List of Localities in aurangabad

Aurangabad is a city in the state of Maharashtra. It is the headquarters and principal city of the district of the same name. The city is a hub for tourism, with many important historical monuments located here. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ajanta and Ellora caves are prime tourist attractions. Aurangabad is recognized as the Tourism Capital of Maharashtra for this reason.

Historically, Aurangabad was a powerful city under the rule of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The city derived its name from this powerful ruler’s name. Fast forward to today, Aurangabad is the fifth-largest city in the state and among the fastest growing cities in the India.

Stats and Facts

• As per the provisional reports of the census 2011, Aurangabad’s population stands at 11,71,330. The metropolitan population, on the other hand, is 11,89,376.
• Aurangabad records a sex ratio of 919 per 1000 males. Child sex ratio stands at 859 per 1000 boys.
• The average literacy rate in Aurangabad is 89.13%. The average female and male literacy rates are 83.81% and 94.08% respectively.
• Malik Ambar founded Aurangabad in 1610. The name of the city was Khidki, meaning window in Hindi, at the time.
• Bibi-Ka-Maqbara is a prominent tourist attraction in Aurangabad, besides the Ajanta and Ellora caves. The monument was built in memory of Aurangzeb’s wife.
• Hills surround the city in all directions. Annual average temperatures in Aurangabad range from 17°C to 33°C.
• Marathi and Urdu are the languages spoken here.

Industry and Financial Services

• Silk and cotton textile production were the primary contributors to the city’s economy in the past. Although they don’t play as big a part anymore, some manufacturers still continue to engage in silk and cotton textile production, creating a prominent industry.
• Paithani silk saris are a major produce in Aurangabad.
• The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has been actively engaging in acquiring new lands and setting up industrial estates. Waluj MIDC and Shendra MIDC are the major industrial areas in and around the city.
• The industrial regions in and around the city comprise such big companies as Audi India, Bajaj Auto, Johnson & Johnson, Baxter, Siemens, Videocon, Goodyear, Colgate-Palmolive, and Wockhardt.
• The establishment of the Central Bank of India in Aurangabad in the year 1933 ushered the rich tradition of banking in the city. Some of the major public and private sector banks, such as State Bank of India, Citibank India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bank of Maharashtra, have set up branches in the city.
• The city hosts a Regional Rural Bank (RRB) called Maharashtra Godavari Gramin Bank.

Connectivity

• Aurangabad Airport in the city ensures air connectivity with several major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Pune, Nagpur, and Hyderabad.
• The Aurangabad station lies on a section of the South Central Railway zone of the Indian Railways. It connects the city to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gwalior, Pune, Nagpur, Bhopal, Nasik, and other major cities by rail.
• The extensive road network connects Aurangabad to other major cities. National Highway 221 (NH-221) passes through the city and connects Solapur and Dhule. The city’s connectivity by road is set to expand with the development of new highways.
• Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and many private bus operators cater to the intra-city as well as inter-city travel needs of the local public. MSRTC also operates an Aurangabad City Bus for the public to travel within the city.

Aurangabad Civic Administration

• Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is the local body responsible for the governance and administration of the city of Aurangabad. The corporation comprises six zones.
• The city comprises 99 electoral wards. People from each ward vote for an individual to represent the ward. The elected individual becomes the corporator of the ward.
• The mayor and chairman are in-charge of two important committees. The former heads the General Body, while the latter heads the Standing Committee.
• An I.A.S. officer heads the administration as a municipal commissioner.

Aurangabad Infrastructure

The two important facets of Aurangabad are tourism and industry. Both these sectors drive infrastructure development in the city. Several regions of Aurangabad are highly industrialized, with MIDC having established as many as five industrial estates.

Aurangabad has stable transport connectivity, and things are definitely looking upwards in this area. The demand for direct rail connectivity to more major cities is increasing. This trend is likely to fuel further rail infrastructure development in the future. In terms of road connectivity, the development of a Nagpur-Aurangabad-Mumbai expressway is in progress.

The social infrastructure in the city is also quite impressive. Aurangabad is a major education center for the Deccan region. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) has more than 100 colleges affiliated to it. The municipal corporation and many private trusts also run schools offering quality education in the city.

Infrastructure Projects

Name Of The Project	Impact Areas	Expected Completion Date	Remarks
National Highways Development Project Phase-IV – Widening of the Aurangabad-Yedeshi Section of NH-211	Aurangabad, Jalna, Beed, and Osmanabad districts	Under Development	This section of the highway, a vital link between NH-3 and NH-4 in Maharashtra, will be widened to a 190-km four-lane highway.
Ramai Awas Yojana	Aurangabad City	Completed	A housing project for the economically weaker section of the city
Power Transmission Capacity Line	Wardha, Aurangabad	Under Development	The 400-km stretch between Wardha and Aurangabad will host the world’s highest capacity power transmission line, of 1200 kW. The Power Grid Corporation of India will develop this.
Rail Wheel Factory	Aurangabad	2015	A Czech wheel and axle manufacturing company called Bonatrans will be responsible for constructing this factory. The proposed factory will produce about 20,000 wheel sets and 5,000 axles in a year. The supply will be increased to 50,000 annually.

Aurangabad Real Estate Market

• The property trend in Aurangabad is picking up, with the city fast turning into a tourist spot for travelers across the world.
• Aurangabad is attracting plenty of entertainment and retail outlets in the city. Fame, Prozone Liberty, and PVR are already established in the city. More hypermarkets, multi-retail brand stores, shopping complexes, and multiplexes are on their way in Aurangabad.
• The trend of establishing residential townships has also caught on in the city.

Key Localities In Aurangabad

Localities	Per Sq. Ft. Price – Q3 2013	Rent Per Month For A 2 BHK Apartment in Aurangabad (approx.) (Figures in 1000 rupees)
Garkheda	4,000-5,500	10	13
Jalna Road	2,000-2,400	9	13
Beed Bypass	2,100-2,500	9	11
Cidco	9,000-12,000	8	12

Charges By Different Government Bodies

Property Registration

Property Tax

The Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) levies property tax on the residents of Aurangabad. One can visit the official website of the AMC and pay property tax online.

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL)

MSEDCL is the company responsible for the distribution of power to Aurangabad and other districts in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB) was earlier responsible for the distribution, as well as generation and transmission of power for the state of Maharashtra. However, MSEB was unbundled in the year 2003 and MSEDCL took up the responsibility of distributing power in the state.

Power Tariff

Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran

Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran is responsible for water supply and sewerage services in Aurangabad. Prior to 1997, the organization was called Maharashtra Water Supply and Sewerage Board (MWSSB).

Water Supply Tariff

Online Services By Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC)

The official website of the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) enables the residents of Aurangabad to avail several public services online. Some of these services are Birth Registration Search, Death Registration Search, Know Your Application Status, and Know Your Complaint Status. This e-governance initiative makes it easy for the city’s residents to avail public services.

• Stamp Duty: 5%

  Registration Fee: 1%

  Local Body Tax: 1%

  MVAT: 1%

  Consumption Slab (kWh)	Fixed/Demand Charge	Wheeling Charge (Rs./kWh)	Energy Charge (Rs./kWh)
  O – 100 units	Rs. 40/month	1.87	0.26
  1O1 – 300 units	Rs. 75/month*	1.87	1.75
  301 – 500 units		1.87	4.38
  Above 500 units (balance units)	Rs. 100/month*	1.87	5.91

  Domestic Supply (Rate in Rupees/1000 liters)
  Particulars	Up To 15000 Liters	From 15001 Liters To 20000 Liters	From 20001 Liters To 25000 Liters	Beyond 25001 Liters
  Residential (Excluding rural areas on the outskirts of urban areas, i.e. peripheral of sub-urban areas)	11.20	12.30	16.80	22.40
  Supply to Rural Area (In the rural sector where water supply is 40 lpcd)	5.25	7.80	10.40	13.00