Nashik
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| ?Nasik Maharashtra • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
264.23 km² (102 sq mi) • 1,001 m (3,284 ft) |
| District(s) | Nasik |
| Population • Density |
1,364,000 (2005) • 5,162 /km² (13,370 /sq mi) |
| Mayor | Vinayak Pande (2007) |
| Codes • Telephone • Vehicle |
• +0253 • MH 15 |
Coordinates: Nashik (Marathi: नाशिक) (pronunciation ) or Nasik (Marathi: नासिक) is a city in India's Maharashtra state. Nashik is in the northwest of Maharashtra, 180 km from Mumbai and 220 km from Pune. Nashik is the administrative headquarters of Nashik District and Nashik Division. The "Wine Capital of India", or the "Grape City", as it is popularly known in recent times, is located in the Western Ghats, on the western edge of the Deccan peninsula on the banks of the Godavari River. The city is known for its picturesque surroundings and pleasant climate. The Godavari River flows through Nashik from its source, which lies to the southwest of the city, in Trimbakeshwar. It is a rapidly developing city with a population close to 1.4 million (2006 est).[citation needed]
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[edit] Nashik in History
Nasik is also important mythologically, historically, socially and culturally. Known for the temples on the banks of the Godavari, it has historically been one of the holy sites of the Hindu religion. It is one of the four cities that hosts the massive Sinhastha Kumbh Mela once every twelve years.
Legend dictates that the name "Nasik" is derived from the Hindu epic Ramayana. During the exile of Raam, Shoorpanakha the sister of the demon king Raavan tried to seduce Raam. Angered, Raam ordered Lakshman to cut off Shoorpanakha's nose (nasika/naak). According to the Raamayan, Sita was abducted by Raavan from the area called Panchavati in the Western Ghats. It is a popular religious destination within the city limits, today.
The most important Historical significance is that Kumbh Mela, is conducted at Nashik, every once in twelve years, out of 4 places in India.
Nashik also hosts an annual St.Infant Jesus Festival.
The most striking historical structure in Nashik is the Trirashmi Caves also known as the Paandav Caves. These were originally vihaars of Buddhist monks carved in stone in the mountain. There are extensive writings in Brahmi script that show that the township of Nashik supported Bhikkhu Sangha from about a century BC to about sixth century AD. One huge cave is a donation of Gautamiputra Saatkarni, the most famous king of Saatkarni dynasty. Another one is made by a Greek (Yavan) father and son who had apparently become monks.
Nashik was known earlier as Trikantak and then Padmanagar (City of lotuses). During Mughal times, Nasik was renamed to Gulshanabad or the city of roses - may be it was translation of Padmanagar. It is currently known for grapes and the revived rose farming it was once famous for.
[edit] Nashik today
Modern efforts are on to promote the growth of an export-oriented rose farming and wine industry in the district. Nashik is also deemed "the third most industrialised city of Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune", mainly due to extensive industrial development in recent times. It is home to an important thermal power plant (Eklahare) and a National Treasury Printing Press (India Security Press at Nashik Road). There are five "Industrial Zones" in the Nashik area and its outskirts (Satpur, Ambad, Sinnar, Igatpuri and Dindori). Nashik has a number of sugar mills. It is also chief exporter of white onion and pomegranates.
Many renowned Indian and MNC firms have big establishments in Nashik. The few names are Sharda Motor Industries Limited[[[www.shardamotor.com]]],Mahindra and Mahindra, Robert Bosch Group, Thyssen Krupp, Samosonite, CEAT, Atlas Copco, L&T, HLL, Cable Corporation of India, Siemens, Crompton Greaves, Caprihans, ABB, VIP Luggage, Jindal Steel, Crompton Greaves, Perfect Circle, Garware, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Gabriel, IBP etc. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ([HAL][www.hal-india.com]), a premier state-owned aeronautical industry is situated at Ojhar Township in Nashik District of Maharashtra State. It is engaged in the design, manufacture and overhaul of a variety of aviation products from basic trainers to highly sophisticated supersonic fighters, helicopters, transport aircraft, engines, accessories and systems.
Nashik is also emerging as a BPO/IT destination and is in list of the selected Tier II cities for BPO/IT companies. Recently V-TECH has been completed, companies like Datamatics and WNS have presence in Nashik.
Nashik is also the educational hub of northwestern Maharashtra. The Yashawatrao Chavhan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) is leading open university located near Gangapur village at west side of Nashik. Many major colleges like K.K.Wagh Institute of Engineering education & Research,Sir Visvesvaraya Memorial COE Chincholi , Nashik District Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj's College of Engineering and MET College of Engineering, METcollege of polytechnic, dot the city. The KTHM College of Architecture is supposed to be one of the best Architectural colleges in Maharashtra, Mahatma Gandhi Vidhyamandir's L.V.H. College, HPT Arts and RYK Science are among the oldest colleges in Nashik. Lately, there have been several newer colleges.
Gangapur Road, College Road and Trimbak Road form the lifelines of the suburbs.
For many though, Nasik is just a pit-stop en route to Shirdi or Trimbakeshwar. But if one decides to stop and look around the city and its outskirts, there's plenty to see. The Gangapur Dam is a beautiful site. The Dudhsagar fall near the village of Gangapur is worth a look in the rains. Gangapur village, a few kilometers away is a Stone Age site. On the road to Trimbakeshwar is the state's only Museum of Numismatics (study of coins).Pandav Caves the 4th Century BC cave of Buddhist origin, a Bird Santury "Nandur-madhyameshwar" popularly know as "Bharatpur of Maharashtra" which was started in 1950s is little away from the city, but is a mesmerizing place for nature (bird) lovers
Apart from the private industry,Nashik was very,popular even during the times of British Rule.There are many many structure of the Raj Days, across Nashik city,and there are a lot of Anglo Indians families, who have settled in Nashik-Road.
The most famous Government Offices at Nashik.
The Security Printing Press at Nashik Road, The Postal printing Press at Gandhi Nagar, The Artilery Centre.(Asia's largest Military Base), as well as Deolali Contonment. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ojhar. Airforce Station.Ojhar.
[edit] Climate
Extremes: max 44.8 °C (108.3 °F) on May 12, 1960, at Nasik. The lowest, also at Nasik, was 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) on January 7, 1945. [1]
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[1], Nashik had a population of 1,076,967. Males constitute 54% of the population and females 46%. Nashik has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 66%. In Nashik, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
As per Alvina, the reformist, the demographics is secular in Nasik
[edit] Personalities
Some of the famous personalities from Nashik. Kusumagraj or V. V. Shirwadkar who was honoured by one of the highest awards in Indian literature, the "Gyanpeeth" (a.k.a "Dnyaan-peeth") for his overall contribution to Marathi literature. Dadasaheb Phalke - the pioneer of Indian Cinema and of Bollywood who made the first ever Indian movie. Pandit D. V. Paluskar - noted personality from Indian classical music. Bhagur near Nashik is the birth place of Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar popularly known as " Veer Savarkar " one of the freedom fighter during Indian freedom struggle.
Nashik is one of the fastest developing cities in India, it is supposed to be a Metro in making. It has been transformed tremendously from being a pilgrimage city to the Wine Capital of India.
Alvinya B. of Italy for the first time in 1873 made a metion of Nasik as the City of Pilgrimage during his visit to India
[edit] Entertainment and Modern Nashik
Nashik has got many entertaining centers and cinema houses. Cinemax, Fame, Regimental Cinemax and Adlabs are currently 4 multiplexes in Nashik. A 6 screen multiplex is likely to be open in June-July at Banyan Square chowk. Modern Nashik has got many tall buildings up to 17 floors. Malls like BIG BAZAR, VISHAL MEGA MART, HOUSEFULL, RELIANCE FRESH and MORE are setup here. Also college road has got many modern shops. It is most developed area of Nashik. Maharahstra biggest mall 'NASHIK CITY CENTER' is likely to open soon. Nashik is developing fast. But the real estate rates at nashik are going up at a very fast rate. Krishi 2007 and India Wine Show 2007 orgnized on a big scale by Media Exhibitors.
Radio: The city has four FM radio stations - All India Radio, Gyaanvani and Radio Mirchi, sfm 93.5 who is the firstly started in Maharashtra and the private satellite radio station WorldSpace also available.
RJ of Radio Mirchi Cute Karina has been selected as the best RJ in Maharashtra last month.
[edit] Transport
Nashik has a Railway Station, named Nashik Road, located 10 km away from the city. Perhaps this distance has created another city near the railway station called Nasik Road - Devlali. This city has a separate municipal corporation. Nashik Road is the Busiest Railway station in Bhusawal division of Central Railway. Most of the trains going to Mumbai or coming from Mumbai on the Central Railway have stoppage at this station. The city buses are run by MSRTC and ply between various routes.
[edit] References
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
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[edit] External links
- Nashik travel guide from Wikitravel
- Official Website of Nashik
- Nashik @ Information Technology - Publish Local News of Nashik and Nashik Business Directory.
- NashikDiary - Online Web Portal of Nashik
- Programme Guide of Nasik
- Yellow Pages of Nashik
- Real Estate Information on Nashik
- Mumbai Nashik Air Conditioned Car Rental Services
- Nashik City
- Overview of Nashik on Wikimapia
- Nasik district Gazetteers
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