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Aurangabad district, Bihar

Coordinates: 24°42′N 84°21′E / 24.70°N 84.35°E / 24.70; 84.35
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Aurangabad district
District of Bihar
Adari River
Adari River
Location of Aurangabad district in Bihar
Location of Aurangabad district in Bihar
Coordinates (Aurangabad, Bihar): 24°42′N 84°21′E / 24.70°N 84.35°E / 24.70; 84.35
Country India
State Bihar
DivisionMagadh
HeadquartersAurangabad, Bihar
Government
 • MPAbhay Kushwaha
 • District Magistrate & CollectorShrikant Shastree IAS
 • Superintendent of policeAmbrish Rahul, I.P.S[1]
Area
 • Total
3,305 km2 (1,276 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
2,540,073
 • Density770/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Literacy72.77%
 • Sex ratio916
Time zoneUTC+05:30 (IST)
Major highwaysNH2 now NH19
HDI (2016)Increase 0.555[2] (medium)
Websiteaurangabad.bih.nic.in

Aurangabad district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state, India. It is currently a part of the Red Corridor.[3] Aurangabad is also called "Chittorgarh" of Bihar because the number of Suryavanshi Rajputs is very high here. Aurangabad played a major role in the Indian independence struggle,[4] and is also the birthplace of eminent nationalist & first Deputy Chief Minister of state, Bihar Vibhuti Dr. Anugrah Narayan Sinha, a participant of Champaran Satyagraha who is regarded among makers of modern independent Bihar.[5]

Geography

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Aurangabad district occupies an area of 3,389 square kilometres (1,309 sq mi),[6] comparatively equivalent to Russia's Vaygach Island.[7] Aurangabad town is the administrative headquarters of this district. Aurangabad district is a part of Magadh division.

Aurangabad became a fully-fledged district when it was split from the Gaya district in 1972. Aurangabad celebrates its formation day on every 26 January .[8]

Economy

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In 2006, the Indian government named Aurangabad one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640).[9] It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). Cultivation of Strawberry have significantly contributed to the economy of the farmers of the district. Many farmers from the south and south-west blocks e.g. Amba, Nabinagar Block are growing straberries and are gaining good profits.

The Famous GI tag holder Magahi Paan is also grown by the Chaurasia community of some villages from Deo block.[9]

History[10]

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Since the first Indian general elections in 1952, the Aurangabad Lok Sabha Constituency, which forms a part of Aurangabad district has elected Member of Parliament from Rajput caste only. Other family clansrepresented in Aurangabad include the Mauryans, Guptas and the Gahadavalas (locally spelt “Gadhwal, Gaharwal in Bihar”).

In ancient times, Aurangabad was located in the Mahajanapada kingdom of Magadh (1200 – 322 BCE). The ancient rulers of the town included Bimbisara (late 5th century BCE), Ajatashatru (early 4th century BCE), Chandragupta Maurya (321 – 298 BCE) and Ashoka (268 – 232 BCE).

During the rule of Sher Shah Suri (1486 – 1545 CE), Aurangabad became strategically important as part of the Rohtas Sirkar(district). After the death of Sher Shah Suri Aurangabad fell under the rule of Akbar. The Afghan upsurge in the area was suppressed by Todar Mal. Some elements of Afghan architecture remain.

After the downfall of the Mughal Empire, Aurangabad was ruled by the zamindars. the wealthy land owners, including those of Deo, Kutumba, Mali, Pawai, Chandragarh, and Siris. The zamindars resisted British rule. For example, Fateh Narayan Singh of Deo, descendent of Shakti Singh, supported Kunwar Singh against the British.

In 1865, Bihar District was separated from Patna District. Aurangabad was made a subdivision of Bihar district. Stement was the first subdivisional officer of Aurangabad subdivision. The first Member of Parliament from the district was the former Chief Minister of Unified Bihar, Satyendra Narayan Singh (Chhote Saheb).

On 26 January 1973, Aurangabad district, Bihar was created (government notification number 07/11-2071-72 dated 19 January 1973). K. A. H. Subramanyam was the first district magistrate and Surjit Kumar Saha was the sub-divisional officer. This district has remained a hotbed of Dalit assertion as a part of Naxalite-Maoist insurgency. It has also witnessed caste wars between the Rajput landlords and Dalits, the latter were led in this struggle by the peasant castes like Koeri and Yadav.[11]

Demographics

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Demographics (2011 Census)[12]
S.No. Description Value
1 Actual Population 2,540,073
2 Male 1,318,684
3 Female 1,221,389
4 Population Growth 26.18%
5 Area (Sq. Km) 3,305
6 Density (/km²) 769
7 Proportion to Bihar Population 2.44%
8 Sex Ratio (per 1000 males) 926
9 Child Sex Ratio (0–6 Age) 944
10 Average Literacy (%) 70.32
11 Male Literacy (%) 80.11
12 Female Literacy (%) 59.71
13 Total Child Population (0–6 Age) 455,394
14 Male Population (0–6 Age) 234,256
15 Female Population (0–6 Age) 221,138
16 Literates 1,466,002
17 Male Literates 868,733
18 Female Literates 597,269
19 Child Proportion (0–6 Age) 17.93%
20 Boys Proportion (0–6 Age) 17.76%
21 Girls Proportion (0–6 Age) 18.11%

According to the 2011 census Aurangabad district, Bihar has a population of 2,540,073,[13] roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait[14] or the US state of Nevada.[15] This gives it a ranking of 172nd in India (out of a total of 640).[13] The district has a population density of 760 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,000/sq mi).[13]

Languages in Aurangabad district (2011)[16]
  1. Magahi (69.69%)
  2. Hindi (24.68%)
  3. Urdu (5.17%)
  4. Others (0.46%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 69.69% of the population spoke Magahi, 24.68% Hindi and 5.17% Urdu as their first language.[16]

Administrative Setup

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Aurangabad one of the important districts of South Bihar, is bounded on the north by Arwal district, on the south by Palamu district of Jharkhand, on the East by Gaya district and on the west by Sone River beyond which lies Rohtas district. The people of this district mainly speak Magahi and have largely taken up agriculture and other related activities as their occupation. The Grand Trunk Road(NH-19) passes through the district and provides easy transport facility to Kolkata in the east and Delhi in the west. The district headquarters is at Aurangabad, about 170 kms from Patna, the state capital.

*District Magistrate

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District Magistrate is posted in the district who is the top most official of Revenue and civil administration. He often belongs to I.A.S. cadre. District Magistrate conducts development and welfare works in the district. ADM and other officers are posted in order to help D.M.

*Superintendent of Police

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The Superintendent of Police, Aurangabad is the head of the district police administration. The Deputy Superintendent of Police are posted to assist the police superintendent who are either from the Indian Police Service or the Bihar Police Service. In each subdivision of the district, the Deputy Superintendent of Police are posted who keep control on police administration.

*Judicial Administration

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Judicial Administration: The Judges and magistrates are posted at district and sub-division who administer and deliver justice of different kinds. The district judiciary is part of Indian judicial system as envisaged in Indian Constitution and independent of district administration.

Sub-divisions(Tehsil)

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The district has been divided into two subdivisions, which are headed by sub-divisional officers either from I.A.S. or B.P.S.C. cadre. S.D.Os. are under direct authority of D.M.

  1. Aurangabad
  2. Daudnagar

Blocks

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These Subdivisions are divided in 11 development blocks where B.D.Os. are posted who undertake development and welfare projects. Aurangabad district has 1884 villages. [17]

CD Blocks Tehsil (Sub-division)
Aurangabad Aurangabad
Barun Aurangabad
Nabinagar Aurangabad
Kutumba Aurangabad
Madanpur Aurangabad
Deo Aurangabad
Rafiganj Aurangabad
Obra Daudnagar
Daudnagar Daudnagar
Goh Daudnagar
Haspura Daudnagar

Villages and Panchayats[18]

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Block-wise distribution of Panchayats and Villages in Aurangabad district
Sl. No. Block No. of Panchayats No. of Villages
1 Aurangabad 14 172
2 Barun 17 201
3 Madanpur 18 124
4 Nabinagar 25 352
5 Obra 20 152
6 Haspura 14 73
7 Rafiganj 23 220
8 Deo 16 122
9 Kutumba 20 228
10 Daudnagar 15 64
11 Goh 20 176
Total 202 1,884

Politics

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Constituencies[19]

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Aurangabad district is represented in both the Parliament (Lok Sabha) and the Bihar Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha). The district is divided between two parliamentary constituencies—Karakat and Aurangabad—and includes six assembly constituencies.

Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies in Aurangabad District
S.No District Parliamentary Constituency No. Parliamentary Constituency Name Assembly Constituency No. Assembly Constituency Name
1 Aurangabad 35 Karakat 219 Goh
2 Aurangabad 35 Karakat 220 Obra
3 Aurangabad 35 Karakat 221 Nabinagar
4 Aurangabad 37 Aurangabad 222 Kutumba
5 Aurangabad 37 Aurangabad 223 Aurangabad
6 Aurangabad 37 Aurangabad 224 Rafiganj
This section is transcluded from 17th Bihar Assembly. (edit | history)
District No. Constituency Name Party Alliance Remarks
Aurangabad 219 Goh Bhim Kumar Singh RJD MGB
220 Obra Rishi Yadav RJD MGB
221 Nabinagar Vijay Kumar Singh RJD MGB
222 Kutumba Rajesh Kumar INC MGB
223 Aurangabad Anand Shankar Singh INC MGB
224 Rafiganj MD Nehaluddin RJD MGB

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results:[20]

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Parliamentary Constituency Winner[21] Runner Up Margin
No. Name Candidate Party Votes Candidate Party Votes Votes
35 Karakat Raja Ram Singh Kushwaha CPI(ML)L 3,80,581 Pawan Singh Independent 2,74,723 1,05,858
37 Aurangabad Abhay Kumar Sinha RJD 4,65,567 Sushil Kumar Singh BJP 3,86,456 79,111

Tourism

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See also

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  • Barun, India town in Aurangabad District
  • Daudnagar, A major town of Aurangabad district
  • Deo, town in Aurangabad district
  • Surkhi, a village in Aurangabad district
  • Uphara, a village in Aurangabad district

References

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  1. ^ https://aurangabad.bih.nic.in/
  2. ^ "Development of Human Development Index at District Level for EAG States". March 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
  3. ^ "83 districts under the Security Related Expenditure Scheme". IntelliBriefs. 11 December 2009. Archived from the original on 27 October 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
  4. ^ Indian Post. "First Bihar Deputy CM cum Finance Minister;Dr. A N Sinha". official Website. Retrieved 20 May 2008.
  5. ^ "Aurangabad district, Bihar · Exam MaterialExam Material". Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  6. ^ Srivastava, Dayawanti, ed. (2010). "States and Union Territories: Bihar: Government". India 2010: A Reference Annual (54th ed.). New Delhi, India: Additional Director General, Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India), Government of India. pp. 1118–1119. ISBN 978-81-230-1617-7.
  7. ^ "Island Directory Tables: Islands by Land Area". United Nations Environment Program. 18 February 1997. Archived from the original on 1 December 2015. Retrieved 11 October 2011. Vaygach Island 3,329km2
  8. ^ Law, Gwillim (25 September 2011). "Districts of India". Statoids. Retrieved 11 October 2011.
  9. ^ a b Ministry of Panchayati Raj (8 September 2009). "A Note on the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme" (PDF). National Institute of Rural Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  10. ^ https://aurangabad.bih.nic.in/history/
  11. ^ "End of a dynasty in 'Chittorgarh of Bihar'". Deccan Herald. 10 April 2019. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  12. ^ https://aurangabad.bih.nic.in/demography/
  13. ^ a b c "District Census Handbook: Aurangabad" (PDF). Census of India. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  14. ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. "Country Comparison:Population". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2011. Kuwait 2,595,62
  15. ^ "2010 Resident Population Data". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 19 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2011. Nevada 2,700,551
  16. ^ a b "Table C-16 Population by Mother Tongue: Bihar". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
  17. ^ https://aurangabad.bih.nic.in/subdivision-blocks/
  18. ^ https://aurangabad.bih.nic.in/village-panchayats/
  19. ^ https://aurangabad.bih.nic.in/constituencies/
  20. ^ "Results of Lok Sabha Constituencies of Bihar".
  21. ^ The Indian Express (4 June 2024). "Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Results: Full List of winners on all 543 seats". Archived from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  22. ^ "अगले साल आम लोगों के लिए खुल जाएगा जैव विविधता पार्क पेज 4 फ्लायर". Live Hindustan.
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