Chakur

Chakur is a town in Latur subdivision of Latur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is also the headquarters for Chakur Taluka. The Town located on Maharashtra State Highway 3 (Kolhapur-Nanded-Nagpur National Highway NH 361). Former Home Minister of India Shivraj Patil is from Chakur. Chakrapuri is the old name of chakur city.

Chakur
(Chakrapur)
Town
Chakur
Location in Maharashtra, India
Chakur
Chakur (India)
Coordinates: 18°30′47″N 76°52′31″E
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictLatur
TalukaChakur
Government
  BodyNagar panchayat
Area
  Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total18,627
  Density3,700/km2 (9,600/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
413513
Telephone code+91-2381
Vehicle registrationMH-24
gender ratio1000:935
Lok Sabha constituencyLatur
Vidhan Sabha constituencyAhmedpur- chakur
Literacy76%
Websitemaharashtra.gov.in
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