Kannad
Kannad | |
|---|---|
City and Taluka | |
  Kannad Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 20°16′N 75°08′E / 20.27°N 75.13°ECoordinates: 20°16′N 75°08′E / 20.27°N 75.13°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Aurangabad |
| Elevation | 633 m (2,077 ft) |
| Population (2011)[citation needed] | |
| • Total | 40,759 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
| Website | Official |
Kannad - कन्नड is a Taluka and a Municipal Council City in Aurangabad District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Kannad has located 58 km from Aurangabad. It is located 24 km away from the Ellora Caves and Grishneshwar Temple. It is 45 Km from Daulatabad / Deogiri Fort.
- Kannad has the highest number of Dams in Maharashtra.
- It has 15 Dams and 7 Lakes. Kannad is in Marathwada.
- Kannad has around 244 Villages. Kannad is also called as प्रवेश व्दार - Entry Gate for Marathwada and Khandesh Region. It joins Marathwada and Khandesh Region.
- Kannad is one of the developed Taluka in Aurangabad District.
Kannad also has one of the biggest Sugar Factory Baramati Agro Limited - Kannad Unit owned by Shri. Rajendra Pawar and Maharashtrian Politician and NCP MLA Rohit Rajendra Pawar.
Tourism[]
- Pitalkhora Caves, Buddhist Rock-Cut Caves.
- Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary, Protected Wildlife Sanctuary
- - Waterfall.
- - Near Wadali- Jaitkheda
- Antur Fort - Built by Maratha Killedar.
- - One of the best Ghat's in Maharashtra
- Ambadi Dam, - Biggest Dams in Kannad
- Malhargad - Khandoba Temple on the edge of Autram Ghat.
- - Famous Underground Temple.
- - Famous Durgah on .
- - Place where Prabhu Shree Ram and Sita used to stay during Vanwas.
- - Maa Kali Mata Temple.
- - Mahadev Temple on the Banks of .
- - Ram Mandir on Top of Hiverkheda Mountain.
- - Cricket Stadium in .
Geography[]
- It has an average elevation of 633 metres (2076 feet).
- Origin of is from Kannad. starts in Kannad and flows directly to .
- Kannad has largest number of Teak and Sandalwood Trees.
- Kannad has large villages including .
- Agriculture is the main occupation in Kannad. are main crops cultured in .
- runs through Kannad.
- runs through Kannad.
- Navodaya Vidyalaya is also located in Kannad.
Demographics[]
As of 2011 of India census,[1] Kannad Taluka has total population of around 4,50,000. Kannad City has a population of 40,759. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kannad has an average literacy rate of 84.45%, higher than the state average of 82.34%: male literacy is 90.44%, and female literacy is 78.07%. In Kannad, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.[citation needed]
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.19% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.78% of total population in Kannad.[citation needed]
Hinduism is practiced by 80% of the population. Muslims constitute 16% of the population. Navayana Buddhism is practiced by 3% of the population.
Kannad population mostly constitutes of Maratha caste.
Politics[]
Kannad is part of the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency. It is represented in the Maharashtra state legislature through the .
References[]
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ^ "C-1 Population By Religious Community". Census. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- ^ "C-1 Population By Religious Community". Census. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
- Talukas in Maharashtra
- Cities and towns in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra
- Aurangabad Division geography stubs