Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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| ?Aurangabad Maharashtra • India | |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation | 196 km² (76 sq mi) • 513 m (1,683 ft) |
| District(s) | Aurangabad |
| Population • Density | 1,414,918 (2006) • 7,219/km² (18,697/sq mi) |
| Mayor | Vijaya Rahatkar |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle | • 431 001 • +0240 • MH-20 |
- For other uses, see Aurangabad.
Aurangabad (pronunciation (औरंगाबाद) from Persian اورنگآباد meaning "Built by the Throne", named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb) is a city in Maharashtra, India. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments including Ajanta and Ellora World heritage sites. This district center is the administrative headquarter of Aurangabad Division, or Marathwada region.
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[edit] History
There was a village named Kirki (Khadki) where the city stands today. According to some historians, the city was founded in 1610 by Malik Ambar. Malik Ambar was the Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II of Ahmednagar, the then ruler of the Deccan (central parts of Southern India). It is widely believed that city took shape between 1604 and 1610 under Malik Ambar's rule. Initially, it was named Fatehpura (city of Victory), probably after Malik's son Fateh Khan.
In 1634, Aurangzeb was sent to Kirki as Governor of Deccan. In 1644, he moved to Agra to play an active role in Mughal politics.
In 1681, the city again became the residence of Aurangzeb, who had now become Mughal Emperor. He used the city as a base for his campaigns to conquer the last remaining Deccan sultanates until his death in 1707 AD. The modern name of the city was probably taken during his period. Aurangzeb's tomb is situated at Khultabad, a small town near the city.
[edit] Geography
The location co-ordinates for Aurangabad are N 19° 53' 47" - E 75° 23' 54". It is located 512 meters above sea level. The city is surrounded by hills on all sides.
Temperatures : Annual temperature in Aurangabad range from 9 to 40 °C. The best time to visit Aurangabad is in the winter - October to February. The highest maximum temperature ever recorded at Aurangabad was 46 °C (114 °F) on 25 May 1905. The lowest record temperature was 2 °C (36 °F) on 2 February, 1911. The climate of Aurangabad is mild compared to other cities and remains lower scaled in summer compared to other cities. Rarely the mercury touches 40+ degrees Celsius.[1]
Rainfall : Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoons season (June to September). Rainfall in Aurangabad varies from 9.0 to 693 mm/month. Average annual rainfall is 725 mm.
[edit] Economy
There is ample evidence to believe that Aurangabad was developed as a trading hub four centuries ago. It lies on a major trade route that used to connect north-west India's sea and land ports to the Deccan region.
Manufacturing
The city was a major silk and cotton textile production center. A fine blend of silk with locally grown cotton was developed as Himroo textile. Much of the silk industry has eroded with times. Yet a few industrial units, like "AURANGABAD HIMROO INDUSTRY" at ZAFFER GATE MONDHA ROAD, AURANGABAD.BY THE 'Qureshi' Family have been successful in keeping that tradition alive. Paithani silk saris are also made in in "Aurangabad Himroo Industry". The name of this cloth is derived from Paithan town.
Pharmaceuticals, steel recycling, auto parts manufacturing, and beverages production (soft drinks and Beer in particular) are major industries.
The Shendra, Chikalthana and Waluj MIDC Industrial Areas are prominent industrial zones on the outskirts of the city. More then 300 MNC is present in aurangabad. Major multinational groups that have set up manufacturing or processing plants in and around the city include :
- Bajaj Auto Ltd. - Automaker
- Škoda India - Automaker,
- Siemens Ltd - Engineering,
- Videocon - Consumer electronics and durables
- Cosmo Films Limited - BOPP Films
- Wockhardt Ltd - Pharmaceuticals
- Pepsi - Beverages
- United Spirits Ltd - Liquor
- Fosters India-Liquor
- Good Year-Tyre
- NRB Bearing - Automobile
- Johnson & Johnson-Health Care
- Sterlite-Optic Fibre
- Colgate & Palmolive
- Aurangabad Silk Mills - Himroo Fabrics Manufacturer
Banking And Financial Service
In the first decade of the 21st century, Aurangabad has seen a spurt in financial activities.A lmost all public sector and private banks have opened their branches in Aurangabad. The Major Banks that have their brances include The Citibank, Deutsche Bank,Yes Bank, Bank of India, SBI, ICICI bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, IDBI Bank
Almost all of India's top stocks trading and brokerage firms have their braches or representations in the city.
Information Technology
Aurangabad has all needeed facilities for IT industry. shopping, entertainment, educational, transformational, tourism, industrial, resdientail, hospitality..all facilities has strong presence in aurangabad city.In aurangabad 16 IT companies have been established.
IT parks in the city.
1)Deogiri Infotech Park, Aurangabad 2)Software Technology park Chikhalthana
Hotels
List of starred hotels in aurangabad.
1)Hotel TAJ Residancy
2)Hotel Rama International
3)Hotel Ajanta Ambassador
4)Quality inn Meadows
5)Hotel President Park
6)Aurangabad Gymkhana Club
[edit] Administration and Politics
Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is the local civil body. It is divided in six zones.
Major Areas of Aurangabad City
Aurangabad contributes one seat to the Lok Sabha. The seat is currently held by Mr. Chandrakant Khaire, MP of the Shiv Sena party. And Two seats for Assembly, Aurangabad West (Cogress I) and Aurangabad East (National Congress Party). Judiciary Aurangabad is a bench of the Bombay High Court.Which is situated on Jalna Road, Aurangabad.(Ref:more information look at High Courts of India, Bombay High Court) There is also District and Sesions Court and many other courts of Law. [edit] EducationSince India's independence, Aurangabad is a major learning center of central Maharashtra. Aurangabad is the headquarter of Government-funded Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University BAMU. It caters to government aided and recognized colleges in four districts. City has other private Universities and Autonomous institutions. The city has more than one institution of higher education in Engineering, Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Education faculties each. In first part of 21st century, many good schools have come up. [edit] EntertainmentAurangabad has two multiplexes and 14 Movie theaters. Both multiplexes are situated in CIDCO region of the city. Both, PVR Cinema and Fame Tapadia are the three screen multiplexes in the city. The city has three public Auditoria : 1) Sant Eknath Rangamandir and 2)Tapadia Natya Mandir. 3)CIDCO Auditoriam. Besides there are many auditoria run by private entities. [edit] Media and CommunicationsNewspapers: Major Marathi newspapers published in Aurangabad include Sakaal, Lokmat, Punya Nagari, Saamana and Loksatta. Aurangabad Times is an Urdu daily Newspaper published in Aurangabad . News Websites: Major English news portals from Aurangabad is [worldnewseveryday.com][[2]] Television: Doordarshan's Sahyadri and DD News Territorial Television channels are available in Aurangabad. Satellite television services are available through Doordarshan Direct Plus, Dish TV and Tata Sky. One private Cable network MCN,in pact with Hathway, provide cable TV services. Radio: City has Three FM radio stations. All India Radio has one FM station in the city, operating at 101.7 MHz. The same feed is available in AM at 1521 kHz. Gyaanvani is FM Fascility dedicated to University learning and distance education. The government have provided licenses to 3 other private FM radio operators for territorial broadcasts. Radio Mirchi is the privately operated station that operates on 98.3 MHz. Private satellite radio WorldSpace, is available. Telephony and Internet: Telephony services are provided by service providers like Airtel, Idea cellular, Vodafone, Reliance communications, Tata Indicom and the Government controlled BSNL. BSNL, Reliance, Tata Indicom and sify (Satyam infoway) provide end user internet facility. [edit] TransportAurangabad has a privately operated intra-city bus service, AMT, owned by Aurangabad Municipal Corporation.Maharashtra state road transport buses provides service to all parts of state from Aurangabad,alnogwith private bus operators Chikalthana airport is the domestic airport of Aurangabad. The nearest international airports are Mumbai and Pune. Indian, Jet Airways Kingfisher airlines and Air Deccan have regular flights from Mumbai to Aurangabad. The city has direct rail links to New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad. [edit] Travel Agentsvisiting Aurangabad can be a great experiance with "[AURANGABAD TRAVELS][[3]]" that provides you with hotel accomodation, Air Ticketing, Car Hire,and Coach hire for Sight seeing of 'Ajanta' and 'Ellora ' caves with Guide Hire in Different Languages.for services you can mail to aurangabad@attitours.net [edit] Tourist attractionsBesides world heritage monuments of Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, city also offers the Aurangabad Caves, Pithalkhora Caves, Paithan, Daulatabad (Deogiri Fort) and Bibi-Ka-Maqbara as the district is rich in monuments, historical and religious, of National importance. Hence, it deserves the epithet as Tourist District of India. [edit] MonumentsImage:Bibika.jpg Bibika maqbara
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