The district of Nashik is located in the Northern part of the state of Maharashtra.
Area - 15,582 sq.km / 6,016 sq.mi
Elevation - 700 meters / 2,300 feet
Population - 61,07,187 as per 2011 Census
Population rank in India - 11 th out of 640
District Headquarters - Nashik city
Administrative Division - Nashik
Tehsils - 15
Villages - 1931
Languages Spoken - Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, Khandeshi, Kukna, Bhili
Geographical Borders -
North - Dhule district, Maharashtra
South - Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra
East - Jalgaon district, Maharashtra
West - Valsad and Navsari, Gujarat
South East - Aurangabad district, Maharashtra
South West - Thane district, Maharashtra
North West - Dangs district, Gujarat
Primary Crops - Cotton, Wheat, Pulses, Groundnuts, Sugarcane, Oilseeds, Millet, Vegetables like Onion, Brinjals, Coriander, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrots etc
Water Sources - Rivers Girna, Daman Ganga, Darna, Kadva, Mosam, Godavari, Bhima, Vaitarna, Kashyapi, Darana
Natural Resources - Forest wealth, Rivers and Lakes
Distance from
State Capital Mumbai - 200 km
Pune - 228.6 km
How to reach :-
Via Airports -
Mumbai Airport, 175 km
Pune International, 130 km
Via Railways - Nashik railway station is well - connected with most major Indian cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi etc
Via Roadways - MSRTC ( Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation ) runs various buses connecting Nashik with most cities in the State. Private cabs, rentals buses etc are also available.
Unique Features of the District -
More than half of the country's Vineyards and Wineries are located here
Major producer of Onion
Silver ware and Silver Ornaments
Best time to visit - October to February
The district of Nashik is the third largest district in terms of population in the state of Maharashtra.
It is also referred to as Mini Maharashtra as the climatic and soil conditions all over the state matches with some or the other region of Maharashtra.
Politically it was a part of the Bombay State from the years 1947 to 1960. When the state of Maharashtra came into being, the Bombay State was divided with parts allocated to both Maharashtra and Gujarat state. Present day Nashik district became a part of Maharashtra.
Historically it has much religious significance for the Hindus. It has connection with Lord Ram, Sita Mata and Lakshman as they had spent a part of their 14 year exile in Panchvati.
Agastya Rishi also resided in Nashik.
Anjaneri is the birth place of Lord Hanuman.
Holy river Godavari originates in the district near Trimbakeshwar range. It is also the largest river of India's peninsular region.
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is in Trimbak.
The Kumbh Mela is held here every 12 years.
Topographically, the western portion of the district is covered with the Sahyadri Ranges that run from the North to the South. Whereas, the eastern portion of the district lies on the Deccan plateau and hence is very much fertile and well - cultivated. About 56 % of the district land is under cultivation with the rest being hilly and / or covered with Forests.
The weather and climatic conditions are conducive for the growth of superb quality grapes that has turned the district into a major producer of Wine with innumerable vineyards and wineries.
The city of Nagpur is its biggest city followed by Malegaon.
Whereas the city of Yeola leads in the production of cotton goods and silk weaving.
The cultural, historical, economic, social and mythological importance of the district makes it one of the most visited districts in the State.
Recommended reading - Nashik district Tourism
Map - nashik.com
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