Aurangabad is a city in the state of Maharashtra. It is the headquarters and principal city of the district of the same name. The city is a hub for tourism, with many important historical monuments located here. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ajanta and Ellora caves are prime tourist attractions. Aurangabad is recognized as the Tourism Capital of Maharashtra for this reason. Historically, Aurangabad was a powerful city under the rule of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The city derived its name from this powerful ruler’s name. Fast forward to today, Aurangabad is the fifth-largest city in the state and among the fastest growing cities in the India.
Stats and Facts
As per the provisional reports of the census 2011, Aurangabad’s population stands at 11,71,330. The metropolitan population, on the other hand, is 11,89,376. Aurangabad records a sex ratio of 919 per 1000 males. Child sex ratio stands at 859 per 1000 boys. The average literacy rate in Aurangabad is 89.13%. The average female and male literacy rates are 83.81% and 94.08% respectively. Malik Ambar founded Aurangabad in 1610. The name of the city was Khidki, meaning window in Hindi, at the time. Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is a prominent tourist attraction in Aurangabad, besides the Ajanta and Ellora caves. The monument was built in memory of Aurangzeb’s wife. Hills surround the city in all directions. Annual average temperatures in Aurangabad range from 17°C to 33°C. Marathi and Urdu are the languages spoken here.
Industry and Financial Services
Silk and cotton textile production were the primary contributors to the city’s economy in the past. Although they don’t play as big a part anymore, some manufacturers still continue to engage in silk and cotton textile production, creating a prominent industry. Paithani silk saris are a major produce in Aurangabad. The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has been actively engaging in acquiring new lands and setting up industrial estates. Waluj MIDC and Shendra MIDC are the major industrial areas in and around the city. The industrial regions in and around the city comprise such big companies as Audi India, Bajaj Auto, Johnson & Johnson, Baxter, Siemens, Videocon, Goodyear, Colgate-Palmolive, and Wockhardt. The establishment of the Central Bank of India in Aurangabad in the year 1933 ushered the rich tradition of banking in the city. Some of the major public and private sector banks, such as State Bank of India, Citibank India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra, have set up branches in the city. The city hosts a Regional Rural Bank (RRB) called Maharashtra Godavari Gramin Bank.
Connectivity
Aurangabad Airport in the city ensures air connectivity with several major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Pune, Nagpur, and Hyderabad. The Aurangabad station lies on a section of the South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It connects the city to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gwalior, Pune, Nagpur, Bhopal, Nasik, and other major cities by rail. The extensive road network connects Aurangabad to other major cities. National Highway 221 (NH-221) passes through the city and connects Solapur and Dhule. The city’s connectivity by road is set to expand with the development of new highways. Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and many private bus operators cater to the intra-city as well as inter-city travel needs of the local public. MSRTC also operates an Aurangabad City Bus for the public to travel within the city.
Aurangabad Civic Administration
Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is the local body responsible for the governance and administration of the city of Aurangabad. The corporation comprises six zones. The city comprises 99 electoral wards. People from each ward vote for an individual to represent the ward. The elected individual becomes the corporator of the ward. The mayor and chairman are in-charge of two important committees.
Aurangabad Infrastructure
The two important facets of Aurangabad are tourism and industry. Both these sectors drive infrastructure development in the city. Several regions of Aurangabad are highly industrialized, with MIDC having established as many as five industrial estates. Aurangabad has stable transport connectivity, and things are definitely looking upwards in this area. The demand for direct rail connectivity to more major cities is increasing. This trend is likely to fuel further rail infrastructure development in the future. In terms of road connectivity, the development of a Nagpur-Aurangabad-Mumbai expressway is in progress. The social infrastructure in the city is also quite impressive. Aurangabad is a major education center for the Deccan region. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) has more than 100 colleges affiliated to it. The municipal corporation and many private trusts also run schools offering quality education in the city.
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