Table of Contents
- 1 What was the original name of Aurangabad?
- 2 Who is the king of Aurangabad?
- 3 How many Muslims are in Aurangabad Bihar?
- 4 Who is founder of Aurangabad?
- 5 What is the population of Nashik?
- 6 What is the percentage of Muslims in Patna?
- 7 What is the population of rural areas in Aurangabad district?
- 8 How many children (0-6) are there in Aurangabad?
- 9 What is literacy rate of Aurangabad city?
What was the original name of Aurangabad?
Khirki
Aurangabad and its many names Known for its Taj Mahal styled 17th-century marble Bibi ka Maqbara and ancient Ajanta-Ellora caves, the present-day Aurangabad was originally built in the early 16th century by Malik Ambar–an African slave turned warrior. The city was originally named as “Khirki”.
Who is the king of Aurangabad?
In 1653 when Prince Aurangzeb was appointed the viceroy of the Deccan for the second time, he made Fatehnagar his capital and called it Aurangabad. Aurangabad is sometimes referred to as Khujista Bunyad by the Chroniclers of Aurangzeb’s reign.
How many Muslims are in Aurangabad Bihar?
24,702
Islam is second most popular religion in city of Aurangabad with approximately 24.16 \% following it….Aurangabad Religion 2011.
| Description | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77,016 | 75.33 \% |
| Muslims | 24,702 | 24.16 \% |
| Christian | 173 | 0.17 \% |
| Sikh | 16 | 0.02 \% |
Why is Aurangabad famous?
The city is a tourism hub, surrounded by many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara (replica of Taj Mahal) and Panchakki.. Aurangabad is known as “The City of Gates”.
How many villages are there in Aurangabad district?
1344 villages
Aurangabad district is divided into 9 talukas. These 9 talukas consists of total of 1344 villages.
Who is founder of Aurangabad?
Malik Ambar
The city, originally known as Khadki, was founded by Malik Ambar (ʿAnbar) in 1610. After the fall of the Nizam Shāhī dynasty in 1633, the city came under Mughal rule. It was later renamed Aurangabad after it became the headquarters of Aurangzeb during his viceroyalty over the Deccan.
What is the population of Nashik?
Nashik City Population 2011
| Nashik City | Total | Female |
|---|---|---|
| City Population | 1,486,053 | 703,536 |
| Literates | 1,178,446 | 534,903 |
| Children (0-6) | 174,476 | 80,943 |
| Average Literacy (\%) | 89.85 \% | 85.92 \% |
What is the percentage of Muslims in Patna?
Patna Religion 2011
| Description | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,455,059 | 86.39 \% |
| Muslims | 206,581 | 12.27 \% |
| Christian | 8,557 | 0.51 \% |
| Sikh | 3,907 | 0.23 \% |
Which city is called City of Gates?
Aurangabad
Not many people know that Aurangabad is also known as ‘city of gates’, for there are as many as 52 gates strewn across the city.
Where is Aurangabad located?
The Aurangabad city is located in Maharashtra state of India. As per provisional reports of Census India, population of Aurangabad in 2011 is 1,175,116; of which male and female are 609,206 and 565,910 respectively.
What is the population of rural areas in Aurangabad district?
As per 2011 census, 56.23 \% population of Aurangabad districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Aurangabad district population living in rural areas is 2,081,112 of which males and females are 1,081,825 and 999,287 respectively. In rural areas of Aurangabad district, sex ratio is 924 females per 1000 males.
How many children (0-6) are there in Aurangabad?
Total children (0-6) in Aurangabad city are 158,779 as per figure from Census India report on 2011. There were 84,851 boys while 73,928 are girls. The child forms 13.51 \% of total population of Aurangabad City.
What is literacy rate of Aurangabad city?
Average literacy rate of Aurangabad city is 87.49 percent of which male and female literacy was 92.18 and 82.50 percent. The sex ratio of Aurangabad city is 929 per 1000 males. Child sex ratio of girls is 871 per 1000 boys.