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Latur (Marathi: लातुर) is both a district and an important city in Maharashtra, India. It has a vast table of land. Latur is one of the leading commercial centers in Maharashtra and is a very fast growing city. It has been well known for its foodgrain trade and oil mills. Recently, it has evolved as an education center, primarily for secondary and higher secondary education. The district had a population of 2,080,285 of which 23.57% were urban as of 2001. [1] Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Marathi is one of the widely spoken languages of India, and has a long literary history. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ...

Geography

The Latur District is in the south-eastern part of the Maharashtra state. Latur town is situated on the 18.7° latitude and 73.25° longitude. It is situated 636 metres above sea level. The district is situated on the Maharashtra Karnataka boundary. On the eastern side of the Latur is Bidar district of Karnataka, whereas Nanded is on the northeast, Parbhani on the northern side, Beed on the Northwest and Osmanabad on the western and southern side. The entire district of Latur is situated on the Balaghat plateau, 540 to 638 metres from the mean sea level. , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... , Bidar (Kannada ಬೀದರ್)is a city and taluka in Karnataka state, India. ... , Nanded (Marathi: नांदेड) is a the second largest city in Marathwada region of Maharashtra state of India. ... , Parbhani is a city and a municipal council in Parbhani district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. ... Bid is an administrative district in the state of Maharashtra in India. ... Osmanabad is an administrative district in the state of Maharashtra in India. ... Balaghat is a city in Madhya Pradesh state of central India. ...

Historical importance

Latur has an ancient history. It was home to a branch of Rashtrakutas which ruled the Deccan from year 753-973AD. It was, over the centuries, variously ruled by the Satavahanas, the Sakas, the Chalukyas, the Yadavas of Deogiri, the Delhi Sultans, the Bahamani rulers of South India, Adilshahi, and the Mughals. Later in the 19th century it became part of the independent princely state of Hyderabad. Earlier known as Naldurg tehsil, in 1905 it was merged with surrounding areas and renamed Latur tehsil, and became part of Osmanabad district. After independence and the merger of Hyderabad with the Indian Union, Osmanabad became part of Bombay Province. In 1960, with the creation of Maharashtra, it became one of its districts. On August 15, 1982, Latur was separated from Osmanabad to form a separate Latur district. Jain cave in Ellora The Rastrakutas (Sanskrit/Maharashtri Prakrit [1]/Marathi[2][3]:राष्ट्रकूट, Kannada: ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕೂಟ) were a dynasty which ruled the southern and the central parts or the Deccan, India during the 8th - 10th century. ... The Deccan Plateau is a vast plateau in India, encompassing most of Central and Southern India. ... The Sātavāhanas (Marathi:सातवाहन Telugu:సాతవాహనులు), also known as the Andhras, were a dynasty which ruled from Junnar, Pune over Southern and Central India starting from around 230 BCE. Although there is some controversy about when the dynasty came to an end, the most liberal estimates suggest that it lasted... A cataphract-style parade armour of a Saka royal from the Issyk kurgan. ... The Chalukya dynasty (Kannada: ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರು) was a powerful Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th century C.E. They began to assert their independence at the decline of the Satavahana empire and rapidly rose to prominence during the reign of... The Yadava Dynasty ruled a kingdom in what is now Maharashtra, India from the 12th century to the 14th century. ... Daulatabad (from Persian دولت‌آباد meaning Built by the Government), also called Deogiri or Devagiri, is a hill-fortress in Maharashtra state, India, in about 40 miles northwest of the city of Aurangabad in Aurangabad district. ... The Bahmani Sultanate was a Muslim state of the Deccan in southern India. ... The Adil Shahi of Adilshahi were a dynasty of Indian sultans, who ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur from 1490 to 1686. ... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... The Asafia flag of Hyderabad This article is about Hyderabad State. ... Naldurg is a fort in Osmanabad. ... Osmanabad is an administrative district in the state of Maharashtra in India. ... Bombay Presidency was a former province of British India. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ...

Latur has temples dedicated to Siddheshwar, Ramlingeshwar, Papivinash Bhuteshwar, Ram, Keshavaraj Datta and Ambabai. Latur has an airport of its own which is used for landing of private planes and helicopters. Though there are no commercial flights going out of Latur. Nearest airport is at Aurangabad, 290 km from the city.

Latur experienced a devastating earthquake on September 30, 1993 which killed thousands and extensively damaged property. An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of stored energy in the Earths crust that creates seismic waves. ...

Udgir

Udgir is one of the famous taluka in not only Latur district but also in the Maharashtra & India. The fort of Udgir is one of the famous forts in India. In that fort there is a well which consists Warm & Cold water in the same well. This fort is well known for its architecture. Image File history File links Info_non-talk. ...

Importance in modern era

Latur has become an educational hub for students across Maharashtra. Also the city is growing at a rapid rate. A New Latur city is being set up in the coming years, CIDCO has been appointed as a Nodal Agency for this project.

Educational Culture

Latur has developed as the best educational center in the state over the years. The educational culture of Latur has a long run from the primary education to the schooling and the most importantly in the inter college education (10+2 system).The landmark in the higher secondary examinations (H.S.C.)is practiced by the leading institutions of Latur. This special teaching technique is know as "Latur pattern".

Latur Pattern

Latur Pattern is a phrase that recently evolved in Latur. Latur Pattern has emerged as a gold standard for secondary and higher secondary education in Maharashtra. This technique of education has been widely adopted in other places due to its consistent and successful track record of excellent results. The emphasis is more on completing the course-work early in the year and then focusing on practising for the examinations. The professors are not just teachers, but also coaches, who take personal interest in each and every student and adapt the teaching style and practice examination regimen as per the capability of the students to cope. The latur pattern is now growing to rest of the state. , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ...

The Birth of Latur Pattern

The Latur Pattern was born in the early nineties at Rajarshi Shahu College and Dayanand Science College, some of the most reputed colleges in the state of Maharashtra. The students of these colleges have consistently been toppers in state public examinations and more recently, in Engineering and Medical entrance examinations. Latur Pattern is now taking common admission tests for any type of education.

Other Colleges And Institutions

Apart from the two leading Jr. colleges; Latur is a center for so many different educational facilities like the higher educational institutions and professional training centers. From the past couple of years a centralised admission process has been started in Latur, to help facilitate the intermediate students. Our Hon. Chief Minister Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh has a vision for Latur, due to his efforts, a University SubCenter has started functioning in Latur,which included syllabi like M.B.A. , International Banking, Chemical Technology, Disaster Management and many other courses to name a few.

The great news is a National Level Disaster Management is being set up in Latur. The colleges in Latur includes Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Medical College,VishwanathPurum, Latur M.S. Bidwe Engineering College, Latur. (COCSIT) i.e. College of Computer Science & Information Technology, Latur. Govt. Medical College, Latur. Dayanand Science College Latur Mahmata Bashwashwar collage Govt. Polytechnic College, Latur To mention in Latur there is a Women's Polytechnic college, Agriculture college, Ayurvedic Medical College,Late V.D.College,Babhalgaon,Dist.Latur

Politics and leadership

India's present Home Minister Shri Shivraj V.Patil Chakurkar is from Chakur Distrtict in Latur. He has won seven consecutive parliament elections from Latur. Even though he lost his last elections, he went on to become Home Minister of India.

Maharashtra State Chief Minister, Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh is from Latur. Having both state and central representatives in high position has led to rapid development of Latur, making it one of the fastest growing cities in Maharashtra,

Latur city is capital of Maharashtra in politics. The drinking water problem is very acute in the city. The Municipal administration can provide the drinking water after the gap of ten days. The long awaited railway widening work is also on going with a speed of tortoise. People were having lot of hopes from this duo but wide vision and commitment towards the people is completely missing.

Latur District Latur district was carved out of erstwhile Osmanabad district on 1st May 1982. The district has been divided into ten talukas or blocks for administrative convenience. They are Latur, Renapur, Chakur, Ahmedpur, Jalkot, Udgir, Devani, Shirur-Anantpal, Nilanga and Ausa.

See also

1993 Latur earthquake Latur earthquake struck in India on September 30, 1993. ...

External links

• The official site for the Latur district
• A blog about Latur
• An article on Latur Pattern

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