Aundha Nagnath Explained

Aundha Nagnath
Other Name:	Aundha
Nickname:	Nageshwar jyotirling
Settlement Type:	Temple
Pushpin Map:	India Maharashtra
Pushpin Label Position:	right
Pushpin Map Caption:	Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates:	19.5346°N 77.0396°W
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	India
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Maharashtra
Subdivision Type2:	District
Subdivision Name2:	Hingoli
Unit Pref:	Metric
Population Total:	14801
Population As Of:	2011
Population Density Km2:	auto
Population Demonym:	Aundhekar
Demographics Type1:	Languages
Demographics1 Title1:	Official
Demographics1 Info1:	Marathi
Demographics1 Title2:	Other Languages
Demographics1 Info2:	Marathi
Timezone1:	IST
Utc Offset1:	+5:30
Postal Code:	431705
Registration Plate:	MH 38
Blank1 Name Sec1:	Nearest City
Blank1 Info Sec1:	Hingoli(26km), Parbhani(45km)
Blank2 Name Sec1:	Lok Sabha Constituency
Blank2 Info Sec1:	Hingoli
Blank3 Name Sec1:	Assembly Constituency
Blank3 Info Sec1:	Basmath

Aundha Naganath is a town in the Aundha Nagnath subdivision of Hingoli district. It lies in the Marathwada region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The town is known for the Aundha Nagnath Temple, it is the 8th Jyotirling out of 12 which is dedicated to Shiva. The famous tourist spot along with the Temple includes the beautiful Garden and the Reserved Forest Region on the outskirts of the town.

The town is also known for the Siddheshwar Dam, which is about 15 km away from the city in the western direction. It is the proposed site for the LIGO-India Project,^[1] a planned gravitational wave detector that lies 12 km away from the town. After its scheduled completion in 2024, this research facility will be the fifth such facility after Hanford, Washington, Livingston, Louisiana in the USA, Virgo in Italy and KAGRA in Japan.

Geography

Aundha Nagnath town rests on the Deccan Trap in the Marathwada Region of Maharashtra.
The Aundha Lake is situated on the southern side is the major source of water for the town.

Demography

As per the 2011 census, Aundha has a total of 2744 families residing. The town has a population of 14801 of which 7515 were males while 7286 were females.
Average Sex Ratio of the town was 970 which is higher than Maharashtra state average of 929.
The literacy rate of the town was 82.33% compared to 82.34% of Maharashtra. Male literacy stands at 89.45% while the female literacy rate was 74.98%.
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.57% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.70% of total population.

Transportation

By Air: Aurangabad is the nearest international airport which is about 210 km away from the town. Also, Nanded national airport, which is about 70 km away connects to the town.
By Rail: Chondi station, around 21 km away from the town serves as the nearest railway station. While Hingoli and Parbhani Junctions are well connected throughout the country's major cities such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Vijaywada, Kolkata, etc.
By Road: Aundha Nagnath is a major bus stop where all en-route buses halt. This bus stop is well connected to the major cities and regions of Maharashtra. There are daily luxury buses operating to Mumbai, Thane, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Nanded, Aurangabad, Nashik, Akola, Solapur, Latur, etc.

Governance

See main article: Basmath (Vidhan Sabha constituency) and Hingoli (Lok Sabha constituency).

As per Constitution of India and Panchyati Raj Act, Aundha Nagnath is administrated by Nagaradhyaksha (Head of Village) who is elected by the representatives of the village.
The town comes under the Basamath Assembly Constituency for the Assembly Elections of Maharashtra. At present, this constituency is being represented by MLA Rajubhaiya Nawghare, who belongs to the Nationalist Congress Party.
Aundha Nagnath region comes under the Hingoli Parliamentary Constituency for the Parliamentary Elections of India. At present, this constituency is being represented by MP Hemant Patil, who belongs to the Shiv Sena.

Culture

Aundha Nagnath a Hindu culture, form the majority.
Thursday is the day of a weekly market in the Town. On this day, the town witnesses the influx of people from nearby villages to shop around.

Economy

Aundha Nagnath serves as a center of the weekly market of the region.
It is the market center where agricultural commodities are bought and sold from the agricultural hinterland.
Religious tourism forms one of the important sources of income for the town.

Education

The town has a various educational institution which offers courses in arts, science, and commerce.
The College of Agriculture, Golegaon is one of the best agricultural colleges in the region.

Notes and References

http://www.gw-indigo.org/tiki-index.php?page=LIGO-India LIGO-India