Latur: Difference between revisions

| name = Latur

| settlement_type native_name = City

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| image_caption = [[Marathwada Liberation Day|Marathwada Martyr Monument]] (Marathwada Hutatma Smarak), located in the city

| nickname = Ratnapur or LatalluruAdishru

| pushpin_map = India Maharashtra

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| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India

| subdivision_typemap_alt = Country

| subdivision_namemap_caption = {{flag|India}}Latur in Maharashtra

| named_for founder = Lattalura

| government_typenamed_for = [[Mayor–Council]]

| governing_body government_type = [[Latur Municipal CorporationMayor–Council]]

| leader_title governing_body = [[Mayor#India|MayorLatur Municipal Corporation]]

| leader_name leader_title = Suresh Pawar[[Mayor#India|Mayor]]

| leader_title1leader_name = Vacant for now
| leader_title1 = [[Municipal Commissioner (India)|Municipal Commissioner]]

| leader_name1 = Aman Mittal, [[Indian Administrative = Achyut HangeServices|IAS]]

| leader_title2 = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLAs]]

| leader_name2 = *[[Amitvacant Deshmukh]] -– [[Latur City (Vidhan SabhaAssembly constituency)|Latur cityCity]]<br />

*[[Trimbakraovacant Shrirangrao Bhise]] -– [[Latur Rural (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Latur Rural]]

| leader_title3 = [[Member of Parliament]]

| leader_name3 = [[Kalge Shivaji = Bandappa|Dr. [[SunilShivajiao Kalge Gaikwad(INC)]]

| unit_pref = Metric

| area_footnotes = <ref name="PLACE_LATUR">{{cite web |title=Gazetteers Department - Latur |url=http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Latur_Site/index.html |date=2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110614154439/http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Latur_Site/index.html |archive-date=14 June 2011 |publisher=Government of Maharashtra |language=Marathimr |accessdateaccess-date=31 December 2015}}</ref>

| area_total_km2 = 32.56

| area_rank = [[List of cities in Maharashtra|16th (Maharashtra)]]<br />[[List of cities in India|120th (India) ]]

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| elevation_m = 515

| population_as_of = 2011

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| population_density_km2 = auto

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| population_demonym = Laturkar

| timezone1 utc_offset1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]+5:30

| postal_code_typepostal_code = [[Postal{{Unbulleted Index Number|PIN]]list

| area_code = 91-238202382

| area_code_type = Telephone code

| registration_plate = MH-24

| blank1_name_sec1 = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]

| blank1_info_sec1 = 923.54 [[female|♀]]/1000 [[male|♂]]

| blank1_name_sec2 = [[Climate of India|Climate]]

| blank1_info_sec2 = [[Climatic regions of India|BSh]] <small>([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]])</small>

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| blank2_name_sec1 = Literacy

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| blank4_info_sec1 blank3_info_sec2 = {{convert|33741|km°C|mi°F}} NW ([[Indian highways|land]])

| blank5_info_sec1 blank4_info_sec2 = {{convert|29413|km°C|mi°F}} SE ([[Indian highways|land]])

Latur has an ancient history, which probably dates to the [[Rashtrakuta]] period. It was home to a branch of Rashtrakutas which ruled the [[Deccan Plateau|Deccan]] from 753 to 973&nbsp;AD. The first [[Rashtrakuta]] king, '''[[Dantidurga]]''', was from Lattaluru ([[Kannada language|Kannada]]: ಲಟ್ಟಲೂರು), probably the ancient name for Latur. Ratnapur is also mentioned as an historic name for Latur.<ref name="MofI">{{Cite web|title=Latur District Map: History of Latur |publisher=Maps of India |url=http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/maharashtra/districts/latur.htm |archiveurlarchive-url=https://wwwweb.webcitationarchive.org/6hPAIxdj9?url=web/20160517015534/http://www.mapsofindia.com/maps/maharashtra/districts/latur.htm |archivedatearchive-date=1017 May 2016 |deadurl=no |dfurl-status=live }}</ref>

The King [[Amoghavarsha]] of [[Rashtrakutas]] developed the Latur city, originally the native place of the Rashtrakutas. The Rashtrakutas who succeeded the [[Chalukyas]] of [[Badami]] in 753 AD called themselves the residents of Lattaluru.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2011-09-19|title=The rule of the Chalukyas of Badami came to an end with Kirtivarman II who was overthrown by Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta|url=https://www.preservearticles.com/notes/the-rule-of-the-chalukyas-of-badami-came-to-an-end-with-kirtivarman-ii-who-was-overthrown-by-dantidurga-a-rashtrakuta/11931|access-date=2022-02-20|website=PreserveArticles.com: Preserving Your Articles for Eternity|language=en-US}}</ref>

After [[Indian independence movement#IndependenceSovereignty and partition of India|Indian independence]] and the merger of Hyderabad with the [[Indian Unionannexation of Hyderabad]], [[Osmanabad]] became part of [[Bombay Province]]. In 1960, with the creation of Maharashtra, Latur became part of one of its districts. On 16 August 16, 1982, a separate [[Latur district]] was carved out of [[Osmanabad]] district.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Zilla Parishad, Latur|url=http://zplatur.gov.in/htmldocs/leftframe/aboutLatur.htm|access-date=2022-02-20|website=zplatur.gov.in}}</ref>

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Latur is situated 636 metres above mean sea level, on the [[Balaghat]] plateau, near the Maharashtra–[[Karnataka]] state boundary. It receives its drinking water from the nearby [[Manjira River]], which suffered from environmental degradation and silting in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.<ref>{{Cite news|title=In dry Latur, villagers revive a dead river |date=10 May 2016 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/In-dry-Latur-villagers-revive-a-dead-river/articleshow/52197331.cms |archiveurlarchive-url=https://wwwweb.webcitationarchive.org/6hP98HwAT?url=web/20160512051740/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/In-dry-Latur-villagers-revive-a-dead-river/articleshow/52197331.cms |archivedatearchive-date=1012 May 2016 |deadurl=no |dfurl-status=live }}</ref> As a result of this and lack of implementation of a water management strategy, during the drought of the 2010s the city ran out of water.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Latur Drinking Water Crisis highlights absence of Water Allocation Policy and Management |publisher=South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People |date=20 April 2016 |url=https://sandrp.wordpress.com/2016/04/20/latur-drinking-water-crisis-highlights-absence-of-water-allocation-policy-and-management/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|author=Gokhale, Nihar |date=8 September 2015 |title=Water supply once a month: lessons to be learnt from Latur |publisher=Catch News (Rajasthan Patrika Group) |url=http://www.catchnews.com/environment-news/water-supply-once-a-month-lessons-to-be-learnt-from-latur-1441632486.html |archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911002353/http://www.catchnews.com/environment-news/water-supply-once-a-month-lessons-to-be-learnt-from-latur-1441632486.html |archivedatearchive-date=11 September 2015 |deadurlurl-status=nolive}}</ref>

'''Temperature :''': Temperatures in Latur range from {{convert|13|to|41|C|F}}, with the most comfortable time to visit in the winter, which is October to February. The highest temperature ever recorded was {{convert|45.6|°C|°F|abbr=on}}. The lowest recorded temperature was {{convert|2.2|°C|°F|abbr=on}}. 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 {{convert|2|to|4|C|F}}.<ref>[http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/gazetteer.php?level=2&showFile=1&gazetteerSqlId=20020423103801&gazetteerMainId=&gazetteerFile2Id=20020423105420&distId=19&gazId=20020422121541&pubYear=&fileExists=1&headingSqlName=General&chapter= Maharashtra government web site] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090213111308/http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/gazetteer.php?level=2&showFile=1&gazetteerSqlId=20020423103801&gazetteerMainId=&gazetteerFile2Id=20020423105420&distId=19&gazId=20020422121541&pubYear=&fileExists=1&headingSqlName=General&chapter= |date=13 February 2009 }}</ref>

'''Rainfall :''': Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season from June to September. Rainfall varies from {{convert|9.0 to 693&nbsp;|mm/}} per month. Average annual rainfall is {{convert|725&nbsp;|mm}}.

{{Main article|1993 Latur earthquake}}

On 30 September 1993, at 3:53&nbsp;a.m. local time, Latur hadwas almost completely destroyed by a devastating [[intraplate earthquake]] onthat 30affected Septemberthe 1993southern resulting[[Marathwada]] region of Maharashtra state in central-western part of India—including Latur, Beed, Osmanabad, and adjoining districts about {{convert|400|km}} south-east of [[Mumbai]]—and resulted in a huge loss of life. The earthquake measured only 6.3 on the [[Richter magnitude scale]], but its [[Hypocenter|focus]] was relatively shallow, at around 10{{convert|12|km}} deep. Consequently,000 peoplethe wereresultant estimatedshock towaves, havebeing diedunattenuated, caused more damage. The quake caused around 10,000 deaths <ref name="EERI Newsletter January 1994">{{cite web|title=The September 29, 1993, M6.4 Killari, Maharashtra Earthquake in Central India, EERI Newsletter, Vol. 28, No. 1, January 1994|url=http://www.nicee.org/eqe-iitk/uploads/EQR_Killari.pdf|accessdateaccess-date=15 March 2016}}</ref> and 30,000 were injured, mainly due to the poor construction of stone houses and village huts made of stones which collapsed on people who were fast asleep in early morning hours. It struck southern [[Marathwada]] region of Maharashtra state in central-western part of India and affected Latur, Beed, Osmanabad and adjoining districts about 400&nbsp;km south-east of [[Mumbai]]. Latur was almost completely destroyed and life came to a standstill. The earthquake's focus was around 12&nbsp;km deep (relatively shallow), causing shock waves to cause more damage. The number of lives lost was high as the earthquake occurred at 3:53&nbsp;a.m. local time, when people were fast asleep. After the earthquake, seismic zones were reclassified, and building codes and standards were revised, all over India.

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{{bar percent|[[MuslimsIslam in Maharashtra|Islam]]|green|2423.95}}

{{bar percent|[[Marathi Buddhists|Buddhism]]|redmediumblue|4.660}}

{{bar percent|[[ChristiansJainism in Maharashtra|Jainism]]|bluepink|0.279}}

{{bar percent|[[JainismOther or not stated|Jains]]|pinkblack|0.852}}

{{Main article|Latur Municipal Corporation}}

Latur earlierhas hadan aearlier Municipal Council, which was established in 1952. [[Latur Municipal Corporation]] (LMC) is the local civil body. It is divided into five zones. theThe Municipal Corporation area is about {{convert|117.78|sqkm|sqmi}}. It was elevated to the status of Municipal Corporation by the State Government in 2011.

The city is divided in 70 electoral wards called as ''Prabhag'' and each ward is represented by a Corporator (called as ''Nagarsevak'') elected by the people from each ward. LMC is responsible for providing basic amenities likesuch as drinking water, drainage facility, road, street lights, healthcare facilities, and primary schools,etc. LMC collects its revenue from the urban taxes which are imposed on citizens. The administration is headed by the Commissioner of Municipal Corporation; an I.A.S. Officer, assisted by the other officers of different departments.

Latur contributes one seat to the [[Lok Sabha]]. The seat is currently held by Dr.SunilSudhakar GaikawadShringare, [[Member of Parliament|MP]], of the BJP. It also holds one seat for the Assembly - Latur [[Indian National Congress]]. In latest constituency arrangements made by [[Election Commission of India]], Latur will contribute one [[Loksabha]] seat, and two state assembly seats, i.e. [[Latur City (Maharashtra Assembly constituency)|Latur City]] and [[Latur Rural (Maharashtra Assembly constituency)|Latur Rural]].

{{mainMain|List of educational institutions in Latur district}}

Latur has developed into an educational hub for secondary, higher secondary, and university education. The district is known in Maharashtra for its "[[Latur Pattern]]" of study, which involves intensive coaching given in the city. Students of junior colleges in Latur have a good record in taking competitive engineering and medical entrance exams.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mylaturpattern.com/education/what-is-latur-pattern.php |title=What is Latur Pattern? |publisher=Mylaturpattern.com |date=25 August 2009 |accessdateaccess-date=15 November 2013 |deadurlurl-status=yesdead |archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202221810/http://www.mylaturpattern.com/education/what-is-latur-pattern.php |archivedatearchive-date=2 December 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

Due to more than 140 colleges, the city is known as an educational hub in Marathwada. Many of the students studying in the colleges and the Universityuniversity are from nearby districts. Most colleges in Latur are affiliated with the [[Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University|Nanded University]]. There is a sub-center of SRTMUN at Latur.

Dayanand Law College was established by the Dayanand Education Society. Established medical schools such as the [[Government Medical College Latur|Government Medical College]], [[Manajara Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital Latur|Manjara Ayurvedic College]] are present in the city.

Latur is connected by roads with various major cities of Maharashtra and other states. Road connectivity is excellent, and roads connecting to [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Nagpur]], [[Nanded]], [[Satara (city)|Satara]], [[Kolhapur]], [[Sangli]], and [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] are being upgradedwidened to four-lane highways. Latur city has one national highway running through it, [[National Highway 361 (India)|NH 361]].

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