Aurad is located at 18°15'N 77°26'E / 18.25°N 77.43°E / 18.25; 77.43
. It has an average elevation of 542 metres (1778 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Aurad had a population of 16,189. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Aurad has an average literacy rate of 56%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 60% of the males and 40% of females literate. 17% of the population is under 6 years of age.
