>Yuvraj rathore2424 No edit summary |
AAZAMAZEEM (talk | contribs) enhance content per sources and corrected details for consistency |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Short description| | {{Short description|Town in Nilanga Taluka, Latur, Maharashtra, India}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}} | {{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}} | ||
{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Aurad Shahajani | ||
| other_name | | other_name = | ||
| nickname | | nickname = Aurad | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = Town | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Maharashtra#India | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|18|05|45|N|076|53|17|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Latur district|Latur]] | ||
| subdivision_type3 | | subdivision_type3 = [[Taluka]] | ||
| subdivision_name3 | | subdivision_name3 = [[Nilanga Taluka|Nilanga]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = [[Grampanchayat]] | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 20154 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2001 | ||
| population_rank | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = Auradkar | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| blank_name_sec1 | | blank_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank_info_sec1 | | blank_info_sec1 = [[Latur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Latur]] | ||
| blank1_name_sec1 | | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | ||
| blank1_info_sec1 | | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Nilanga (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Nilanga]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Assembly Constituencies-Post delimitation: Maharashtra: Latur District|publisher=National Informatics Centre, Government of India|url=https://gisserver1.nic.in/ecimaps/ECIPDF/Mah_Maps/Latur.pdf|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429055319/https://gisserver1.nic.in/ecimaps/ECIPDF/Mah_Maps/Latur.pdf|archivedate=29 April 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Languages | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = <!-- [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] --> | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = MH 24 | ||
| website | | website = {{URL|maharashtra.gov.in}} | ||
| iso_code | | iso_code = [[ISO 3166-2:IN|IN-MH]] | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Aurad Shahajani''' is a | '''Aurad Shahajani''' is a town in the [[Nilanga Taluka]] of [[Latur District]]. It is 20 kilometres from the city of [[Nilanga]] and 68 kilometres from the city of [[Bidar]]. It is near the border of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Karnataka]]. It is at the banks of [[Terna River]]. It is one of the most developed places in [[Nilanga Taluka]]. | ||
{{bar box | {{bar box | ||
| Line 79: | Line 78: | ||
==Languages== | ==Languages== | ||
[[Marathi language|Marathi]] is widely spoken in the region. Hindi, Urdu, Kannada and | [[Marathi language|Marathi]] is widely spoken in the region. Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, and Telugu are also common in the village.{{cn|date=December 2023}} | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
| Line 104: | Line 103: | ||
}} | }} | ||
Aurad Shahajani is situated 636 metres above mean sea level, on the [[Balaghat]] plateau, near the Maharashtra–[[Karnataka]] state boundary. It receives its drinking water from the nearby [[Terna River]],Terna joins to Manjra river here at this village and then named Wanjara by the name of Wanjarkheda (a village at the other bank of river in Karnatka state) which suffered from environmental degradation and silting in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Mahavidyalaya and some other villagers tried successfully to wide shape of river. | Aurad Shahajani is situated 636 metres above mean sea level, on the [[Balaghat]] plateau, near the Maharashtra–[[Karnataka]] state boundary. It receives its drinking water from the nearby [[Terna River]],Terna joins to Manjra river here at this village and then named Wanjara by the name of Wanjarkheda (a village at the other bank of river in Karnatka state) which suffered from [[environmental degradation]] and silting in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Mahavidyalaya and some other villagers tried successfully to wide shape of river. | ||
'''Temperature :''' Annual temperatures in range from {{convert|13|to|41|C|F}}, with the most comfortable time to visit in the winter | '''Temperature:''' Annual temperatures in range from {{convert|13|to|41|C|F}}, with the most comfortable time to visit in the winter; Aurad Shahajani is October to February. The highest temperature ever recorded was {{convert|45.6|°C|°F|abbr=on}}. The lowest recorded temperature was {{convert|2.2|°C|°F|abbr=on}}. 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 {{convert|2|to|4|C|F}}.<ref>[https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/gazetteer.php?level=2&showFile=1&gazetteerSqlId=20020423103801&gazetteerMainId=&gazetteerFile2Id=20020423105420&distId=19&gazId=20020422121541&pubYear=&fileExists=1&headingSqlName=General&chapter= Maharashtra government web site] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090213111308/https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/gazetteer.php?level=2&showFile=1&gazetteerSqlId=20020423103801&gazetteerMainId=&gazetteerFile2Id=20020423105420&distId=19&gazId=20020422121541&pubYear=&fileExists=1&headingSqlName=General&chapter= |date=13 February 2009 }}</ref> | ||
'''Rainfall :''' Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season from June to September. Rainfall varies from 9.0 to 693 mm/month. Average annual rainfall is 725 mm. | '''Rainfall:''' Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season from June to September. Rainfall varies from 9.0 to 693 mm/month. Average annual rainfall is 725 mm. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
There is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess [[Bhavani]] that is associated with [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]] jayanti. | |||
Aurad | Shree Ramanujkot Venkatesh (Balaji) Mandir, Aurad Shahjhani | ||
Shree Ramanujkot Venkatesh Mandir (also known locally as Balaji Mandir) is a Hindu temple located in Aurad Shahjhani, Maharashtra, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji), revered as a manifestation of Vishnu, and serves as a major center of devotion and community gatherings in the region. | |||
The temple conducts several annual festivals and events, most notably the Bhramutsav Festival and Kalyanotsav, which attract devotees from neighboring villages. During the sacred month of Dhanurmas, special rituals, haldi–mehndi ceremonies, and devotional gatherings are held. | |||
<ref>{{cite news|Ramanujkot Vyenkatesh Mandir=Temple Bhramutsav attracts devotees in Aurad Shahjhani|urlhttps://www.instagram.com/balaji_mandir_aurad/</ref> | |||
==Media and communication== | ==Media and communication== | ||
'''Newspapers''' | |||
In Aurad Shahajani, the most widely read [[Marathi language|Marathi]] newspapers are: | |||
# [https://epaper.lokmat.com/ Lokmat] | |||
# [https://epaper.loksatta.com/ Loksatta] | |||
# [http://epaper.esakal.com/ Sakal] | |||
# [https://epaper.dainikekmat.com/ Ekmat] | |||
# [https://www.epunyanagari.com/ Punyanagri] | |||
Additionally, some residents read English newspapers such as: | |||
# [https://epaper.indiatimes.com/ Times of India] | |||
# [https://epaper.thehindu.com/ The Hindu] | |||
Other '''''Marathi''''' daily newspapers available include: | |||
# Lokman | |||
[ | # [https://www.facebook.com/MNeta/ Marathwada Neta] | ||
# [http://rajyadharmaepaper.blogspot.com/ Rajdharma] | |||
# [http://esanchar.co.in/pagezoomsin.php?img= Sanchar] | |||
# [https://sarathisamachar.com/ Sarathi Samachar] | |||
# [https://epaper.tarunbharat.com/t/31522 Tarun Bharat] | |||
# [https://dailyyashwant.com/ Yashwant] | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
In the 2001 Indian census, the suburb of Aurad shahajani recorded inhabitants, | In the 2001 Indian census, the suburb of Aurad shahajani recorded inhabitants, males (51.4%) and females (48.6%), for a gender ratio of 945 females per 1000 males.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Census 2001 Population Finder: Maharashtra: Latur:Nilanga:Aurad shahajani|publisher=Office of The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Population_Finder.aspx|access-date=1 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301010109/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/PopulationFinder/Population_Finder.aspx|archive-date=1 March 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:21, 23 March 2026
Aurad Shahajani | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: Aurad | |
  Aurad Shahajani Location in Maharashtra, India  Aurad Shahajani Aurad Shahajani (India) | |
| Coordinates: 18°05′45″N 076°53′17″E / 18.09583°N 76.88806°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Latur |
| Taluka | Nilanga |
| Government | |
| • Body | Grampanchayat |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 20,154 |
| Demonym | Auradkar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Vehicle registration | MH 24 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Latur |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Nilanga[1] |
| Website | maharashtra |
Aurad Shahajani is a town in the Nilanga Taluka of Latur District. It is 20 kilometres from the city of Nilanga and 68 kilometres from the city of Bidar. It is near the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is at the banks of Terna River. It is one of the most developed places in Nilanga Taluka.
Languages[edit | edit source]
Marathi is widely spoken in the region. Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, and Telugu are also common in the village.[citation needed]
Location[edit | edit source]
Aurad Shahajani is located on the banks of Terna River in central west India. It is closer (approximately 220 kilometres (140 mi)) to Hyderabad in the state of Telangana than it is to the capital of Maharashtra state, Mumbai.
Geography and climate[edit | edit source]
| Aurad Shahajani | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate chart (explanation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aurad Shahajani is situated 636 metres above mean sea level, on the Balaghat plateau, near the Maharashtra–Karnataka state boundary. It receives its drinking water from the nearby Terna River,Terna joins to Manjra river here at this village and then named Wanjara by the name of Wanjarkheda (a village at the other bank of river in Karnatka state) which suffered from environmental degradation and silting in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Mahavidyalaya and some other villagers tried successfully to wide shape of river.
Temperature: Annual temperatures in range from 13 to 41 °C (55 to 106 °F), with the most comfortable time to visit in the winter; Aurad Shahajani is October to February. The highest temperature ever recorded was 45.6 °C (114.1 °F). The lowest recorded temperature was 2.2 °C (36.0 °F). 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 to 4 °C (36 to 39 °F).[2]
Rainfall: Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season from June to September. Rainfall varies from 9.0 to 693 mm/month. Average annual rainfall is 725 mm.
Culture[edit | edit source]
There is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bhavani that is associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj jayanti. Shree Ramanujkot Venkatesh (Balaji) Mandir, Aurad Shahjhani
Shree Ramanujkot Venkatesh Mandir (also known locally as Balaji Mandir) is a Hindu temple located in Aurad Shahjhani, Maharashtra, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateshwara (Balaji), revered as a manifestation of Vishnu, and serves as a major center of devotion and community gatherings in the region. The temple conducts several annual festivals and events, most notably the Bhramutsav Festival and Kalyanotsav, which attract devotees from neighboring villages. During the sacred month of Dhanurmas, special rituals, haldi–mehndi ceremonies, and devotional gatherings are held. [3]
Media and communication[edit | edit source]
Newspapers
In Aurad Shahajani, the most widely read Marathi newspapers are:
Additionally, some residents read English newspapers such as:
Other Marathi daily newspapers available include:
Demographics[edit | edit source]
In the 2001 Indian census, the suburb of Aurad shahajani recorded inhabitants, males (51.4%) and females (48.6%), for a gender ratio of 945 females per 1000 males.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Assembly Constituencies-Post delimitation: Maharashtra: Latur District" (PDF). National Informatics Centre, Government of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 April 2013.
- ↑ Maharashtra government web site Archived 13 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ {{cite news|Ramanujkot Vyenkatesh Mandir=Temple Bhramutsav attracts devotees in Aurad Shahjhani|urlhttps://www.instagram.com/balaji_mandir_aurad/
- ↑ "Census 2001 Population Finder: Maharashtra: Latur:Nilanga:Aurad shahajani". Office of The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Archived from the original on 1 March 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.