Latur district | |
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Coordinates (Latur): 18°24′N 76°35′E / 18.4°N 76.58°E | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
Division | Aurangabad |
Established | 16/08/1982 |
Headquarters | Latur |
Tehsils | Latur, Ahmadpur, Ausa, Nilanga, Renapur, Chakur, Deoni, Shirur Anantpal, Udgir, Jalkot |
Government | |
• Type | District council |
• Body | Latur Zilla Parishad |
• Guardian Minister | Girish Mahajan (Cabinet Minister Mha) |
• President Zilla Parishad |
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• District Collector |
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• CEO Zilla Parishad |
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• MPs | |
Area | |
• Total | 7,157 km2 (2,763 sq mi) |
• Urban | 117.78 km2 (45.48 sq mi) |
Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) |
Highest elevation | 636 m (2,087 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,454,196 |
• Density | 340/km2 (890/sq mi) |
• Urban | 25.47% |
Demographics | |
• Literacy | 79.03% |
• Sex ratio | 924 |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | MH24, MH55 |
Major highways | NH 361 |
Website | latur |
Latur district (Marathi pronunciation: [laːt̪uːɾ]) is a district in Maharashtra state of India. Latur city is the district headquarters and is the 16th largest city in the state of Maharashtra.[1] The district is primarily agricultural. Urban population comprises 25.47% of the total population.[2]
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