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Nashik City View From Pandavleni


Nickname(S): Wine Capital Of India / Grape
City / Pilgrimage City Detial of Nashik
Country : - India
State : - Maharshtra
District : - Nashik
Government : - Type Mayour-Council
Mayour : - Mr.Ashok Devram Murtada
Muncipal Commissioner : - Mr.Sanjay Khandare
Collector : - Mr Vilas Patil
Offical Lnguage : - Marathi
Time Zone : - IST(UTC+5:30)
Pin : - 422 0xx
Telephone Code : - 91(253)
Vehicle registration : - MH15(nashik), MH41(Malegon) MH 51(Nashik Rural)

Nashik

Nashik (Marathi) (also spelled as Nasik) is a city in western India in the state of Maharashtra. Nashik is located in the north-west of Maharashtra, 171 km (106 mi) from Mumbai and 210 km (130 mi) from Puneand is the administrative headquarters of the Nashik District and Nashik Division. With a population of 1.5 million, Nashik is the third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune.And Nashik district is the eleventh most populous district in India . Mumbai, Pune and Nashik are known as golden triangle in Maharashtra. Nashik is said to be the abode of Lord Rama during his 14 years in exile here. It is located on the banks of the Godavari which originates in the south-west of the city at Trimbakeshwar. It is one of the four places in the world where the Kumbh Mela is held making it one of the holiest Hindu cities. The city is a site for more than 100 ancient temples including the Kalaram Temple andTrimbakeshwar Shiva Temple. Nashik ranks 16th in a global study of fastest developing city conducted by The City Mayors Foundation, an international think tank on urban affairs and has witnessed significant economic progress in the last decade. Nashik is also short listed for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor as an investment region. The city is also known as the Wine Capital of India since it accounts to a large amount of the country's grape export and there are many vineyards in and around Nashik. It also plays an utmost important role in agriculture. Onion, tomatoes and many other vegetables are exported from Nashik to various parts of the world. In addition, Nashik is known for its picturesque surroundings, climate and tourism. "Ram kund". The city got its present name in 1818 when the Peshwas got control of the city.[5] The Peshwa rule however, did not last long and the British captured Nashik in the very same year. In 1840, one of the first modern libraries of Maharashtra (then, the Presidency of Bombay) was founded at Nashik. After the fall of the Satavahana empire, the Abhiras or Ahirs ruled in the north east and the Chutus in Maharashtra and Kuntala. The Puranas state that ten Abhiras ruled for, 67 years. The Nashik inscription peaks of king Madhuriputra Ishvarasena, the Abhir and a son of Shivadatla. This dynasty originated in A. D. 249-50, an era called Kalachuri or Chedi in later times. Some of the major events in history of Nashik in

Kumbh Mela

Nashik host one of the largest religious gathering in the world known as Maha Kumbh. Kumbh mela (festival) is celebrated once in twelve years. The Ardh (half) Kumbh Mela is celebrated every six years at Haridwar and Allahabad, the Purna (complete) Kumbh takes place every twelve years at four places in Allahabad, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. Previous kumbh mela was in year 2003. Next kumbh mela will be held from August 15 to September 13 in 2015. A new organization Kumbha.org is collaborating with MIT to bring innovative solutions to 2015 Kumbh via a Kumbhathon model. The innovation is applicable for 'pop-up cities' in developing counties. During October 2014 INKtalks, the MIT and Nasik team presented theirplans.

last 3 centuries Nashik Form

1) 1615 : The City was captured by Moguls(Kaustubh Shimpi) from Nijamshah Sultan.
2) 1634 : The City was recaptured by Shahaji Raje for his new state of Nijamshah Headqaurtered in Pemgiri(Near Sangamner).
3) 1636 : Shahaji Raje made Pact with Mogul Nashik again moved to Mogul rule.
4) 1663 : Netaji Palkar recovered "Chauthai" from Nashik for Shivaji Maharaj of Pune.
5) 1673 : Jadhavrao and Siddi Halal left job of Mogul and joined army of Shivaji Maharaj on Tribak Fort thus Nashik became part of Maratha rule.
6) 1685 : Aurangjeb Captured Nashik City during Sambhaji Maharaj's rule.
7) 1695 : City was raided by Santaji followed by Temporary Maratha Rule.
8) 1719 : Officially Shahu got right to collect "Chauthai" of City from Moguls of Delhi.
9) 1725 : The city frequently camped by Marathas who heading to Malwa, Gujrat for campaigns.
10) 1734 : The 'Gulshanabad' city was given name 'NASHIK'.
11) 1862 : Nashik Road railway station was built.
12) 1864 : Nashik Municipality formed.
13) 1869 : Nashik district formed.
14) 1909 : Nashik also participated in the freedom struggle of India

Religion %

1) Hindu = 65.0%
2) Muslim = 22.0%
3) Buddhist = 10.0%
4) Jain = 1.5%
5) Other = 1.5%
6) Distribution of religions
7) Includes Sikh (1.0%)
8) Christian (0.5%)

Population

According to the Census of India, 2011, Nashik had a population of 1,480,769. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Nashik had an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 64%; male literacy was 80%, and female literacy was 66%. In Nashik, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. In the same year (census year 2001) the Nashik Urban Agglomeration had a population of 1,152,326 and thus it was the fourth largest urban area of Maharashtra State after Mumbai,Pune and Nagpur. The projected population of Nashik urban agglomeration (which includes abutting urban areas like Deolali) as on 11 November 2012 is 1,562,769. Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Jainism are four major religions in Nashik with 64.0%, 23.0%, 10.0% and 1.5% of the population following them. And others are 1.5% 52.5% of Nashik's population is in the 15-59 years age category. Around 11% of the population is under 6 years of age. 



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