Patur

Patur पातूर
city
Patur Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates:
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District	Akola
Elevation	341 m (1,119 ft)
Population (2001)
• Total	20,531
Languages
• Official	Hindi, Urdu,Marathi
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	444501
Telephone code	917254
Vehicle registration	MH30

Patur is a city and a municipal council in Akola district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

Geography

Patur is located at . It has an average elevation of 341 m (1,119 ft).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Patur had a population of 20,531. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Patur has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 66%. In Patur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. Patur is a Muslim Majority town with population percentage of 50% ratio amongst all communities according to 2011 census.

Religions in Patur
Religion			Percent
Hindus			40%
Muslims			48%
Buddhists			8.6%
Christians			1.4%
Jains			1.7%
Others†			0.3%
Distribution of religions †Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%).

About

The Patur as called as Patur (Shah Babu R.A) taluka are hilly areas.Situated 30 km south from Akola.Surrounded by Hills and wonderful atmosphere.Muslim , Hindu and other lived together . They celebrate all the festivals together. The Urs of Shah Babu (R.A) celebrated at very large scale. Adivasi and Banjara tribes are found. The development of backward area is not satisfactory. Unemployed people are migrating towards Mumbai or Pune in search of employment. Patur is very histrorical City and has Shrines of Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz urf Shah Babu R.A very divine personality for Muslim community around Patur and Nana Saheb Temple and Renuka Mata Mandir for Hindu community. Patur is mostly known of it's greeny and hills. You will find hills all around the Patur city.

Politics

Patur Municipal council was established in 1957.

• President of municipality is Hidayat Khan Room Khan aka Hiddu Bhai

Education

Major educational institutions include:

• Shah Babu Urdu High school & Jr. College Of Arts/Science. Established in 1957, completed 59 years
• Shah Babu English School Patur.
• shahbabu english high school patur
• Tulsabai Kawal Vidyalaya & Jr. College of Arts/Science, MCVC (Including Technical School & Mother India Convent). Established in 1914, completing 100 years in 2014.
• Dr. H. N. Sinha Jr. & Senior College (including B.A./B.Sc.)
• Vasantrao Naik High School & Jr. College
• Savitribai Phule High School & Jr. College
• Gramin Ayurved Mahavidalaya (BAMS College)
• Govt. Industrial Training Institute
• Several government and private Marathi, Urdu and English primary schools
• Khan's Quality Classes Abrar Colony Patur (Maths)

Historical mosques and dargah

• The Dargah (tomb) of Shah Abdul Aziz is situated on west side of Patur. This dargah has historical importance in Maharashtra. Hazrat Shahbabu is a Muslim saint of the 13th century, who came here for the preaching of Islam. Hazrat Shahbabu (RA) was born in Mecca. The dargah was gradually built by many Muslim rulers. The tomb or holy shrine was built by Tughlaq Emperor of Delhi in 1348 AD, then second portion of Khangah & Sher Darwaza was built by Mughal Knight Abdur Raheem Khan-e-Khanaa. With latest development, Buland Darwaza (a copy of Ajmer Sharif Buland Darwaza) was built by Late Syed Akbar in 1950.
• Chaman Masjid : Though there is no particular historical records found regarding building of this mosque (Masjid), but probably made during reign of Tughlaq Emperors.
• Jama Masjid : This Mosque is Grand Mosque or "Jame Masjid" of Patur, has of prime importance specially on Juma (Friday) Prayer in Patur Town. Built in 1726 AD.
• Masjid-e-Abrar: Masjid-e-Abrar is situated at Abrar colony near Balapur road Patur

References

www.shahbabu.com