Deglur
| Degloor Ancient Devapur | |
|---|---|
| City | |
  Degloor Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 18°32′52″N 77°34′38″E / 18.54778°N 77.57722°ECoordinates: 18°32′52″N 77°34′38″E / 18.54778°N 77.57722°E | |
| Country |
 |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Nanded |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 54,493 |
| Demonym(s) | Degloorkar[Deglurkar] |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 431717 |
| Telephone code | 02463 |
| Vehicle registration | MH 26 |
Deglur (also locally known as Degloor) is a town and a municipal council in Nanded district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is the largest tehsil of Nanded and is known for its socio-cultural history. The town is situated on the river Lendi. Deglur has been known as a marketplace since ancient times.
Geography
Deglur is situated near where the Telangana, Maharashtra and Karnataka boundaries meet. The Telangana-Maharashtra state boundary is around 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) away from the town center. The town borders several villages, including Taakli (North), Kawalgaon (West-South) and Mirzapur (East-South).
Economy
The primary occupation is agriculture (particularly farming), with output predominantly sugarcane, cotton, grains and bananas. The town is also known for its cloth market and gold jewellery.
Demography
As of the 2011 India census, Deglur has a population of 54,493, with males accounting for 51% of the population. Deglur City has an average literacy rate of 79%, lower than the national average of 82%, of which the male literacy rate is 86% and the female literacy rate is 72%. In Degloor, 14% of the population are under 6 years of age.[1]
Attractions
The Hemadpanthi Temple (informally named Hottal), is a tourist attraction in the region. In the city of Deglur, Dhundamaharaj's Math is a local attraction.
See also
References
- ↑ "Deglur Population Census 2011". Census Commission of India. Retrieved 12 August 2017.