Latur
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| ?Latur Maharashtra • India | |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation | • 631 m (2,070 ft) |
| District(s) | Latur |
| Population | 299,828 (2001) |
| Codes • Pincode • Telephone | • 413512, 413531 • +02382 |
Coordinates: Latur (Marathi: लातुर) is a city and a municipal council in Latur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is well known for its foodgrain trade and oil mills.
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[edit] History
Latur was home to a branch of Rashtrakutas which ruled the Deccan from year 753-973AD. It was, over the centuries, variously ruled by the Satavahanas, the Sakas, the Chalukyas, the Yadavas of Deogiri, the Delhi Sultans, the Bahamani rulers of South India, Adilshahi, and the Mughals. Later in the 19th century it became part of the independent princely state of Hyderabad. Earlier known as Naldurg tehsil, in 1905 it was merged with surrounding areas and renamed Latur tehsil, and became part of Osmanabad district. After independence and the merger of Hyderabad with the Indian Union, Osmanabad became part of Bombay Province. In 1960, with the creation of Maharashtra, it became one of its districts. On August 15, 1982, Latur was separated from Osmanabad to form a separate Latur district.
Latur experienced a devastating earthquake on September 30, 1993 which killed thousands and extensively damaged property.
[edit] Geography
Latur is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 631 metres (2070 feet). It is situated 636 metres above sea level. The district is situated on the Maharashtra Karnataka boundary. On the eastern side of the Latur is Bidar district of Karnataka, whereas Nanded is on the northeast, Parbhani on the northern side, Beed on the Northwest and Osmanabad on the western and southern side. The entire district of Latur is situated on the Balaghat plateau, 540 to 638 metres from the mean sea level.
[edit] Tourism
Latur has an airport of its own which is used for landing of private planes and helicopters. Though there are no commercial flights going out of Latur. Nearest airport is at Aurangabad, 290 km from the city.... latur has also got a newly construted railway station.which is well conected to mumbai and hydrabad... latur was one of the important trading hub during the time of NIZAM OF HYDRABAD. LATUR HAS GOT SOME TOURIST ATTRACTIONS......... 1.UDGIR-this town has a nizam fort ,and it has got small temples around the city.
udgir is well conetected to latur,nanded,aurangabad,manmad,mumbai,hydrabad AND
bangluru by road and railways.........
2.LASONA-this village is situated 30km away from the udgir,it has got a DATTA TEMPLE and a
SAMADHI OF SHESHNATH MAHARAJ,and it has got a forest cover around it this place
is very cool during hot summers .......and ariver called manjara flows 2km
south of this village............
[edit] Education
Latur has developed as the best educational center in the state over the years. The educational culture of Latur has a long run from the primary education to the schooling and the most importantly in the inter college education (10+2 system).The landmark in the higher secondary examinations (H.S.C.)is practiced by the leading institutions of Latur. This special teaching technique is know as "Latur pattern".
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Latur had a population of 299,828. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Latur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 63%. In Latur, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Latur
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
vilasrao deshmukh is most prominant figure of latur
[edit] See also
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Divisions and Districts of Maharashtra | |
|---|---|
| Amravati Division | Akola | Amravati | Buldhana | Washim | Yavatmal |
| Konkan Division | Mumbai | Mumbai (Suburban) | Raigad | Ratnagiri | Sindhudurg | Thane |
| Aurangabad Division | Aurangabad | Beed | Hingoli | Jalna | Latur | Nanded | Osmanabad | Parbhani |
| Nagpur Division | Bhandara | Chandrapur | Gadchiroli | Gondia | Nagpur | Wardha |
| Nashik Division | Ahmednagar | Dhule | Jalgaon | Nandurbar | Nashik |
| Pune Division | Kolhapur | Pune | Sangli | Satara | Solapur |
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