About Latur: The City and the Region
Latur is a district headquarters city in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra, in the south-central part of the state. The borders of Karnataka and Telangana begin roughly 70 km from the city, which makes Latur a natural meeting point of three states and several cultures.
Historical Background
In the 19th century the area formed part of the princely state of Hyderabad under the Nizam. In 1905 it was merged with surrounding areas and renamed Latur tehsil, becoming part of Osmanabad district. After independence and the merger of Hyderabad with the Indian Union, the region joined Bombay Province, and in 1960 it became part of the newly created state of Maharashtra.
On 15 August 1982 a separate Latur district was carved out of Osmanabad. The city later became widely known for the Latur Pattern of study, a disciplined approach to exam preparation developed by local teachers that has produced generations of successful students.
Getting to Latur
Latur is well connected by road and rail. The city sits on the Central Railway broad-gauge network with daily trains to Mumbai and regular services towards Pune, Hyderabad, Nagpur and Kolhapur. Several state highways cross the district, linking Latur with the major towns of Marathwada and neighbouring Karnataka.
| Mode | Connection | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rail | Central Railway broad gauge | Daily trains to Mumbai; regular services to Pune, Hyderabad, Nagpur and Kolhapur |
| Road | State highways SH 77, SH 02 and others | Links to Barsi, Osmanabad, Ausa, Pandharpur and Kaij |
| Air | Latur airport | Small state-developed airfield, used mainly for official and VIP visits |
State Highways Around Latur
- Nagpur—Bori—Adhampur State Highway
- Daund—Barsi—Osmanabad—Bantal—Ausa State Highway (SH 77)
- Miraj—Pandharpur—Barshi—Latur State Highway (SH 02)
- Manjarsumba—Kaij—Lokhandi Savargaon State Highway
For students and patients travelling to Government Medical College, the campus is located near the old railway station, a short ride from the city bus stand and the main market area.