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Udgir City – Overview - places

πŸ™οΈ Udgir City – Overview

πŸ“ Location & Geography

  • State: Maharashtra

  • District: Latur

  • Taluka Headquarters: Udgir

  • Region: Marathwada

  • Coordinates: 18.39°N, 77.12°E

  • Elevation: ~632 meters above sea level

  • Border Proximity: Close to Karnataka, influencing its culture and language diversity


πŸ‘₯ Population

  • Population (2011 Census): 103,550

  • Estimated (2021): ~120,000+

  • Official Language: Marathi

  • Other Languages: Kannada, Urdu, Hindi (due to border influence and diversity)


πŸ›£οΈ Connectivity

  • Railway Station: Udgir Railway Station – on the Mumbai–Hyderabad line, connecting to Latur, Nanded, Parbhani, Pune, and Hyderabad.

  • Roadways: Connected via state highways to Latur, Nilanga, Bidar, and other regional towns.

  • Nearest Airport: Latur Airport (~85 km)


🏫 Education

  • Major Institutions:

    • Mahatma Basweshwar College

    • Government Polytechnic

    • Government ITI

    • Various private schools and coaching centers


🏰 Tourist Attraction

  • Udgir Fort: A historical 12th-century fort known for the 1760 battle between the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad. Contains underground structures and a samadhi attributed to Saint Udaygir Maharaj.


🧩 Culture & Economy

  • Culture: A blend of Marathi and Kannada traditions, celebrating festivals like Diwali, Ganeshotsav, and local fairs (jatras).

  • Economy:

    • Agricultural trade hub (soybean, cotton, pulses)

    • Small-scale industries

    • Retail and education services


πŸ›οΈ Governance

  • Municipality Type: Municipal Council (Nagar Parishad)

  • Wards: Divided into multiple wards for local governance

  • Civic Services: Managed by Udgir Municipal Council – includes water supply, sanitation, roads, and local taxation

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