Patur
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| 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(s) | Akola |
| Population | 20,531 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 341 metres (1,119 ft) |
Patur (Marathi: पातूर) is a city and a municipal council in Akola district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
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[edit] 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).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001[update] 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.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 peoples are migrating towards mumbai or Pune in search of Employment.
[edit] Politics
In the 2008 panchayat samiti elections, the post of chairperson of the Patur panchayat samiti was won by Shri Anant Bagade of the Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh. Shiv Sena candidate Miss.Kale became deputy chairperson.[3] recently in Nagar Parishad elections december 2011 Mr. Raju Ugle and Mrs. Varsha Sanjay Bagade won the election and mostly Bigest part in Nagar Parishad is Rastawadi Congress party.
[edit] Education
Educational development of this tahasil is spred by mostly 1) Z.P.Akola 2) Swami Vivekanand shikshan sanstha,Zarandi 3) Berar Education Society, Patur 4)shahababu Education Society, Patur
There are five college at this taluka place. They are 1) Shahbabu Junior College of Arts & Science, Patur, Dist. Akola
The Principal of this college is Syed Ishaque Rahi. 2) Tulsabai Kawal College, Patur, Dist. Akola. The principal of this college is Prof. Gahilot sir 3) Vasantrao Naik Vidhyalaya and Jr. College of science, Patur Principal Is Prof. Jaisingh D. Jadhao 4) Dr. H. N. Sinha College, patur 5) Priyadarshini Indira Gandhi Vidhyalaya and Jr. College, Patur Principal Is Mrs. N.N.Bansod
[edit] 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. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ Backed by BJP, RPI-BMS wins PS elections
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