Aurad Taluka
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Aurad Taluka Location of Aurad Taluka in Karnataka, India Aurad Taluka Aurad Taluka (India) | |
| Coordinates: 17°55′N 77°25′E / 17.92°N 77.42°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Bidar district |
| Headquarters | Aurad |
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| Area | |
• Total | 1,086 km2 (419 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 227,880 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
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| STD Code | 08485 |
| ISO 3166 code | IND-KA |
| Website | bidar |
Aurad taluka or Aurad taluk is one of the five administrative taluka (subdivision) of Bidar district, Karnataka, India. Headquartered at the town of Aurad, it spans 1,086 square kilometres (419 sq mi) and had a population of 227,880 in the 2011 Census. The region, historically part of Hyderabad State, has a semi-arid climate and an economy predominantly based on rain-fed agriculture. The local culture reflects both Kannada and Marathi influences due to its historical position within Hyderabad State.