
Nashik is the beautifully laid
city in
Nashik District of the
western Indian states- Maharashtra. This
city of west India is developed near
Godavari River.
Location of Nashik
Nashik is located about 180 kilometers from
capital city of Maharashtra,
Mumbai. It is about 220 km from
Pune which is located in
Pune District.
History of Nashik
Nashik is the city of
Hindu temples. Nashik has the
historical,
mythological and also traditional importance. Nashik is one of those four prestigious cities where Sinhastha
Kumbh Mela held once every 12 years. In Nashik, numerous
temples also are built on the
Godavari river basin. Nashik is the locality where
Lord Rama along with his wife
Sita and brother
Lakshmana had been sent to forests for a prolonged period of fourteen years. It was known as
exile of Rama. Due to excavation by
archaeological researches, it is revealed that Nashik is a hub of
ancient history which dates back before the Stone Age. It is the birthplace of
Maratha Emperor Shivaji. Nashik was once the capital city of
Satavahana Dynasty.
Geography of Nashik
This "Wine Capital of India" is situated geographically on the western edge of the
Deccan Plateau.

It is an integral part of
Western Ghats Mountain Range in India. Nashik in Nashik District is located at about 700 m at sea level. Godavari River originated from the Brahmagiri Mountain and it is the life line of Nashik.
Climate of Nashik
Nashik enjoys
tropical wet and dry climate. The maximum temperature ranges from 40 degree Celsius to 45 degree Celsius in summer and the winters ranges from 10 degree Celsius to 20 degree Celsius.
Demography of Nashik
According to the Population census in the year 2011, Nashik had a total population of 13, 86,973. The males constitute 7, 84,995 and females constitute 6, 01,978. Nashik had an average literacy rate of 86.96 percent. The male literacy rate of Nashik was 94.96 percent. The female literacy rate was 86.51 percent.
Administration of Nashik
Nashik is a district headquarters of both Nashik District and also
Nashik Division. Nashik Municipal Corporation is responsible for the development of this city.
Economy of Nashik
Nashik is dependent on the
tourism,
textile,
cement industries, wine and
iron and steel industries. Nashik is also enriched in
agriculture.
Culture of Nashik
As it is located in Maharashtra, Nashik follows
Maharashtrian culture and
cuisines. Nashik also allures for the presence of Kumbha Mela.
Tourism in Nashik
Nashik has many tourism destinations like
Panchavati,
Ramkund, Muktidham Temple,
Kalaram temple,
Sundarnarayan temple,
Trimbakeshwar, Dugarwadi waterfall,
Kapaleshwar temple, ISKCON temple, Coin Museum, Veer Savarkar Smarak,
Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary, Pragati Aerospace Museum, Dadasaheb Phalke Smarak, Ramsej Fort, Tringalwadi Fort and Harihar Fort.
(Last Updated on : 13-06-2017)