Latur
Latur is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, and is one of the largest cities of the Marathwada region. It is the administrative headquarters of Latur district and Latur Taluka. The city is a tourist hub surrounded by many historical monuments, including Udgir Fort and Kharosa Caves. The people in Latur are called Laturkar. The most spoken language in Latur is Marathi. The city's quality of education attracts students from all over Maharashtra. It is a drought prone area with acute water shortage in its city and rural areas. The economy is agriculture intensive, but in recent years is also dependent on Educational sector & its allied activities. Industrial development is minimal in the district. Latur is 43 kilometers from the epicenter of the devastating 1993 Latur earthquake.
Latur | |
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Marathwada Martyr Monument (Marathwada Hutatma Smarak), located in the city | |
Latur Location in Maharashtra, India Latur Latur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 18.40°N 76.56°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Region | Marathwada |
| Division | Aurangabad |
| District | Latur |
| Settled | Possibly 7th century AD |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| • Body | Latur Municipal Corporation |
| • Mayor | Vacant for now |
| • Municipal Commissioner | Aman Mittal |
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| • Member of Parliament | Sudhakar Shrangare (BJP) |
| Area | |
| • City | 32.56 km2 (12.57 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 16th (Maharashtra) 120th (India) |
| Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • City | 396,955 |
| • Metro | 500,000 |
| Demonym | Laturkar Adishru' |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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| Telephone code | 91-02382 |
| Vehicle registration | MH-24 |
| Sex ratio | 923.54 ♀/1000 ♂ |
| Literacy | 96.76 |
| Distance from Mumbai | 487 kilometres (303 mi) E (land) |
| Distance from Hyderabad | 280 kilometres (170 mi) NW (land) |
| Distance from Aurangabad | 294 kilometres (183 mi) SE (land) |
| Climate | BSh (Köppen) |
| Precipitation | 860.9 mm |
| Avg. summer temperature | 41 °C (106 °F) |
| Avg. winter temperature | 13 °C (55 °F) |