Dharmabad | |
Native Name Lang: | mr |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Pushpin Map: | India Maharashtra#India3 |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Maharashtra, India |
Coordinates: | 18.9°N 77.85°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | India |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Maharashtra |
Subdivision Type2: | District |
Subdivision Name2: | Nanded |
Government Type: | MUNICIPAL Council |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Area Total Km2: | 3.583 |
Elevation M: | 359 |
Population Total: | 45196 |
Population As Of: | 2015 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Demographics Type1: | Languages |
Demographics1 Title1: | Official |
Demographics1 Info1: | Marathi |
Timezone1: | IST |
Utc Offset1: | +5:30 |
Postal Code: | 431809 |
Registration Plate: | MH 26 |
Area Code: | 431809 |
Dharmabad is a town and a municipal council in Nanded district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is located near the state border with Telangana. Dharmabad has an average elevation of 359m (1,178feet). It is connected by railway. An industrial training institute was established in the town in 1977.[1]
India census,[2] Dharmabad had a population of 29,951. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Dharmabad has an average literacy rate of 58%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69% and, female literacy is 48%. In Dharmabad, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Dharmabad is connected with the state capital, Mumbai and the capital of neighboring state Telangana, Hyderabad and other major cities like Nizamabad, Nanded and Secunderabad by train. Dharmabad is one of the biggest revenue generating station for South Central Railway. The important trains running from are the Devgiri Express, the Ajanta Express, and the Marathwada Express. The Marathwada Express starts from Dharmabad and is also known as the High Court Express because it connects the Nanded District with Aurangabad High Court.
Dharmabad is also connected with other cities by MSRTC Bus Service. For Lord Vitthal-Rakhumai devotees a bus runs from Dharmabad to Pandharpur. As Dharmabad is located on the Maharashtra–Telangana Border, TSRTC buses also visit the town.
The nearest airport is Nanded Airport. This airport is connected all major cities of India.
Dharmabad is also known for its educational institutions.
Some major educational Institutions are:
Gov Ded collegeGitanjali Public School (E/M)Wisdom Techno School (E/M)K.G.B.V.Urdu High School.Urdu Primary School.kasturba gandhi girls school, Dharmabad. And green field public school
Dharmabad provides bachelor's degree courses institution are as follows: