Patur
| Patur पातूर | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Patur | |
| Coordinates: 20°28′N 76°56′E / 20.46°N 76.94°ECoordinates: 20°28′N 76°56′E / 20.46°N 76.94°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Akola |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 20,531 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 444501 |
| Telephone code | 917254 |
| Vehicle registration | MH30 |
Patur is a city and a municipal council in Akola district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Geography
Patur is located at 20°27′N 76°56′E / 20.45°N 76.93°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 341 metres (1118 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Patur had a population of 20,531. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Patur has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 66%. In Patur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Patur is a Muslim Majority town with population percentage of 50% ratio amongnts all communities according to 2011 census.
About
This tahasil having a lot of hilly area in this hilly area Adiwasi (Andh) and Banjaras are found. The development of backward area is not satisfactory. Unemployed people are migrating towards Mumbai or Pune in search of employment.
Politics
Patur Politics is generally concentrated with Patur Muncipal Council. Patur Muncipal council was established in 1957. Zeenat Kuaser Rahat Ali (President, Municipal Council, Patur) Sau.Megha Pradeep Kalpande (Vice President, Municipal Council, Patur)
Education
Major Educational Insitutions working in Education sector of Patur locality are : (1) Shahbabu Urdu High School & Junior College of Arts/Science,(from KG to PG, i.e. Shahbabu Urdu Primary School,Shahbabu English Convent, Semi English, Jr College(English) with Bifocal subjects(IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Fisheries), Police Constable Triaining Center, Marathi Foundation, and Study Center of Maualana Azad National Urdu Universtiy (for B.A/B.Sc./B.Com./M.A.),YCMOU Study center at Akola branch. Established in 1957 (2) Tulsabai Kawal Vidyalaya & Jr. College of Arts/Science, MCVC (Including Technical Shcool & Mother India Convent) (3) Dr. H.N. Sinha Jr. & Senior College(including B.A./B.Sc.) (4)Vasantrao Naik High School & Jr. College (5) Savitribai Phule High School & Jr. College, (6) Gramin Ayurved Mahavidalaya (BAMS COllege) (7) Govt. Industrial Training Insitute. Several Govt. & Pvt. Marathi/Urdu/English Schools working in primary education.
Famous Temple
Renuka Mata Mandir(Patur), Shri Ram Mandir(Sasti).
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Patur
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.