Coordinates: 19°32′N 75°14′E / 19.53, 75.23
Aurangabad (
pronunciation (help·info) (औरंगाबाद) from Persian / Urdu: 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 the Ajanta caves and Ellora World heritage sites, and is the administrative headquarters of the Aurangabad Division, or Marathwada region. Aurangabad is said to be a 'City of Gates' as one can not miss the strong presence of these as one drives through the city.
History
There was a village named Khadki where the city stands today. According to some historians, the city was founded in 1610 by Malik Ambar, 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 Ambar's rule. Initially, it was named Fatehpura (city of Victory), probably after Ambar's son Fateh Khan. Aurangabad was once termed the fastest developing city in Asia. In 1634, Aurangzeb was sent to Khadki as Governor of the Deccan. In 1644, he moved to Agra to play an active role in Mughal politics.
In 1681, the city again became the residence of great mughal Aurangzeb, who had now become the Mughal Emperor. He used the city as a base for his campaigns to conquer the last remaining Deccan sultanates until his death in 1707. The modern name of the city was probably taken during his period. Aurangzeb's tomb is situated at Khuldabad, a small town near the city which is also known as Saints valley.
Important places in and around Aurangabad include Bibi Ka Maqbara (a replica of the Taj Mahal), the Ellora, Aurangabad and Ajanta caves, the Ghrishneshwar Shiva temple and the Daulatabad fort.
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The location co-ordinates for Aurangabad are N 19° 53' 47" - E 75° 23' 54". The city is surrounded by hills on all sides.
Temperature : Annual temperatures in Aurangabad range from 9 to 40 °C, with the most comfortable time to visit in the winter - October to February. The highest maximum temperature ever recorded was 46 °C (114 °F) on 25 May 1905. The lowest recorded temperature was 2 °C (36 °F) on 2 February 1911. 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 °C to 4 °C (35.6 °F to 39.2 °F). 1
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.
Economy
There is 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 vanished over time, but some manufacturers - such as the Aurangabad Silk Mills, Standard Silk Mills - have managed to keep the tradition alive. Paithani silk saris are also made in Aurangabad. The name of this cloth is derived from Paithan town.
Pharmaceuticals, steel recycling, auto parts manufacturing, and beverage production (soft drinks and beer in particular) are major industries.Among Pharmaceutical there is Recombinant Insulin Manufacturing plant of Wockhardt (Wockhardt Biotech Park)in Aurangabad, Which Largest Biopharmaceutical plant in India.
The Shendra, Chikalthana and Waluj MIDC Industrial Areas are prominent industrial zones on the outskirts of the city, with various major multinational groups having set up manufacturing or processing plants in and around the city.
Banking And Financial Services
In the first decade of the 21st century, Aurangabad has seen a spurt in financial activities, with almost all public sector and private banks have opened up branches including the State Bank of India, State Bank of Hyderabad, Citibank, Deutsche Bank,ICICI Bank, the Bank of India, HDFC Bank, YES Bank, SIDBI , CATHOLIC SYRIAN BANK , KARUR VYASYA BANK , KARNATAKA BANK , STATE BANK OF PATIALA , STATE BANK OF INDORE , J&K BANK , SYNDICATE BANK , INDIAN BANK.
Information Technology
Many IT companies have already been established, with more waiting to establish a presence, probably due to the city's large urban and cosmopolitan population and its proximity to Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad.
Attractions in Aurangabad
- PVR Gallery,Chikalthana, Aurangabad
- Spencers Hyper,Chikalthana, Aurangabad
- Vishal Mega Mart,Railway Station Road,Aurangabad
- Big Bazaar, Jalna Road, Aurangabad
- Fame-Tapdiya,Cidco,Aurangabad
Coming Soon(Not coming through Responsible Sources)...
- Adlabs,khadkeshwar,Aurangabad
- Prozone Mall,Chikalthana, Aurangabad(2.2 million Sq-Ft) MULTIPLEX .
- West Pioneer Mall,Jalna Road,Aurangabad (0.7 million Sq-Ft) MULTIPLEX
- Hyper City,Chikalthana, Aurangabad
- Shoppers Stop,Chikalthana, Aurangabad
- Tapdiya Mall, Adalat Road, Aurangabad MULTIPLEX
- Marathawada engineering Pvt Ltd Mall
- Inox,Railway Station Road,Aurangabad MULTIPLEX
- Aurangabad city centre,Aakashwani,Aurangabad
- R-mall,Garkheda,Aurangabad MULTIPLEX
- Siddharth plaza,Siddhart Garden,Aurangabad
- AMC Mall,Jakat naka,Aurangabad
- AMC Mall,Shahanurmiyadarga,Aurangabad MULTIPLEX
- WAL MART WALUJ Aurangabad
- AURANGABAD KALAGRAM, Garware stadium campus, Chikalthana, Aurangabad.
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Administration and Politics
Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is the local civil body. It is divided into six zones.
Major Areas of Aurangabad City
- Aarif Colony
- Aasifiya Colony
- Aurangpura
- Altamash Colony
- Bada Takiya
- Baiji Pura
- Bajaj Nagar & Waluj
- Bansilal Nagar
- Bari Colony
- Begum Pura
- Bhadkal Gate
- Buddi Lane
- CIDCO(N-1 to N-15)
- Central Naka
- Cheli Pura
- Chota Takiya
- City Chowk
- Champa Chowk
- Dr. Rafiq Zakaria Road
- Ganesh Colony
- Garkheda
- Gulmandi
- Gulmohar Colony, CIDCO N-5
- Harsul
- Hazrat Nizamuddin Road
- Heena Nagar
- Hilaal Colony
- Himayat Baugh
- HUDCO (H-1 to H-20)
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- Jaffer Gate
- Jalna Road
- Jawahar Colony
- Jinsi
- Juna Bazar
- Jubilee Park
- Jyotinagar
- Kabaadipura
- Kanchan Wadi
- Kareem Hotel Circle
- Kareem Colony
- Kat Kat Gate
- Khadkeshwar
- Kirad Pura
- Mahmood Pura
- Maqsood Colony
- Mondha
- Motiwala Nagar
- Mujeeb Colony
- Mukund Wadi
- Nageshwar wadi
- Nakshatra Wadi
- Nandanvan Colony
- Naryali Baugh
- National Colony
- Nawabpura
- New Shreynager
- Nirala Bazaar
- Nishaan
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- Noor Colony - Town Hall
- Osmanpura
- Padampura
- Paithan Gate
- Pandharpur & Chitegaon MIDC
- Qiasar Colony
- Raja Bazar
- Rasheed Pura
- Rauza Baugh
- Roshan Gate
- Saadat Nagar
- Samarthnagar
- Satara Parisar
- Seven Hills
- Shah Bazar
- Shah Ganj
- Shahnoorwadi
- Shah Noor Miyan Darghah
- Shendra MIDC
- Shivaji Nagar
- Silk Mills
- SILLY KHAANA
- Town Hall
- TV Center.
- Ulkanagari
- Vishram Baugh Colony
- Yunus Colony
- Zambad Estate
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Aurangabad contributes one seat to the Lok Sabha. The seat is currently held by Mr. Chandrakant Khaire, MP of the Shiv Sena party. It also holds two seats for the Assembly - Aurangabad West (Indian National Congress) and Aurangabad East (National Congress Party).
Media and Communications
Newspapers: Lokmat- is the leading newspaper of the region,Lokmat Times & Lokmat Samachar ,Loksatta, Sakaal, PunyaNagari,Saamna,
Radio: The city has four FM radio stations - All India Radio, Gyaanvani (dedicated to University learning and distance education) and Radio Mirchi 98.3fm, sfm 93.5,radio city 91.1 fm with the private satellite radio station WorldSpace also available.
Internet: Internet facilities are provided by several suppliers, with BSNLand Hathway[MCN] providing a broadband service
Easy Placements & Trainings
Transport
Intra city Transport
"Aurangabad Municipal Transport" (AMT) is an intra-city bus service which covers almost all parts of the city and also connects to the more distant industrial suburbs.
The "Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation" (MSRTC) and numerous other private bus operators provide a bus service to all parts of the state.
Metered auto rickshaws ply throughout the city. The fare is based on a meter and is computed by a tariff card available from the driver.
Air
Now Aurangabad has an International airport.
Rail
AURANGABAD(Station Code: AWB) is a station located on the Kachiguda-Manmad section of Hyderabad(HYB) Division of South Central Railway(SCR). After Divisional adjustments in 2003, which saw the bifurcation of Hyderabad division, Aurangabad now comes under the newly created Nanded(NED) Division of SCR. Aurangabad has rail connectivity with Manmad, Aurangabad, Nanded, Parbhani, Parli Vaijnath, latur, Osmanabad, Gangakhed, Mudkhed, Adilabad, Nagpur, Basar, Nizamabad, Nasik, Mumbai, Pune, Daund, Mahbubnagar, Kurnool, Kadapa, Renigunta, Tirupati, Katpadi, Erode, Madurai and Kachiguda(HYB). Ajanta Express between Kachiguda and Manmad is the most prestigious train passing through this station.
The "Janashatabdi Express" is the fastest and most comfortable train option to and from Mumbai with a total traveling time of 6 1/2 hours. Three overnight trains and two daytime trains also travel between Mumbai and Aurangabad.
Aurangabad has more number of trains to HYB than to any other city. Ajanta Express, Secunderabad Bi-Weekly Express, Kakinada Express, Devagiri Express, Hyderabad Passenger, Manmad-Kachiguda Passenger, Okha-Rameswaram Express--all these trains connect AWB with HYB
Tourist attractions
Monuments
- Ajanta stone engraved sculpture and paintings Caves. A world heritage monument.
- Ajanta Visitor Center Under construction, it has been designed as a tribute to the Ajanta Caves. The center will consist of four cave replicas (1,2,16 1nd 17), with static, electronic and interactive museums to orient, guide and create a virtually real experience for the visitors to understand the original paintings and stories.
- Buddhist Theme Park @ Fardapur , nr Ajanta Caves declared recently by State Tourism Minister . Its cost is quoted to be 25-30 Crores INR.
- Ellora stone engraved sculptures. A world heritage monument.
- Ellora Visitor Centre - Interprtation centre on the same lines as that of Ajanta.
- Daulatabad fort
- Bibi Ka Maqbara. A replica of the Taj Mahal.
- Aurangabad Caves
*Panchakki, or The Water Mill complex .This is very good example of long Indian science history.water force use to rotate the mill stone for grinding wheat.
*Khultabad the resting place of Aurangzeb.
- Gates (Darwajas) - During Mughal times, Aurangabad had 4 main and 9 subordinate gates (darwajas) along its periphery, the most famous and oldest and biggest of them being the Bhadkal Gate near the Naukhanda Palace of Nizams.
List of gates
1 Bhadkal Gate
2 Dilli Gate
3 Rangin Darwaja
4 Katkat Gate
5 Roshan Gate
6 Barapulla Gate
7 Paithan Gate
8 Kala Darwaja
9 Jaffer Gate
10 kille ark
11 Naubat gate
12 Mohamad gate
13 Buland darwaja
Parks
- Mhaismal hills
- Lonar - a natural lake formed by meteorite impact (Near Mehekar) - 150 km from Aurangabad
- Sant Dnyaneshwar garden, Paithan - 50 km from Auranagabad
- Jayakwadi dam bird sanctuary: home for migratory birds from Siberia - 45 km from Aurangabad
- Gautala wildlife park and bird sanctury
- Siddarth Garden
- A state-of-art park to be developed @ SALIM ALI LAKE over 25 acres and a similar to be developed after undertaking HIMAYATBAG area . BOTH TO BE DEVELOPED BY AMC(Aurangabad Municipal Corporation)
Geographical Location
References
North West Dhulia
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