Aurad Taluka
Aurad Taluka | |
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  Aurad Taluka Location of Aurad Taluka in Karnataka, India  Aurad Taluka Aurad Taluka (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°55′N 77°25′E / 17.92°N 77.42°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bidar district |
| Headquarters | Aurad |
| Government | |
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| • Body |
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| Area | |
• Total | 1,086 km2 (419 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 227,880 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN Code |
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| STD Code | 08485 |
| ISO 3166 code | IND-KA |
| Website | bidar |
Aurad taluka or Aurad taluk is one of the five administrative taluka (subdivision) of Bidar district, Karnataka, India. Headquartered at the town of Aurad, it spans 1,086 square kilometres (419 sq mi) and had a population of 227,880 in the 2011 Census. The region, historically part of Hyderabad State, has a semi-arid climate and an economy predominantly based on rain-fed agriculture. The local culture reflects both Kannada and Marathi influences due to its historical position within Hyderabad State.[1][2]
History
[edit]The area was historically part of Hyderabad State. Its socio-economic structure was shaped by the feudal jagir system.[3] Following the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, the region became part of Mysore State (present-day Karnataka). This integration, along with subsequent land reforms, transformed its agrarian economy and social structure.[3]
Aurad has been a core administrative unit in Bidar district, with an economy historically based on agriculture.[4] Government archives document specific orders pertaining to the taluka, including a 1964 order related to land classifications under the Mysore Land Revenue Act[5] and 1972 orders concerning land acquisition for the Karanja irrigation project.[6]
Geography
[edit]Aurad is one of five talukas in Bidar district, situated in its northern sector.[7] It includes 124 inhabited villages and 11 uninhabited ones.[1]
Climate
[edit]The taluka has a semi-arid climate. The average annual rainfall is approximately 847 mm, with the South-West monsoon contributing about 76% of the total.[8] Annual precipitation has ranged between 366.2 mm and 1344.6 mm.[9] The effective monsoon season typically begins in mid-June and lasts for approximately 18 weeks.[citation needed]
Water resources
[edit]Agriculture is predominantly rain-fed and dependent on groundwater. Parts of Aurad are categorized as 'semi-critical' for groundwater extraction, with a noted decline in water levels.[10] Water management infrastructure includes several irrigation tanks.[11] Government initiatives have included building community irrigation wells and executing National Rural Water Supply Schemes.[12]
Wildlife
[edit]The taluka's rural landscape supports wildlife, including sightings of nilgai (blue bull) herds in the Bidar district region.[13]
Demographics
[edit]According to the 2011 census, Aurad Taluka had a population of 227,880, with a sex ratio of 954 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 64.53%.[1]
Language and culture
[edit]Kannada is the official language. Due to its history as part of Hyderabad State, Marathi and Deccani Urdu are also widely spoken, a fact reflected in the continued operation of Marathi-language primary schools.[4][14] The local culture reflects both Kannada and Marathi traditions, with festivals and fairs often centered around village temples.[4]
Education
[edit]Education infrastructure includes government and private primary and secondary schools.[15] A 2021 comparative analysis of Bidar district's talukas listed Aurad Taluka's literacy rate as the second lowest among the five.[16]
Economy
[edit]Agriculture is the primary economic activity. Main crops include pulses (pigeon pea, green gram) and cereals (sorghum, maize). Most cultivation is rain-fed.[17] Livestock rearing, particularly backyard poultry farming, is a significant source of supplementary income.[18]
Development
[edit]In 2023, the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) proposed establishing a 500-megawatt solar power park in the taluka.[19][20] In response to water scarcity, watershed development projects have been initiated, including 'Project Jeevan Dhara' launched through a memorandum of understanding between Toyota Kirloskar Motor and the Watershed Organisation Trust in January 2025.[21] Aurad has been identified as a backward region eligible for development grants.[22]
Villages
[edit]Aurad Taluka consists of 124 inhabited villages.[1] Notable villages include the taluk headquarters of Aurad, as well as Santhpur, Medpalli, Chintaki, and Nagamarapalli.
See also
[edit]- Aurad (Taluk headquarters town)
- Bidar district
- List of taluks of Karnataka
- Hyderabad State
- Administrative divisions of Karnataka
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "District Census Handbook Bidar". Directorate of Census Operations, Karnataka. 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Aurad taluka of Bidar District Profile". Bidar District Administration. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ a b Kumbar, B. H. (2014). "Socio-Economic And Educational Developments In Bidar District: A Historical Perspective" (PDF). International Journal of Research. 1 (7): 1–12. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ a b c Aurad taluka of Bidar District Gazetteer. Bangalore: Government of Mysore. 1967. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Orders on the Mysore Land Revenue Act villages in Aurad taluka of Bidar district" (PDF). Karnataka State Archives. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Orders on Land Acquisition for Karanja Irrigation Project in Aurad taluka of Bidar district" (PDF). Karnataka Legislative Assembly Archives. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Karnataka Administrative Atlas". Directorate of Census Operations, Karnataka. 2011. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ Patil, R. H.; Patil, V. D.; Hitnal, J. B. (2016). "Rainfall distribution pattern in Aurad taluka of Bidar district (Karnataka)" (PDF). International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics. 7 (1): 113–116. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ Biradar, Vishwanath; Ravi, S.; Kumar, G. Shailendra; Dayananda, K. (2022). "Annual and seasonal rainfall variability of Aurad Taluk, Bidar district (Karnataka)" (PDF). Asian Journal of Soil Science. 17 (1): 39–42. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "National Aquifer Mapping and Management Plan (NAQUIM) Report: Aurad Taluka" (PDF). Karnataka Groundwater Directorate. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Tank Rehabilitation Documentation of Aurad taluka" (PDF). Karnataka Geographic Information System. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Karnataka Legislative Assembly Debates - Rural Water Supply Schemes in Aurad taluka" (PDF). Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Two nilgai herds spotted in Aurad taluka of Bidar district". The Hindu. 15 May 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Legislative Assembly Debates - Marathi Primary Schools in Aurad taluka" (PDF). Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "School Information System - List of Schools in Aurad taluka of Bidar District". Department of School Education & Literacy, Karnataka. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ Minutha, V.; Jayashree, P. (2021). "A study of inter taluk disparities in literacy- A case study of Bidar district". Journal of Geography. 10 (1): 1–11. doi:10.53989/bu.ge.v10i1.1. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ Patil, S. S. (2019). "Optimum Cropping Pattern for Farmers of Bidar District, Karnataka" (PDF). International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology. 9 (1): 495–499. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ Hiremath, S. C. (2023). "Socio-economic status of backyard poultry farmers of Bidar District of Karnataka" (PDF). Journal of Veterinary Sciences. 8 (4S): 111–114. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Karnataka to develop 500 MW solar park in Aurad taluka of Bidar district". PV Magazine India. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ Kulkarni, Mahesh (19 July 2023). "KREDL proposes setting up 500 MW solar park in Aurad Taluka of Bidar district". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "TKM signs MoU with Watershed Organisation Trust to launch 'Project Jeevan Dhara' watershed development in Aurad taluk, Karnataka". Toyota India. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Is the grant to get backward Aurad taluka?". Vijay Karnataka. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website of Bidar District
- Karnataka Groundwater Directorate