Naldurg Explained

Naldurg
Settlement Type:town
Pushpin Map:India Maharashtra
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates:17.82°N 76.3°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:dharashiv
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:566
Population Total:18341[1]
Population As Of:2011
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Marathi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Blank1 Name Sec1:Sex ratio
Blank1 Info Sec1:52%/48% ♂/♀

Naldurg is a historic city and municipal council located in the Dharashiv district of the state of Maharashtra, India. It is known for its prominent Naldurg Fort, one of the most impressive medieval forts in the region, built during the Bahmani and Adil Shahi periods. Situated near the confluence of the Bori river, Naldurg holds strategic and historical significance due to its fortifications, architecture, and cultural heritage. The city serves as a local administrative and commercial hub, with agriculture and small-scale industries forming the backbone of its economy. It is well-connected to major cities like Solapur and Dharashiv through road networks.

Geography

Naldurg is located at, 438 km from Mumbai.50 km from Solapur city[2] It has an area of 7550 km2 and average elevation of 566 metres (1856 feet). The temperature ranges from 10.1 Â°C to 43.1 Â°C, and the average yearly rainfall is 760mm.

Demographics

India census,[3] Naldurg had a population of 18,341. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Naldurg has an average literacy rate of 84.10%, higher than the state average of 82.34%. Male literacy is 90%, and female literacy is 78%. In Naldurg, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.[1] Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.61% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.95% of total population in Naldurg.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Naldurg City Population. census 2011. 19 July 2015.
  2. https://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Naldurg.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Naldurg
  3. Web site: Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional). https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. 2004-06-16. 2008-11-01. Census Commission of India.