhu Chauhan]], serving Minister of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries and Minority Welfare in Government of Karnataka since 2019
*[[Prabhu Chauhan]] — member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and former minister in government of Karnataka


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 22:17, 11 December 2025

Aurad
Town
Aurad (B)
Sri Amareshwar Temple, Aurad
Sri Amareshwar Temple, Aurad
Etymology: Vikhyātanagaravaravāḍi
Aurad is located in Karnataka
Aurad
Aurad
Location in Karnataka, India
Aurad is located in India
Aurad
Aurad
Aurad (India)
Aurad is located in Asia
Aurad
Aurad
Aurad (Asia)
Coordinates: 18°15′17″N 77°24′55″E / 18.2548557°N 77.4151663°E / 18.2548557; 77.4151663
Country India
StateTemplate:Seal
RegionKalyana-Karnataka
DivisionKalaburagi division
DistrictBidar district
Named for10th century Inscriptions
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • BodyAurad Town Panchayath[1]
 • President of MunicipalitySarubai Vaijinath Ghule[2]
 • Vice President of MunicipalityRadhabai Narote[2]
 • Chief Officer of MunicipalitySwamidas[2]
 • Member of Legislative AssemblyPrabhu Chauhan
(BJP)
Area
 • Town66 km2 (25 sq mi)
 • Metro
99.09 km2 (38.26 sq mi)
Elevation
542 m (1,778 ft)
Highest elevation
609.9048 m (2,001.0000 ft)
Population
 (2011)[3][4]
 • Town23,957
 • Density360/km2 (940/sq mi)
 • Urban
[3]
19,849
 • Rural
[4]
4,108
Language
 • OfficialKannada[5]
Time zonesUTC+5:30 (IST)
UTC+5:30 (IST summer)
PIN Code
585326
STD Code08485
Vehicle registrationKA 38
Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituencyAurad
Lok Sabha constituencyBidar
State Highways
  • SH 15
  • SH 34
Major National Highway NH 161A
Websiteauradtown.mrc.gov.in

Aurad is a town and municipal council in the Bidar district of the Kalyana-Karnataka region in Indian state of Karnataka.[6] It passes through the National Highway 161A. It is 42 kilometres (26 mi) from the district headquarters Bidar.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Aurad is located at 18°15′N 77°26′E / 18.25°N 77.43°E / 18.25; 77.43.[7] It has an average elevation of 542 metres (1,778 ft). Aurad is 840 kilometres (520 mi) from Bengaluru and 42 kilometres (26 mi) from District Headquarters Bidar. The area of Aurad taluka is 1,227.20 km2 having 6 circles, 149 villages and 177 thandas. It is located 542–610 metres (1,778–2,001 ft) above sea level. Aurad is the largest of the five talukas in Bidar District.

River[edit | edit source]

Template:Unclear section Manjra is the tributary of Godavari, which enters into Aurad at Horandi and flows as taluka boundary through Sonal, Kalgapur, Hulsur, Khed, Halalli, Nidoda, Nittur, Babli, Bachepalli. Ladha, Koutha(B), Khanapur and at the end it leaves Aurad at Kandgul village.

Climate[edit | edit source]

The climate is generally dry and healthy. The average rainfall of the taluka is 840 mm. Average number of rainy days are about 51 days. Though the climate is dry throughout the year, temperatures can become as high as 40-43°C during the summer. Temperatures in the town during winter can get as low as 10-15°C.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of 2011 Indian Census, Aurad town panchayat had a total population of 19,849, of which 10,058 were males and 9,791 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 2,769. The total number of literates in Aurad was 12,226, which constituted 61.6% of the population with male literacy of 68.7% and female literacy of 54.3%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Aurad was 71.6%, of which male literacy rate was 79.8% and female literacy rate was 63.2%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes population was 6,066 and 1,207 respectively. Aurad had 3810 households in 2011.[3]

Aurad suburb had a population of 4,108, of which 2,056 were males and 2,052 were females, with 494 under the age of seven.[4]

Places of interest[edit | edit source]

  • Sri Amareshwar Temple[8] in the center of the town and is estimated to be from the 10th century. The Amareshwar Jaatra is held here every year during Maha Shivratri. Thousands of devotees visit to seek the blessings of the Lord and get sanctified.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Official website of Aurad Town Municipal Council". Government of India. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "ಔರಾದ ಪಟ್ಟಣ ಪಂಚಾಯತ್ ಪೌರಾಡಳಿತ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನಾಲಯದ ಅಧಿಕೃತ ಜಾಲತಾಣ". auradtown.mrc.gov.in. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Census of India: Aurad". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Census of India: Aurad Suburb". www.censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  5. ↑ "52nd Report of the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities in India" (PDF). nclm.nic.in. Ministry of Minority Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 May 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  6. ↑ "Aurad Population (2020/2021), Taluka Village List in Bidar, Karnataka". Archived from the original on 22 June 2014.
  7. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Aurad
  8. ↑ Rishikesh Bahadur Desai (29 August 2005). "A 'cattle bank' for poor farmers". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 March 2019.[dead link]

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