Aurangabad, West Bengal

For other places with the same name, see Aurangabad.
Aurangabad
ঔরঙ্গাবাদ
Town
Aurangabad
Aurangabad

Location in West Bengal, India

Coordinates: 24°37′N 88°04′E / 24.61°N 88.06°E / 24.61; 88.06Coordinates: 24°37′N 88°04′E / 24.61°N 88.06°E / 24.61; 88.06
Country  India
State West Bengal
District Murshidabad
Population (2001)
 • Total 32,134
Languages
 • Official Bengali, English
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 742201
Vehicle registration WB
Lok Sabha constituency Jangipur
Vidhan Sabha constituency Suti
Website wb.gov.in

Aurangabad is a census town in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is an urban unit in Suti — II community development bloc,[1] which is part of Jangipur subdivision of the district. The police station is Suti, which is the police station for Suti — I and Suti — II blocs.[2]

Currently, Aurangabad is assembly constituency No. 51 of West Bengal; later as recommendations of Delimitation Commission are implemented, this area will be part of new assembly constituency No. 57, Suti, which will contain the whole area under Suti — II bloc.

Geography

Aurangabad is located at 24°37′N 88°04′E / 24.61°N 88.06°E / 24.61; 88.06.[3]

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[4] Aurangabad had a population of 32,134. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Aurangabad has an average literacy rate of 44%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 52%, and female literacy is 36%. In Aurangabad, 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Education

Dukhulal Nibaran Chandra College of Aurangabad is recognized by UGC.[5]

Industry

Aurangabad is noted for its Beedi industry.[6]

Healthcare

Aurangabad has a Primary Health Centre (PHC).[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Population, Decadal Growth Rate, Density and General Sex Ratio by Residence and Sex, West Bengal/ District/ Sub District, 1991 and 2001". West Bengal. Directorate of census operations. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  2. ↑ "Census of India 2001, Final Population Totals, West Bengal, Rural Frame". West Bengal. Directorate of census operations. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  3. ↑ "Yahoo maps for Aurangabad, West Bengal". Yahoo maps. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  4. ↑ "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. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
  5. ↑ "List of Colleges in West Bengal". University Grants Commission (India). Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  6. ↑ "Tourism". Official website of Murshidabad district. Archived from the original on 17 December 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
  7. ↑ "Staff particulars of MO in the district of Murshidabad: Government Hospitals Details" (PDF). Official website of Murshidabad district. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
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