Naldurg

Naldurg
town
Hulmukh Darwaza, Naldurg fort
Naldurg Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°49′N76°18′E / 17.82°N 76.3°E / 17.82; 76.3
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	dharashiv
Elevation	566 m (1,857 ft)
Population  (2011)
• Total	18,341 [1]
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
Sex ratio	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 17°49′N76°18′E / 17.82°N 76.3°E / 17.82; 76.3 , 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 °C to 43.1 °C, and the average yearly rainfall is 760mm.

Demographics

As of 2011 ^[update] 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

• Naldurg Fort

References

1. "Naldurg City Population". census 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
2. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Naldurg
3. "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.