Aurangabad district, Bihar

This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Aurangabad, Bihar. For other uses, see Aurangabad (disambiguation).

District of Bihar in India

Aurangabad district

District of Bihar

Adari River

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
Division| Magadh
Headquarters| Aurangabad, Bihar
Government

• MP| Abhay Kushwaha
• District Magistrate & Collector| Shrikant Shastree IAS
• Superintendent of police| Ambrish Rahul, I.P.S[1]
Area

• Total

| 3,305 km2 (1,276 sq mi)
Population

(2011)

• Total

| 2,540,073
• Density| 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Demographics

• Literacy| 72.77%
• Sex ratio| 916
Time zone| UTC+05:30 (IST)
Major highways| NH2 now NH19
HDI (2016)|  0.555[2] (medium)
Website| aurangabad.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

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Since the independence of India, the Aurangabad Lok Sabha Constituency, which forms a part of Aurangabad district has elected Member of Parliament from Rajput caste only. 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.[10]

## Demographics

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Historical populationYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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1901| 467,445| —
1911| 489,924| +0.47%
1921| 488,092| −0.04%
1931| 541,490| +1.04%
1941| 629,204| +1.51%
1951| 696,115| +1.02%
1961| 830,989| +1.79%
1971| 1,016,094| +2.03%
1981| 1,237,072| +1.99%
1991| 1,539,988| +2.21%
2001| 2,013,055| +2.71%
2011| 2,540,073| +2.35%
source:[11]

Religions in Aurangabad district (2011)[12]

Religion |  | Per cent
Hinduism |

| 90.20%
Islam |

| 9.34%
Other or not stated |

| 0.46%

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] Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 24.75%.[13] Aurangabad has a sex ratio of 916 females for every 1000 males,[13] and a literacy rate of 72.77%. 9.32% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 24.10% and 0.04% of the population respectively.[13]

Languages in Aurangabad district (2011)[16]

Magahi (69.69%)

Hindi (24.68%)

Urdu (5.17%)

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]

## Politics

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This section is transcluded from 17th Bihar Assembly. (edit | history)

District  | No.  | Constituency  | Name  | Party  | Alliance  | Remarks

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Aurangabad | 219  | Goh | Bheem Kumar Yadav |  | 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 |

## Tourism

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* Deo Surya Mandir
* Deo Fort
* Umga Sun Temple
* Biodiversity Park, Deo in Aurangabad district [17]

## 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

## 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 978-81-230-1617-7.1118-1119&rft.edition=54th&rft.pub=Additional+Director+General,+Publications+Division,+Ministry+of+Information+and+Broadcasting+(India),+Government+of+India&rft.date=2010&rft.isbn=978-81-230-1617-7&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:Aurangabad+district,+Bihar" class="Z3988">
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. ^ "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.
11. ^ "Table A-02 Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901: Bihar" (PDF). census.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
12. ^ "Table C-01 Population by Religion: Bihar". censusindia.gov.in. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. 2011.
13. ^ a b c d e f "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. ^ "अगले साल आम लोगों के लिए खुल जाएगा जैव विविधता पार्क पेज 4 फ्लायर". Live Hindustan.

## External links

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* Aurangabad information portal

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Places adjacent to Aurangabad district, Bihar

| Rohtas district |  | Arwal district

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Aurangabad district

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Palamu district, Jharkhand |  | Gaya district

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Aurangabad district, Bihar topics

History|

* Magadha
* Ashoka

Geography|

* NH19
* Punpun River
* Son River

Monuments|

* Deo Fort
* Deo Raj
* Deo Surya Mandir
* Umga Sun Temple

Culture|

* Hindi
* Magahi

Education|

* Sachchidananda Sinha College
* Ram Lakhan Singh Yadav College

Transport|

* Budhpurnima Express
* Kolkata–Jammu Tawi Express
* Palamu Express
* Purushottam Express
* Mahabodhi Express
* Poorva Express
* Neelachal Express

Subdivisions|

* Aurangabad
* Daudnagar

Cities and towns|

* Aurangabad
* Daudnagar
* Deo
* Rafiganj
* Nabinagar

Industrial projects|

* NTPC
* Shree Cement
* Asiazi
* AdMark
* Own CA
* Aurangabad Bihar Industrial Area
* Remain Group

Lok Sabha constituencies|

* Aurangabad (Bihar Lok Sabha constituency)

Vidhan Sabha constituencies|

* Aurangabad
* Goh
* Kutumba
* Obra
* Rafiganj

Judiciary|

* Aurangabad Bihar Jail
* Aurangabad Civil Court

Sports|

* Aurangabad District Cricket Association Stadium
* Aurangabad District Cricket Association

Other topics|

* People from Aurangabad
* People from Aurangabad district, Bihar

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State of Bihar

Capital: Patna

State symbols|

* Animal: Gaur
* Bird: House sparrow
* Flower: Marigolds
* Tree: Sacred fig

History|

* Chhath
* Kingdom of the Videhas
* Janaka
* Sita
* Chirand
* Magadha
* Nanda Empire
* Maurya Empire
* Shunga Empire
* Kanva dynasty
* Gupta Empire
* Chandragupta Maurya
* Chanakya
* Bindusara
* Ashoka the Great
* Buddhism in India
* Edicts of Ashoka
* Samudragupta
* Chandragupta II
* Arthashastra
* Lion Capital of Ashoka
* Ashoka Chakra
* Pataliputra
* Bimbisara
* Ajatashatru
* Anga
* Rajgir
* Vaishali
* Aryabhata
* Siege of Arrah
* Raj Darbhanga

Administration|

* Government
* Legislative Assembly
* Legislative Council
* Chief Ministers
* Human rights Commission
* Governors
* High Court
* Police
* Public Service Commission

Overviews|

* Cinema
* Climate
* Cuisine
* Demography
* Economy
* Education
* Geography
* History
* Media
* People
* Transportation
* Politics
* Tourism
* State Day

Divisions and
districts|

* Bhagalpur
* Banka
* Bhagalpur
* Darbhanga
* Darbhanga
* Madhubani
* Samastipur
* Kosi
* Madhepura
* Saharsa
* Supaul
* Magadh
* Arwal
* Aurangabad
* Gaya
* Jehanabad
* Nawada
* Munger
* Begusarai
* Jamui
* Khagaria
* Munger
* Lakhisarai
* Sheikhpura
* Patna
* Bhojpur
* Buxar
* Kaimur
* Nalanda
* Patna
* Rohtas
* Purnia
* Araria
* Katihar
* Kishanganj
* Purnia
* Saran
* Gopalganj
* Saran
* Siwan
* Tirhut
* East Champaran
* Muzaffarpur
* Sheohar
* Sitamarhi
* Vaishali
* West Champaran

Cities|

* Patna
* Gaya
* Aurangabad
* Bhagalpur
* Muzaffarpur
* Darbhanga
* Purnia
* Bihar Sharif
* Arrah
* Begusarai
* Katihar
* Munger
* Chhapra
* Hajipur

Municipal corporations|

* Patna Municipal Corporation
* Chhapra Municipal Corporation

Politics|

* Elections in Bihar
* BJP
* JD-U
* RJD
* LJP
* RLM
* HAM
* Other political parties

Culture|

* Biharis
* Maithils
* Bhojpuri people
* Magahi people
* Chhath Puja
* Cuisine
* Languages
* Music
* Art and craft
* Religion
* Festivals
* Cinema
* Culture of Bihar
* Culture of Angika region
* Culture of Bhojpuri region
* Culture of Magadh region
* Culture of Maithili region

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Cities and towns in Magadh division

Arwal district|

* Arwal

Aurangabad district|

* Aurangabad
* Deo
* Daudnagar
* Obra
* Jamhaur
* Nabinagar
* Rafiganj

Gaya district|

* Bodh Gaya
* Dobhi
* Gaya
* Gola Bazar
* Imamganj
* Manpur
* Moke
* Paharpur
* Salempur
* Sherghati
* Tekari

Jehanabad district|

* Jehanabad

Nawada district|

* Hisua
* Nawada
* Warisaliganj
* Pakri Barawan
* Rajauli
* Kawakole

See also|

* Magadh division topics

Cities and towns
in other divisions|

* Bhagalpur
* Darbhanga
* Kosi
* Munger
* Patna
* Purnia
* Saran
* Tirhut

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Magadh division topics

General|

* Magadha (Mahajanapada)
* Barabar Caves

Districts|

* Arwal
* Aurangabad
* Gaya
* Jehanabad
* Nawada

Community development blocks|

* Konch, Deo Block

Rivers|

* Lilajan/Niranjana
* Mohana
* Punpun
* Son

Transport|

* NH 2
* NH 31
* NH 22
* NH 96
* NH 33
* Grand Chord
* Asansol–Gaya section
* Gaya–Mughalsarai section

Railway stations|

* Gaya Junction
* Son Nagar Junction

Lok Sabha
constituencies|

* Aurangabad
* Gaya
* Jahanabad
* Nawada

See also|

* Cities and towns in Magadh Division
* People from Aurangabad
* Bihar topics

Other divisions|

* Bhagalpur
* Darbhanga
* Kosi
* Munger
* Patna
* Purnia
* Saran
* Tirhut

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Son basin

Rivers|

* Auranga
* Amanat
* Burha
* Kanhar
* North Koel
* Rihand
* Son

Dams, barrages|

* Bansagar Dam
* Indrapuri Barrage
* Rihand Dam

Geographical features|

* Maikal Hills
* Kaimur Range
* Chota Nagpur Plateau

Riparian districts|

| Madhya Pradesh|

* Anuppur
* Shahdol
* Sidhi
* Singrauli

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Chhattisgarh|

* Jaspur
* Surguja

Uttar Pradesh|

* Sonbhadra

Jharkhand|

* Garhwa
* Palamu
* Ranchi
* Gumla

Bihar|

* Aurangabad
* Rohtas
* Arwal
* Bhojpur
* Patna

Languages/people|

* Baiga
* Gondi people
* Kurukh
* Munda
* Hindi
* Bagheli
* Bhojpuri

Coalfields|

* Sohagpur
* Umaria
* Singrauli

Transport|

* NH 75
* Grand Trunk Road
* NH 2
* NH 30
* NH 98
* Howrah–Delhi main line
* Grand Chord
* Gaya–Mughalsarai section
* Koilwar Bridge
* Nehru Setu
* Jawahar Setu

Other basins|

* Damodar
* Godavari
* Kosi
* Mahanadi–Brahmani–Baitarani
* Narmada

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF
* FAST

National|

* United States
* Israel

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