Nashik is one of the most important cities of Northern Maharashtra. Nashik, in Maharashtra, is situated at a distance of 200 km from Mumbai (Bombay) as well as Pune. The city has become the center of attraction because of its beautiful surroundings and cool and pleasant climate. Nashik has a personality of its own due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city, vibrant and active on the industrial, political, social and cultural fronts, has influenced the lives of many a great personalities. The river Godavari flows through the city. Temples and ghats on the banks of Godavari have made Nashik one of the holiest places for Hindus all over the World.
Nashik At Glance
| Latitude |
190-33' and 200-53' North |
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| Longitude |
730-16' and 750-6' East |
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| Area |
259.13 Sq. Km (Second largest in Maharashtra after Mumbai) |
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| Rivers |
Godavari, Kashyapi, Darana, Nasardi (Nandini) |
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| Population | 6,48,000 (1991 census) | |||||||||
| STD | 0253 | |||||||||
| Length of roads | 650 Km | |||||||||
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National Highway passing through the city |
Mumbai-Agra National Highway No. 3 (1000 Km) Nashik-Pune National Highway No. 50 (210 Km) |
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| Industrial Estates |
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| Radio Station |
All India Radio, FM Service, 100 MHz |
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| Television |
DoorDarshan Low Power Transmitter (Mumbai/Delhi Relay: Range 20 Km); Satellite and cable TV. |
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| Cable |
Hatway, NCN (Nashik Cable Network) |
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| University |
Yashawantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU), Maharashtra University of Health and Science (MUHS) |
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| Newspapers |
Gavkari, Sakal, Lokmat Deshdoot (Marathi/English), Uladhal, Sadanand, Bhramar etc. |
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| Libraries |
15 Libraries is the boon to the book readers of Nashik.One of the oldest 'Sarvajanik Vachanalaya' completed 150 years on 17th March 1991. |
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| Dram Theaters |
P. Sayakhedkar Natya Mandir, Kalidas Kala Mandir |
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| Theaters |
Circle, Vikas, Ashok, Mahalakshmi, Chitramandir, Madhukar, Vijayanand, Damodar, Prabhat, Bitco, Regimental, Anuradha, KINO (HAL Township), Topchi(ArtilleryCentre) |
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Multiplex Theaters (Multi Screen) |
Cinemax, Fame, Mahalaxhimi. Divya Adlabs |