Nagpur: One of the premier cities of India

Nagpur is an important location in India. Being the central most point of India, the orange city in proximity of Vidarbha is known for its industrial setup, wood and woodworking applications industry and educational hubs.

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Nagpur News :

NAGPUR LIES in the heart of India. It is located under the Vidarbha area of the state of Maharashtra. It is the third largest city in the state, the largest being Mumbai followed by Pune. With a population of over 2.4 million, it is among the top fifteen urban centers of India. India’s Zero Mile Monument is located in the city, depicting that it is the central point of Mainland India from all directions.

The city was established by Bhakt Buland Shah, the Gond King of Deogarh in 1702. The name Nagpur came from the twisty river Nag that flows through the city. The city was a part of the Central Province Region in British India. Post Independence, it initially became the capital of Madhya Pradesh (including Central Provinces and Berar) but was later added into the state of Maharashtra along with the Marathi majority Vidarbha District. In 1960, Nagpur became the second capital of Maharashtra.

It is well known throughout the world for its juicy oranges, so it earned the nickname of ‘The Orange City’. As it is situated in the center of India, many industries have come up in and around Nagpur taking advantage of the fact that all regions of India can be accessed easily with supply chain and distribution networks. There are chances of International Airport and an International Cargo Hub being set up here. This will further give an encouragement to the economy in the region.

Nagpur is known for wood and woodworking applications industry like furniture, along with cotton based industries.

The city is also an education centre. Students from all corners come here to study. Nagpur University is among the oldest and most important universities in India. Among other subjects, Hindi and Sanskrit are an integral part of culture and tradition of Nagpur. Lots of engineering colleges and management schools have also come up in the city.

It is a trading and commerce hub and therefore among the inhabitants of the city is a considerable portion of India’s trading communities – Marwaris, Gujratis, and North Indian Baniyas. Though people generally speak Marathi in Nagpur, the city is rather cosmopolitan in nature. People from all over India come here to stay.

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