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{{About|The Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra, India|its namesake district|Dhule district}}
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{{About|the Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra, India|its namesake district|Dhule district}}
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| leader_name1 = Shri Sanjay Yadav
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| leader_name2 = Shri Chinmay Pandit (IPS)
| leader_title3          = [[Municipal Commissioner (India)|Municipal Commissioner]]
| leader_name3 = Shri Aziz Sheikh
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| leader_name4 = Shri Chandrakant Bapu Sonar
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'''Dhule''' is a major city located in the [[Dhule District]] in northwestern part of [[Maharashtra]] state, [[India]] known as West [[Khandesh]]. Situated on the banks of [[Panzara River]], Dhule is the regional headquarters of [[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation|MIDC]], [[Regional Transport Office|RTO]], and [[Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation|MTDC]].
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'''Dhule''' is one of the largest cities in Maharashtra,{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} and central region of India. The city located in the Dhule District in the northwestern part of Maharashtra state, known as West Khandesh. Situated on the banks of [[Panzara River]], Dhule is the regional headquarters of MIDC, RTO, and MTDC.
 
The city, with industrial areas, schools, hospitals, and residential areas, has communications and transport infrastructures.  Dhule is largely emerging as one of the upcoming hubs of textile, edible oil, Information Technology, and power-loom across the state and has gained a strategic advantage for being on the junction of three National Highways viz. [[National Highway 3 (India, old numbering)|NH-3]], [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]], and [[National Highway 211 (India, old numbering)|NH-211]] and on most anticipated Manmad – Indore Rail Project. Recently [[Ministry of Surface Transport]] has granted conversion of surrounding 4 state highways to National Highway, after which Dhule would be the one amongst very few cities in India being located on convergence of 7 National Highways. Conversion of [[National Highway 3 (India, old numbering)|NH-3]] from four lanes to six lanes between Dhule and [[Nashik]] with modern facilities is under process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/nashik-news/permission-for-dhule-nashik-highway-1268697/|title=धुळे-नाशिक महामार्गाच्या सहापदरीकरणास मान्यता|date=17 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/nashik-north-maharashtra-news/nashik/nashik-dhule-six-way-highway-project/articleshow/53243338.cms|title='नाशिक-धुळे' सहापदरी -Maharashtra Times|date=17 July 2016}}</ref>
 
Dhule city is also a part of [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project]], as Node – 17, India's most ambitious infrastructure program, aiming to develop new industrial cities and converging next generation technologies across infrastructure sectors.<ref>[http://www.dmicdc.com/ DMICDC]. DMICDC. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/ ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319191356/http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/ |date=19 March 2016 }}. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.tourismguideindia.com/dhule.htm Tourism in Dhule, Best Places in Dhule]. TourismGuideIndia.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


The city, with industrial areas, schools, hospitals, supermarkets and residential areas, has communications and transport infrastructures.  Dhule is largely emerging as one of the upcoming hubs of textile, edible oil, and power-loom across the state and has gained a strategic advantage for being on the junction of three National Highways viz. [[National Highway 3 (India)(old numbering)|NH-3]], [[National Highway 6 (India)(old numbering)|NH-6]], and [[National Highway 211 (India)(old numbering)|NH-211]] and on most anticipated Manmad - Indore Rail Project. Recently [[Ministry of Surface Transport]] has granted conversion of surrounding 4 state highways to National Highway, after which Dhule would be the one amongst very few cities in India being located on convergence of 7 National Highways. Conversion of [[National Highway 3 (India)(old numbering)|NH-3]] from four lanes to six lanes between Dhule and [[Nashik]] with modern facilities is under process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/nashik-news/permission-for-dhule-nashik-highway-1268697/|title=धुळे-नाशिक महामार्गाच्या सहापदरीकरणास मान्यता|date=17 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/nashik-north-maharashtra-news/nashik/nashik-dhule-six-way-highway-project/articleshow/53243338.cms|title='नाशिक-धुळे' सहापदरी -Maharashtra Times|date=17 July 2016}}</ref>
As a part of creating employment across smaller cities, [[Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology|Ministry of Electronics and IT]] has also given in-principle approval for setting [[Business process outsourcing|BPO]] at Dhule.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/it-minister-approves-9000-seats-for-call-centres-in-small-towns/articleshow/54659119.cms|title=IT Minister approves 9,000 seats for call centres in small towns|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-approves-about-9-020-seats-under-bpo-promotion-scheme-116100400219_1.html|title=Govt approves about 9,020 seats under BPO promotion scheme|author=BS Reporter |date=4 October 2016|work=Business Standard}}</ref>


Dhule city is also a part of [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project]], as Node - 17, India's most ambitious infrastructure program, aiming to develop new industrial cities and converging next generation technologies across infrastructure sectors.<ref>[http://www.dmicdc.com/ DMICDC]. DMICDC. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/ ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.tourismguideindia.com/dhule.htm Tourism in Dhule, Best Places in Dhule]. TourismGuideIndia.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
==History==


As a part of creating employment across smaller cities, [[Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology|Ministry of Electronics and IT]] has also given in-principal approval for setting [[Business process outsourcing|BPO]] at Dhule.<ref>http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/it-minister-approves-9000-seats-for-call-centres-in-small-towns/articleshow/54659119.cms</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-approves-about-9-020-seats-under-bpo-promotion-scheme-116100400219_1.html|title=Govt approves about 9,020 seats under BPO promotion scheme|author=BS Reporter |date=4 October 2016|work=Business Standard}}</ref>
Until the beginning of the 19th century, Dhule was an insignificant village, subordinate to Laling, the capital of the Laling or Fatehabad Subdivision. Under the rule of the Nizam, Laling was incorporated with the District of Daulatabad. The town passed successively through the hands of the Arab kings, the Mughals, and the Nizam, and into the power of the Peshwas about 1795. In 1803, it was completely deserted by its
inhabitants on account of the ravages of Holkar and the terrible famine of that year. In the following year, Balaji Balwant, a dependant of the Vinchurkar, to whom the ''parganas'' of Laling and Songir had been granted by the Peshwa, repeopled the town and received from the Vinchurkar, in return for his services, a grant of ''inam'' land and other privileges. He was subsequently entrusted with the entire management of the territory of Songir and Laling, and fixed his headquarters at Dhule, where he continued to exercise authority till the occupation of the country by the British in 1818. Dhule was immediately chosen as the headquarters of the newly formed District of Khandesh by Captain John Briggs. In [[British Raj]] Britishers call it Dhulia.In January 1819, he obtained sanction for building public offices for the transaction of revenue and judicial business. Artificers were brought from distant places, and the buildings were erected at a total cost of £2700. Every encouragement was offered to traders and others to settle in the new town. Building sites were granted rent-free in perpetuity, and advances were made both to the old inhabitants and strangers to enable them to erect substantial houses. At this time, Captain Briggs described Dhule as a small town, surrounded by garden cultivation, and shut in between an irrigation channel and the river. The town was located on the southern bank of the [[Panzara River]] with an area of about one square mile. In 1819, the population numbered only 2509 persons, living in 401 houses. In 1863, there were 10,000 inhabitants; while by 1872 the number had further increased to 12,489, with 2620 houses. From the date of its occupation by the British, the progress of Dhule had been steady. Towards the end of the 19th century the town had already become a significant trading center due to the trade in cotton and linseed. Coarse cotton, woolen cloths and turbans were manufactured for local use around this time. In 1872, Dhule was visited by a severe flood, which did much damage to houses and property.<ref name="Hunter 1881 580">{{cite book |last=Hunter |first=William Wilson |url=https://archive.org/stream/imperialgazette02unkngoog#page/n5/mode/2up |title=The imperial gazetteer of India |publisher=Trubner and Company |year=1881 |location=London |page=580}}</ref><ref name="Trubner and Company">{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/imperialgazette02unkngoog |title=The imperial gazetteer of India [by] W.W. Hunter |work=W.W. Hunter |publisher=Trubner and Company |year=1881 |quote=Dhulia. |access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref>


==Geography==
The Dhulia aka Dhule civil hospital was established in 1825 by the British government.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Campbell |first=James M. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rbUBAAAAYAAJ |title=Gazetteer of Bombay presidency : Khandesh |publisher=British Government of India |year=1880 |location=[[Bombay presidency]], India |pages=1}}</ref>
Dhule is located at {{Coord|20.9|N|74.78|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Dhule.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhule]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> It has an average elevation of 250 metres (787&nbsp;feet). Dhule lies in the [[Khandesh]] region, which forms the northwest corner of the [[Deccan Plateau]].
 
Dhule was a cantonment town, and in year 1881 had two hospitals, telegraph and post offices. In 1873–74 there were four Government schools, with 551 pupils. Historically, the town has been divided into New and [[June Dhule|Old Dhule]]. In the latter, the houses were irregularly built, the majority being of a very humble description.<ref name="Hunter 1881 580" /><ref name="Trubner and Company" />
 
== Geography ==
Dhule is located at {{Coord|20.9|N|74.78|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Dhule.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Dhule]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> It has an average elevation of 250 metres (787&nbsp;feet). Dhule lies in the [[Khandesh]] region, which forms the northwest corner of the [[Deccan Plateau]]. Dhule City is a part of khandesh region.


The Dhule district is bordered in the west by the [[Gujarat State]] and in the north by [[Madhya Pradesh]] along with [[Nandurbar district]], and in the south and east by [[Nashik district]] and [[Jalgaon District]] respectively. It is situated in a valley of the [[Tapti River|Tapi River]] along the banks of the [[Panzara River]].
The Dhule district is bordered in the west by the [[Gujarat State]] and in the north by [[Madhya Pradesh]] along with [[Nandurbar district]], and in the south and east by [[Nashik district]] and [[Jalgaon District]] respectively. It is situated in a valley of the [[Tapti River|Tapi River]] along the banks of the [[Panzara River]].


==Climate==
'''Subdivisions in Dhule city'''
 
# Devpur
# Mahindale
# Walwadi
# Mohadi Upnagar
# Nagavbari
# Old Dhule
# Chittod
# Morane
# Awadhan
 
=== Climate ===
{{Weather box Dhule}}
{{Weather box Dhule}}


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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref name="GR|India"/> Dhule had a population of 776,093. At the 2011 census, males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhule has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 69%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.


==History==
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Until the beginning of the 19th century, Dhule was an insignificant village, subordinate to Laling, the capital of the Laling or Fatehabad
|title=Religions in Dhule city (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |title=C-16 Population By Religion – Maharashtra|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=census.gov.in}}</ref>
Subdivision. Under the rule of the Nizam, Laling was incorporated with the District of Daulatabad. The town passed successively through the hands of the Arab kings, the Mughals, and the Nizam, and into the power of the Peshwas about 1795. In 1803, it was completely deserted by its
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inhabitants on account of the ravages of Holkar and the terrible famine of that year. In the following year, Balaji Balwant, a dependant of the Vinchurkar, to whom the ''parganas'' of Laling and Songir had been granted by the Peshwa, repeopled the town, and received from the Vinchurkar, in return for his services, a grant of ''inam'' land and other privileges. He was subsequently entrusted with the entire management of the territory of Songir and Laling, and fixed his headquarters at Dhule, where he continued to exercise authority till the occupation of the country by the British in 1818. Dhule was immediately chosen as the headquarters of the newly formed District of Khandesh by Captain John Briggs. In [[British Raj]] Britishers call it Dhulia.In January 1819, he obtained sanction for building public offices for the transaction of revenue and judicial business. Artificers were brought from distant places, and the buildings were erected at a total cost of £2700. Every encouragement was offered to traders and others to settle in the new town. Building sites were granted rent-free in perpetuity, and advances were made both to the old inhabitants and strangers to enable them to erect substantial houses. At this time, Captain Briggs described Dhule as a small town, surrounded by garden cultivation, and shut in between an irrigation channel and the river. The town was located on the southern bank of the [[Panzara River]] with an area of about one square mile. In 1819, the population numbered only 2509 persons, living in 401 houses. In 1863, there were 10,000 inhabitants; while by 1872 the number had further increased to 12,489, with 2620 houses. From the date of its occupation by the British, the progress of Dhule had been steady. Towards the end of the 19th century the town had already become a significant trading center due to the trade in cotton and linseed. Coarse cotton, woolen cloths and turbans were manufactured for local use around this time. In 1872, Dhule was visited by a severe flood, which did much damage to houses and property.<ref name="Hunter 1881 580">{{cite book|last=Hunter|first=William Wilson|title=The imperial gazetteer of India|year=1881|publisher=Trubner and Company|location=London|page=580|url=https://archive.org/stream/imperialgazette02unkngoog#page/n5/mode/2up}}</ref><ref name="Trubner and Company">{{cite book|title=The imperial gazetteer of India [by] W.W. Hunter|url=https://archive.org/details/imperialgazette02unkngoog|quote=Dhulia.|work=W.W. Hunter|publisher=Trubner and Company|access-date=10 January 2012|year = 1881}}</ref>
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{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref name="GR|India">{{cite web |url= http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-date= 16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) |access-date= 1 November 2008 |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Dhule had a population of 375,603. At the 2011 census, males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhule has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 69%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.


The Dhulia aka Dhule civil hospital was established in 1825 by British government<ref>{{Cite book|last=Campbell|first=James M.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rbUBAAAAYAAJ|title=Gazetteer of Bombay presidency : Khandesh|publisher=British Government of India|year=1880|location=[[Bombay presidency]], India|pages=1}}</ref>
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|label3 = [[Hindi]] |value3 = 6.01 |color3 = orange
|label4 = [[Khandeshi language|Khandeshi]] |value4 = 4.07 |color4 = coral
|label5 = [[Marwari language|Marwari]] |value5 = 2.07 |color5 = pink
|label6 = [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] |value6 = 1.56 |color6 = limegreen
|label7 = [[Bhili language|Bhili]] |value7 = 1.01 |color7 = indianred
|label8 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] |value8 = 0.98 |color8 = skyblue
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Dhule was a cantonment town, and in year 1881 had two hospitals, telegraph and post offices. In 1873-74 there were four Government schools, with 551 pupils. Historically, the town has been divided into New and [[June Dhule|Old Dhule]]. In the latter, the houses were irregularly built, the majority being of a very humble description.<ref name="Hunter 1881 580"/><ref name="Trubner and Company"/>
At the time of the 2011 census, 54.04% of the population spoke [[Marathi language|Marathi]], 28.32% [[Urdu]], 6.01% [[Hindi]], 4.07% [[Khandeshi language|Khandeshi]], 2.07% [[Marwari language|Marwari]], 1.56% [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]], 1.01% [[Bhili language|Bhili]] and 0.98% [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] as their first language.<ref name="language"/>


==Education==
==Education==
===Colleges===
===Colleges===
* [[S.S.V.P.S's Bapusaheb Shivajirao Deore College of Engineering]]
* [[SES College of Engineering]]
* [[SES College of Engineering]]
* [[SSVPS College of Engineering]]
* [[NMIMS Global University]]
* [[GANGAMAI College of Engineering]]
* [[Svkm Institute of Technology]]
* [[Svkm college of pharmacy]]
* [[svkm school of commerce]]
* [[WKDSPM's Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial College of Law]]
* [[DCS Institute of Pharmacy,Dhule]]
*[[DCS ARA College of Pharmacy,Nagaon]]


===Medical colleges===
===Medical colleges===
* [[Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule]]
* [[Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule]]
* [[Jawahar Foundation's Annasaheb Chudaman Patil Memorial Medical College, Dhule]]
*[[Smt K C Ajmera Ayurved Mahavidyalay,Dhule]]
===Edtech Company===
*[[NextgenDigiHub]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/nextgendigihub-academy-a-digital-marketing-hub-for-budding-aspirants-in-the-rural20210326164231/|title=NextgenDigiHub Academy, a digital marketing hub for budding aspirants in the rural|newspaper=ANI}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/technology/report-nextgendigihub-lends-a-hand-in-developing-rural-india-digitally-2885687|title='NextgenDigiHub' lends a hand in developing rural India digitally|newspaper=DNA}}</ref>


==Government Hospital==
==Government Hospital==
[[Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule|Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College]] was founded in 1989. Earlier hospital of Medical College was sub-merged with that of District Civil Hospital. However, since it was leading to several conflicts amongst staff of respective departments, Department of Medical Education decided to venture out itself from District Civil Hospital and erected its new building with state of the art medical facilities at Chakkar Bardi area of the city; around 8&nbsp;km away from city alongside [[National Highway 6 (India)(old numbering)|NH-6]] with total capacity of 500 beds and have shifted with effect from 14 March 2016.
[[Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule|Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College]] was founded in 1989. Earlier hospital of Medical College was sub-merged with that of District Civil Hospital. However, since it was leading to several conflicts amongst staff of respective departments, Department of Medical Education decided to venture out itself from District Civil Hospital and erected its new building with state of the art medical facilities at Chakkar Bardi area of the city; around 8&nbsp;km away from city alongside [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]] with total capacity of 500 beds and have shifted with effect from 14 March 2016.


At the old site in city, New Civil Hospital with total capacity of 200 to 250 beds is proposed. [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation|MSRTC]] has resumed city-bus service connecting Central Bus Stand to Chakkar Bardi, so as to avoid any inconvenience to public.<ref>[http://deshonnati.digitaledition.in/749554/Dhule/15th-March-Dhule#page/9/2 Dhule, 15 March Dhule : readwhere]. :. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=47&eddate=03/14/2016 LOKMAT E-Paper] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316004433/http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=47&eddate=03%2F14%2F2016 |date=16 March 2016 }}. Epaper.lokmat.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
At the old site in city, New Civil Hospital with a total capacity of 200 to 250 beds is proposed. [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation|MSRTC]] has resumed city-bus service connecting Central Bus Stand to Chakkar Bardi, so as to avoid any inconvenience to public.<ref>[http://deshonnati.digitaledition.in/749554/Dhule/15th-March-Dhule#page/9/2 Dhule, 15 March Dhule : readwhere]. :. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=47&eddate=03/14/2016 LOKMAT E-Paper] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316004433/http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=47&eddate=03%2F14%2F2016 |date=16 March 2016 }}. Epaper.lokmat.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


==Industries and Economy of the City==
==Industries and Economy of the City==
Dhule is well known for purest 'milk and ghee' production, maximum cultivable land and production of groundnut, foremost in agro-based industries, leader in wind power generation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.downtoearth.org.in/node/4854 |access-date=20 March 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011823/http://www.downtoearth.org.in/node/4854 |archive-date=5 March 2016 }}</ref>
Dhule is well known for purest 'milk and ghee' production, maximum cultivable land and production of groundnut, foremost in agro-based industries, leader in wind power generation.


In the [[Sakri Taluka]] there is the one of the Asia's Largest Solar Project near Chhadvel Korde village.
In the [[Sakri Taluka]] there is the one of Asia's Largest Solar projects near Chhadvel Korde village.


Also there is Asia's largest Wind Mills Project run by [[Suzlon|Suzlon Company]] near Chhadvel Korde and Nijampur villages.
Also there is Asia's largest Wind Mills Project run by [[Suzlon|Suzlon Company]] near Chhadvel Korde and Nijampur villages.


Dondaicha in Shindkheda taluka is famous for the chilly market. There is also a Starch factory here. Many cottage industries are operational in the district. Beedi rolling, pottery, brick making, knitting saris on handlooms, oil extraction from ground nut and sesame are few of them. Wood cutting units are operated at Dhule, Shirpur and Pimpalner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid%3D68%26smid%3D22%26did%3D35%26dsid%3D9 |access-date=20 March 2016 | title=Economy | publisher=Maharashtra Navnirman Sena | url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406042923/https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid=68&smid=22&did=35&dsid=9 |archive-date=6 April 2015 }}{{better source needed|date=November 2018}}</ref>
Dondaicha in Shindkheda taluka is famous for the chilly market. There is also a Starch factory here. Many cottage industries are operational in the district. Beedi rolling, pottery, brick making, knitting saris on handlooms, oil extraction from ground nut and sesame are few of them. Wood cutting units are operated at Dhule, Shirpur and Pimpalner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid%3D68%26smid%3D22%26did%3D35%26dsid%3D9 |access-date=20 March 2016 | title=Economy | publisher=Maharashtra Navnirman Sena | url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406042923/https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid=68&smid=22&did=35&dsid=9 |archive-date=6 April 2015 }}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2018}}


Being centrally located on about to complete [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project (DMIC)]], Safexpress has established India's largest Logistics Park in the outskirts of Dhule City on [[National Highway 6 (India)(old numbering)|National Highway No. 6]].<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/pharma-ally/safexpress-opens-logistics-parks-in-dhule-and-jammu-2/60479/ Safexpress opens logistics parks in Dhule and Jammu – The Financial Express] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022170232/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/pharma-ally/safexpress-opens-logistics-parks-in-dhule-and-jammu-2/60479/ |date=22 October 2015 }}. Financialexpress.com (5 April 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkxiLvim6IE Inauguration of India's Largest Logistics Park at Dhule - Safexpress]. YouTube (4 February 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
Being centrally located on about to complete [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project (DMIC)]], Safexpress has established India's largest Logistics Park in the outskirts of Dhule City on [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|National Highway No. 6]].<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/pharma-ally/safexpress-opens-logistics-parks-in-dhule-and-jammu-2/60479/ Safexpress opens logistics parks in Dhule and Jammu – The Financial Express] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022170232/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/pharma-ally/safexpress-opens-logistics-parks-in-dhule-and-jammu-2/60479/ |date=22 October 2015 }}. Financialexpress.com (5 April 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkxiLvim6IE Inauguration of India's Largest Logistics Park at Dhule – Safexpress]. YouTube (4 February 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


As part of the successful development of the region under DMIC, there is a need to focus on ensuring requisite irrigation infrastructure for ensuring availability of water throughout the year.
As part of the successful development of the region under DMIC, there is a need to focus on ensuring the requisite irrigation infrastructure for ensuring availability of water throughout the year.


'''Reasons for selecting Dhule- Nardana Investment Region (DNIR):'''
'''Reasons for selecting Dhule- Nardana Investment Region (DNIR):'''
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* With abundant supply of raw materials and human resources, this region has wide potential for setting up of manufacturing units for textile products.
* With abundant supply of raw materials and human resources, this region has wide potential for setting up of manufacturing units for textile products.
* [[Dhule Airport]] is also located close to the proposed region.
* [[Dhule Airport]] is also located close to the proposed region.
* This region is served by the major rive basin formed by Tapi River<ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/dmic-maharashtra.html ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ilfsindia.com/downloads/bus_rep/DMIC_brief.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126071317/http://www.ilfsindia.com/downloads/bus_rep/DMIC_brief.pdf |archive-date=26 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://dipp.nic.in/English/Schemes/DMIC/About_DMIC.aspx The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion - About DMIC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409004712/http://dipp.nic.in/English/Schemes/DMIC/About_DMIC.aspx |date=9 April 2015 }}. Dipp.nic.in. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
* This region is served by the major river basin formed by Tapi River<ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/dmic-maharashtra.html ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ilfsindia.com/downloads/bus_rep/DMIC_brief.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126071317/http://www.ilfsindia.com/downloads/bus_rep/DMIC_brief.pdf |archive-date=26 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://dipp.nic.in/English/Schemes/DMIC/About_DMIC.aspx The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion – About DMIC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409004712/http://dipp.nic.in/English/Schemes/DMIC/About_DMIC.aspx |date=9 April 2015 }}. Dipp.nic.in. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


Keep apart proposed DNIR, snapshot of existing Dhule M.I.D.C. is as under:<ref>[http://dhule.nic.in/html/industry.htm dhule.nic.in] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606040717/http://dhule.nic.in/html/industry.htm |date=6 June 2014 }}. dhule.nic.in. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
Keep apart proposed DNIR, snapshot of existing Dhule M.I.D.C. is as under:<ref>[http://dhule.nic.in/html/industry.htm dhule.nic.in] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606040717/http://dhule.nic.in/html/industry.htm |date=6 June 2014 }}. dhule.nic.in. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
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M.I.D.C. has planned to develop an industrial area on 400.35 Hect. of land.  About 278.08 Hect. of land has come into possession of MIDC.  MIDC has provided all the basic infrastructure such as roads, street lights, water supply pipe lines in this area.
M.I.D.C. has planned to develop an industrial area on 400.35 Hect. of land.  About 278.08 Hect. of land has come into possession of MIDC.  MIDC has provided all the basic infrastructure such as roads, street lights, water supply pipe lines in this area.


MIDC has constructed an earthen dam on Motinala to fulfill the requirement of water of the industrial area. MIDC has provided water supply scheme of 4.50 MLD capacity.  Presently the consumption of the water is about 2.20 MLD.  The rate of allotment of industrial plot is Rs. 100.00 per sqm. The Association namely "Dhule Avdhan Manufacturers Association Avadhan, Dhule" has been established for development of Industries in MIDC Dhule Industrial Area.
MIDC has constructed an earthen dam on Motinala to fulfill the requirement of water of the industrial area. MIDC has provided water supply scheme of 4.50 MLD capacity.  Presently the consumption of the water is about 2.20 MLD.  The rate of allotment of the industrial plot is Rs. 100.00 per sqm. The Association namely "Dhule Avdhan Manufacturers Association Avadhan, Dhule" has been established for the development of Industries in MIDC Dhule Industrial Area.


The expansion of existing MIDC has been proposed vide Phase- II in Raver area, situated in outskirts of the city, which is having area of more than 1600 acres (643 hectares) and currently this proposal is under consideration of State Government.
The expansion of existing MIDC has been proposed vide Phase- II in Raver area, situated in outskirts of the city, which is having an area of more than 1600 acres (643 hectares) and currently this proposal is under consideration of State Government.


It is also worthwhile to note that, planned Manmad-Dhule-Indore Railway line have also been considered in the original proposal of [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|DMIC]] (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project), which will boost Industrial growth in and around city.<ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1428258600&id=108190 Welcome to] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320223906/http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1428258600&id=108190 |date=20 March 2016 }}. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/jalgaon-north-maharashtra/industrial-corridor/articleshow/46832672.cms industrial corridor - Maharashtra Times]. ''Maharashtra Times''. (7 April 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
Planned Manmad-Dhule-Indore Railway line have also been considered in the original proposal of [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|DMIC]] (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project), which will boost Industrial growth in and around city.<ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1428258600&id=108190 Welcome to] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320223906/http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1428258600&id=108190 |date=20 March 2016 }}. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/jalgaon-north-maharashtra/industrial-corridor/articleshow/46832672.cms industrial corridor – Maharashtra Times]. ''Maharashtra Times''. (7 April 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


'''2) Nardana Central Government sponsored Growth Centre:'''
'''2) Nardana Central Government sponsored Growth Centre:'''


MIDC has planned to develop an industrial area on 750.09 Hect. of land.  About 648.56 Hect. of land has come in possession of MIDC.  The reservation of water for 4.38 MM3 per year has been granted by Irrigation Department.  MIDC has provided the water supply scheme for this industrial area.  This scheme includes Jackwell, 600&nbsp;mm dia PSC raw water rising main (13.50&nbsp;km.), 400&nbsp;mm dia PSC pure water rising main (9.50&nbsp;km.) water treatment plant of 6 MLD capacity & 1000 cum capacity ESR.  Presently MIDC is developing phase I having land 480 Hect.  MIDC has completed 7.22&nbsp;km. WBM roads, out of which asphalting of 2.10&nbsp;km road is completed.  MIDC has also provided the water supply distribution pipe lines. The rate of allotment of industrial plot is Rs. 50.00 per Sqm.
MIDC has planned to develop an industrial area on 750.09 Hect. of land.  About 648.56 Hect. of land has come in possession of MIDC.  The reservation of water for 4.38 MM3 per year has been granted by Irrigation Department.  MIDC has provided the water supply scheme for this industrial area.  This scheme includes Jackwell, 600&nbsp;mm dia PSC raw water rising main (13.50&nbsp;km.), 400&nbsp;mm dia PSC pure water rising main (9.50&nbsp;km.) water treatment plant of 6 MLD capacity & 1000 cum capacity ESR.  Presently MIDC is developing phase I having land 480 Hect.  MIDC has completed 7.22&nbsp;km. WBM roads, out of which asphalting of 2.10&nbsp;km road is completed.  MIDC has also provided the water supply distribution pipelines. The rate of allotment of industrial plot is Rs. 50.00 per Sqm.


Under proposed [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|DMIC]], The Nardana Textile Park is being set up 30&nbsp;km from Dhule City. The total area of the park will be approximately 648 hectares, on which 72 plots will be demarcated. The Dhule airstrip, just 30&nbsp;km away from the industrial area, will provide accessibility to the park and facilitate a quick movement of material.<ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/industrial-investments-in-maharashtra.html ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com (24 January 2008). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
Under proposed [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|DMIC]], The Nardana Textile Park is being set up 30&nbsp;km from Dhule City. The total area of the park will be approximately 648 hectares, on which 72 plots will be demarcated. The Dhule airstrip, just 30&nbsp;km away from the industrial area, will provide accessibility to the park and facilitate a quick movement of material.<ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/industrial-investments-in-maharashtra.html ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com (24 January 2008). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


==Manmad - Dhule - Indore Rail Project==
==Subdivisions in Dhule taluka==
Recently Central Railways has floated tender for submitting project report within 6 months. Said report shall be submitted to Railway Planning Committee for further approval and thereafter provision shall be made in rail budget.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/jalgaon/dhule/259/20072016/0/1/|title=07/20/2016 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper}}</ref><ref>[http://naidunia.jagran.com/madhya-pradesh/indore-clearance-to-indore-manmad-rail-line-and-two-project-of-malwa-region-676650 Clearance to Indore manmad rail line and two project of Malwa region 676650]. Naidunia.jagran.com (25 February 2016). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/maharashtra-outlay-for-fy17-up-10-at-rs-4767-cr/article8280710.ece Rail budget: Maharashtra's outlay for FY17 up 10% at Rs 4,767 cr | Business Line]. ''Business Line''. (25 February 2016). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/dhule/259/26022016/0/1/ 02/26/2016 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper]. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4657254823544772180&SectionId=13&SectionName=%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9F%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0&NewsDate=20160225&Provider=-&NewsTitle=%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A1-%20%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A5%AA%E0%A5%A6%20%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%87,%20%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A8%20%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%87 मनमाड- इंदूर रेल्वेमार्गावर ४० स्थानके, दोन बोगदे | सकाळ]{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Esakal.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5583806299372585560&SectionId=13&SectionName=%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9F%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0&NewsDate=20160226&Provider=-&NewsTitle=%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A1-%20%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8%20%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%96%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80! मनमाड- इंदूर रेल्वेमार्गास अखेर मंजुरी! | सकाळ] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315234959/http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5583806299372585560&SectionId=13&SectionName=%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9F%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0&NewsDate=20160226&Provider=-&NewsTitle=%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A1-%20%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8%20%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%96%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80! |date=15 March 2016 }}. Esakal.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-4-of-9-state-projects-get-nod-2182417 Railway Budget 2016: 4 of 9 state projects get nod  & Updates at Daily News & Analysis]. ''Daily News and Analysis''. (26 February 2016). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-new-track-to-connect-nashik-with-pune-2182413 New track to connect Nashik with Pune  & Updates at Daily News & Analysis]. ''Daily News and Analysis''. (26 February 2016). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/bhopal/madhya-pradesh-gets-3-rail-lines-under-ppp-mode/story-QOHSJWiIp97jlJJNthQuiJ.html Madhya Pradesh gets 3 rail lines under PPP mode | bhopal]. Hindustan Times (26 February 2016). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
 
# East Dhule city (old Dhule city area)
# West Dhule City (Walwadi and Devpur area)
# Central Dhule (municipality area)
# South Dhule City (Mohadi area of city)
# North Dhule City (Nagavbari area of city)
# Songir (North Dhule Taluka)
# Fagne (South-East Dhule Taluka)
# kusumbe(West Dhule Taluka)
# Kapadane (East Dhule Taluka)
# Aarvi (South- West Dhule Taluka)


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
===Rail===
There are regular trains from Dhule to CSMT Mumbai. [[Dhule railway station|Dhule Terminus (Station Code: DHI)]] is also connected to [[Chalisgaon Junction Railway Station]] under Central Railways. The [[Chalisgaon Dhule Passenger]] runs between the two stations four times a day. As well as Dhule is important station on proposed railway line from Manmaad to Indore.
===Road===
[[File:Central Bus Stand of Dhule.jpg|right|thumb|Dhule- Central Bus Stand]]
[[File:Central Bus Stand of Dhule.jpg|right|thumb|Dhule- Central Bus Stand]]


===Air===
Dhule is one of the few cities in the Maharashtra State which is located on the junction of three National Highways, these being [[National Highway 3 (India, old numbering)|NH-3]], [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]] and [[National Highway 211 (India, old numbering)|NH-211]]. Through the [[Asian highway]] project, portions of NH3 and NH6 passing through Dhule have been converted into numbered Asian Highways [[AH47]] & [[AH46]] respectively.
[[Dhule Airport]] is located in the Gondur area of Dhule city. It has a runway {{convert|1400|metres}} long. Nearby airports with scheduled services are at [[Shirdi]] (160&nbsp;km), [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] (148&nbsp;km), [[Pune]] (340&nbsp;km), and [[Mumbai]] (350&nbsp;km). Dhule airport has provided facility of Aircraft Training and Pilot training.


===Rail===
Due to the heavy use of Central Bus Stand and traffic congestion within the city, one more bus stand has been built in Deopur, which became fully operational from 23 March 2015. From this stand, about 120 route buses are running on a daily basis.<ref name="epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com">[https://web.archive.org/web/20150402094829/http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/jalgaon/dhule/259/24032015/0/1/ 03/24/2015 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper]. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1425925800&id=106420 Welcome to] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320173230/http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1425925800&id=106420 |date=20 March 2016 }}. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/46519513.cms devpur bus stop – Maharashtra Times]. ''Maharashtra Times''. (11 March 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> Central Bus Stand is connected to Deopur Bus Stand by four 25 seater mini-buses by [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation]] (MSRTC). These buses run from Central Bus Stand to Nagav and from Deopur Bus Stand to Laling.<ref name="epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com"/><ref>[http://deshonnati.digitaledition.in/464557/Dhule/24th-Mar-Dhule#page/9/1 Dhule, 24 Mar Dhule : readwhere]. :. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> Recognizing ongoing expansion of the city limits and the increased population, Shri Annasaheb Misal (IAS), The Collector & District Magistrate of Dhule and Shri Rajendra Deore (Dhule Depot Controller) of MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi.
[[Dhule railway station|Dhule Terminus (Station Code: DHI)]] is connected to [[Chalisgaon Junction Railway Station]] under Central Railways. The [[Chalisgaon Dhule Passenger]] runs between the two stations four times a day.


===Road===
===Air===
Dhule is one of the few cities in the Maharashtra State which is located on the junction of three National Highways, these being [[National Highway 3 (India)(old numbering)|NH-3]], [[National Highway 6 (India)(old numbering)|NH-6]] and [[National Highway 211 (India)(old numbering)|NH-211]]. Through the [[Asian highway]] project, portions of NH3 and NH6 passing through Dhule have been converted into numbered Asian Highways [[AH47]] & [[AH46]] respectively.


Due to the heavy use of Central Bus Stand and traffic congestion within the city, one more bus stand has been built in Deopur, which became fully operational from 23 March 2015. From this stand, about 120 route buses are running on a daily basis.<ref name="epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com">[http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/jalgaon/dhule/259/24032015/0/1/ 03/24/2015 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper]. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1425925800&id=106420 Welcome to] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320173230/http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1425925800&id=106420 |date=20 March 2016 }}. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/46519513.cms devpur bus stop - Maharashtra Times]. ''Maharashtra Times''. (11 March 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> Central Bus Stand is connected to Deopur Bus Stand by four 25 seater mini-buses by [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation]] (MSRTC). These buses run from Central Bus Stand to Nagav and from Deopur Bus Stand to Laling.<ref name="epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com"/><ref>[http://deshonnati.digitaledition.in/464557/Dhule/24th-Mar-Dhule#page/9/1 Dhule, 24 Mar Dhule : readwhere]. :. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> Recognizing ongoing expansion of the city limits and the increased population, Shri Annasaheb Misal (IAS), The Collector & District Magistrate of Dhule and Shri Rajendra Deore (Dhule Depot Controller) of MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes - Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi.
'''Dhule Airport''' {{Airport codes|DHL|VA53}} is located at Gondur area in Dhule, [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].  
This airstrip was constructed in 1974 by the Public Works Department<ref>{{cite web |title=Airstrips in Maharashtra |url=http://www.mahapwd.com/statistics/airstrips.htm |publisher=Maharashtra Public Works Department |access-date=1 April 2012 |archive-date=1 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001075044/http://www.mahapwd.com/statistics/airstrips.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was transferred to the [[Maharashtra Airport Development Company]] (MADC) after its formation in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=MADC Projects |url=http://www.madcindia.org/projects.html |publisher=MADC |access-date=1 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226054653/http://www.madcindia.org/projects.html |archive-date=26 February 2012  }}</ref>


===Local Transport===
===Local Transport===
MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes - Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi. Private taxi services [[Ola Cabs|Ola]] recently started their operations in the city {{Citation needed | reason= Ola has no service in Dhule|date=November 2019}}.
 
MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Tushar Rayate]] - He is a Well Known Entrepreneur, Digital and Social Media Marketing Consultant, Trainer, Author, and Speaker as well as the Founder & Director of NextgenDigiHub Group <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/infotainment/article/tushar-rayate-transforming-the-rural-atmosphere-with-nextgendigihub-23168794|title = Mid-Day News: Tushar Rayate transforming the rural atmosphere with 'NextgenDigiHub'| date=16 April 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mynation.com/india-news/tushar-rayate-the-mind-behind-rural-digital-marketing-platform-nextgendigihub-qs0ito|title = My Nation News: Tushar Rayate, the mind behind Rural digital marketing platform NextgenDigiHub}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/brand-post/tushar-rayate-leads-the-world-of-digital-marketing-with-nextgendigihub-101620386235808.html|title = Tushar Rayate leads the world of digital marketing with NextgenDigiHub| date=7 May 2021 }}</ref>
* [[Anup Agrawal]] – is an Indian politician and he is a Member of the Legislative Assembly, elected for the BJP from Dhule City in 2024.
* [[Anil Anna Gote]] - is an Indian politician and he was a Member of the Legislative Assembly, twice elected for the BJP from Dhule City.
* [[Anil Anna Gote]] – is an Indian politician and he was a Member of the Legislative Assembly, twice elected for the BJP from Dhule City.
* [[Subhash Bhamre]] - Ex. Union Minister of State (Defence), Renowned carcinologist
* [[Subhash Bhamre]] – Ex. Union Minister of State (Defence), Renowned carcinologist
* [[Manoj Badale]] - Co-Owner of Rajasthan Royals, an Indian Premier League Team
* [[Manoj Badale]] – Co-Owner of Rajasthan Royals, an Indian Premier League Team
* [[Sayali Sanjeev|Sayali Sanjeev Chandsarkar]] - Marathi TV and film actress<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/sports/ipl/photo-gallery-who-is-csk-batsman-ruturaj-gaikwad-rumored-girlfriend-marathi-actress-sayali-sanjeev-see-ph|title = Hindi News, Zee News Hindi: Today News in Hindi, हिंदी न्यूज़, Latest Breaking News in Hindi, Samachar}}</ref>
* [[Sayali Sanjeev|Sayali Sanjeev Chandsarkar]] – Marathi TV and film actress<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/sports/ipl/photo-gallery-who-is-csk-batsman-ruturaj-gaikwad-rumored-girlfriend-marathi-actress-sayali-sanjeev-see-ph|title = Hindi News, Zee News Hindi: Today News in Hindi, हिंदी न्यूज़, Latest Breaking News in Hindi, Samachar}}</ref>
* [[Yashvantrao Sakharam Desale]] - Freedom fighter and politician
* [[Yashvantrao Sakharam Desale]] – Freedom fighter and politician
* [[Pallavi Patil]] - Marathi film actress
* [[Pallavi Patil]] – Marathi film actress
* [[Lalit Prabhakar]] - Marathi film actor
* [[Lalit Prabhakar]] – Marathi film actor
* [[Smita Patil]] - Bollywood actress
* [[Smita Patil]] – Bollywood actress
* [[Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade]] - Historian, scholar, writer, commentator, and, orator
* [[Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade]] – Historian, scholar, writer, commentator, and, orator
* [[Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal]] - Minister of Tourism and Employment Guarantee Scheme, Government of Maharashtra.
* [[Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal]] – Minister of Tourism and Employment Guarantee Scheme, Government of Maharashtra.
* [[Harish Salve]] - Former Solicitor General of India
* [[Harish Salve]] – Former Solicitor General of India
* [[Ram V. Sutar]] - Sculptor Designer and Developer of ''[[Statue of Unity]]''
* [[Ram V. Sutar]] – Sculptor Designer and Developer of ''[[Statue of Unity]]''
* [[Mrunal Thakur]] - Bollywood Actress
* [[Mrunal Thakur]] – Bollywood Actress


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 19:50, 11 February 2026

This article is about the Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra, India. For its namesake district, see Dhule district.
Dhule
City
Dhule Flyover, Gurudwara, Tower Garden
Dhule is located in Maharashtra
Dhule
Dhule
Location of Dhule City in Maharashtra state
Coordinates: 20°53′59″N 74°46′11″E / 20.89972°N 74.76972°E / 20.89972; 74.76972
CountryIndia India
StateMaharashtra
RegionKhandesh (North Maharashtra)
DivisionNashik
DistrictDhule district
Tourist attractions
Drive in city
TalukasDhule
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • District collectorShri
 • Superintendent of PoliceShri
 • Municipal CommissionerShri
 • MayorPratibhatai Chaudhari (BJP)
Area
 • City172 km2 (66 sq mi)
Dimensions
 • Length20.4 km (12.7 mi)
 • Width16.7 km (10.4 mi)
Elevation
319 m (1,047 ft)
Population
[1]
 • City855,603
 • RankIndia: 23rd
 • Metro
575,603
DemonymDhulekar
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
42400x
Telephone code+91 2562
ISO 3166 code[[ISO 3166-2:IN|]]
Vehicle registrationMH-18
Sex ratio52/48 ♂/♀
ClimateAw (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature44 °C (111 °F)
Avg. winter temperature20 °C (68 °F)
Websitewww.dhule.nic.in

Dhule is one of the largest cities in Maharashtra,[citation needed] and central region of India. The city located in the Dhule District in the northwestern part of Maharashtra state, known as West Khandesh. Situated on the banks of Panzara River, Dhule is the regional headquarters of MIDC, RTO, and MTDC.

The city, with industrial areas, schools, hospitals, and residential areas, has communications and transport infrastructures. Dhule is largely emerging as one of the upcoming hubs of textile, edible oil, Information Technology, and power-loom across the state and has gained a strategic advantage for being on the junction of three National Highways viz. NH-3, NH-6, and NH-211 and on most anticipated Manmad – Indore Rail Project. Recently Ministry of Surface Transport has granted conversion of surrounding 4 state highways to National Highway, after which Dhule would be the one amongst very few cities in India being located on convergence of 7 National Highways. Conversion of NH-3 from four lanes to six lanes between Dhule and Nashik with modern facilities is under process.[2][3]

Dhule city is also a part of Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project, as Node – 17, India's most ambitious infrastructure program, aiming to develop new industrial cities and converging next generation technologies across infrastructure sectors.[4][5][6]

As a part of creating employment across smaller cities, Ministry of Electronics and IT has also given in-principle approval for setting BPO at Dhule.[7][8]

History[edit | edit source]

Until the beginning of the 19th century, Dhule was an insignificant village, subordinate to Laling, the capital of the Laling or Fatehabad Subdivision. Under the rule of the Nizam, Laling was incorporated with the District of Daulatabad. The town passed successively through the hands of the Arab kings, the Mughals, and the Nizam, and into the power of the Peshwas about 1795. In 1803, it was completely deserted by its inhabitants on account of the ravages of Holkar and the terrible famine of that year. In the following year, Balaji Balwant, a dependant of the Vinchurkar, to whom the parganas of Laling and Songir had been granted by the Peshwa, repeopled the town and received from the Vinchurkar, in return for his services, a grant of inam land and other privileges. He was subsequently entrusted with the entire management of the territory of Songir and Laling, and fixed his headquarters at Dhule, where he continued to exercise authority till the occupation of the country by the British in 1818. Dhule was immediately chosen as the headquarters of the newly formed District of Khandesh by Captain John Briggs. In British Raj Britishers call it Dhulia.In January 1819, he obtained sanction for building public offices for the transaction of revenue and judicial business. Artificers were brought from distant places, and the buildings were erected at a total cost of £2700. Every encouragement was offered to traders and others to settle in the new town. Building sites were granted rent-free in perpetuity, and advances were made both to the old inhabitants and strangers to enable them to erect substantial houses. At this time, Captain Briggs described Dhule as a small town, surrounded by garden cultivation, and shut in between an irrigation channel and the river. The town was located on the southern bank of the Panzara River with an area of about one square mile. In 1819, the population numbered only 2509 persons, living in 401 houses. In 1863, there were 10,000 inhabitants; while by 1872 the number had further increased to 12,489, with 2620 houses. From the date of its occupation by the British, the progress of Dhule had been steady. Towards the end of the 19th century the town had already become a significant trading center due to the trade in cotton and linseed. Coarse cotton, woolen cloths and turbans were manufactured for local use around this time. In 1872, Dhule was visited by a severe flood, which did much damage to houses and property.[9][10]

The Dhulia aka Dhule civil hospital was established in 1825 by the British government.[11]

Dhule was a cantonment town, and in year 1881 had two hospitals, telegraph and post offices. In 1873–74 there were four Government schools, with 551 pupils. Historically, the town has been divided into New and Old Dhule. In the latter, the houses were irregularly built, the majority being of a very humble description.[9][10]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Dhule is located at 20°54′N 74°47′E / 20.9°N 74.78°E / 20.9; 74.78.[12] It has an average elevation of 250 metres (787 feet). Dhule lies in the Khandesh region, which forms the northwest corner of the Deccan Plateau. Dhule City is a part of khandesh region.

The Dhule district is bordered in the west by the Gujarat State and in the north by Madhya Pradesh along with Nandurbar district, and in the south and east by Nashik district and Jalgaon District respectively. It is situated in a valley of the Tapi River along the banks of the Panzara River.

Subdivisions in Dhule city

  1. Devpur
  2. Mahindale
  3. Walwadi
  4. Mohadi Upnagar
  5. Nagavbari
  6. Old Dhule
  7. Chittod
  8. Morane
  9. Awadhan

Climate[edit | edit source]

Climate data for Dhule
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(84) 		32
(90) 		36
(97) 		38
(100) 		39
(102) 		34
(93) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		32
(90) 		30
(86) 		28
(82) 		32
(90)
Average low °C (°F) 12
(54) 		14
(57) 		19
(66) 		22
(72) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		19
(66) 		15
(59) 		12
(54) 		19
(66)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 33.33
(1.31) 		2.1
(0.08) 		3.3
(0.13) 		3.5
(0.14) 		4.4
(0.17) 		114.2
(4.50) 		115.6
(4.55) 		119.6
(4.71) 		121.6
(4.79) 		60.8
(2.39) 		10.7
(0.42) 		6.5
(0.26) 		595.63
(23.45)
Source: Dhule Weather

The climate of the district is on the whole dry except during the south-west monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The cold season from December to February is followed by the hot season from March to May. The south-west monsoon season which follows thereafter, lasts till September. October and November constitute the post-monsoon season.

The average annual rainfall in the district is 674.0 mm. The rainfall is heavier in the hilly regions of the Western Ghats mountain range and the Satpura ranges. From about the latter half of February, temperatures increase steadily till May which is the hottest part of the year with the mean daily maximum temperature at 40.7 degrees Celsius.

From November, both day and night temperatures drop rapidly till January which is the coldest month with the mean daily minimum at 16.2-degree Celsius. Except during the south-west monsoon season when the humidity is above 70 per cent, the air is rather dry over the district during the rest of the year.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

Religions in Dhule city (2011)[13]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 64.52%
Islam
 
 31.58%
Jainism
 
 1.60%
Buddhism
 
 1.31%
Other or not stated
 
 0.99%

As of 2011 India census,[14] Dhule had a population of 375,603. At the 2011 census, males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhule has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 69%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Languages in Dhule city (2011)[15]

  Marathi (54.04%)
  Urdu (28.32%)
  Hindi (6.01%)
  Khandeshi (4.07%)
  Marwari (2.07%)
  Sindhi (1.56%)
  Bhili (1.01%)
  Gujarati (0.98%)
  Others (1.94%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 54.04% of the population spoke Marathi, 28.32% Urdu, 6.01% Hindi, 4.07% Khandeshi, 2.07% Marwari, 1.56% Sindhi, 1.01% Bhili and 0.98% Gujarati as their first language.[15]

Education[edit | edit source]

Colleges[edit | edit source]

Medical colleges[edit | edit source]

Government Hospital[edit | edit source]

Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College was founded in 1989. Earlier hospital of Medical College was sub-merged with that of District Civil Hospital. However, since it was leading to several conflicts amongst staff of respective departments, Department of Medical Education decided to venture out itself from District Civil Hospital and erected its new building with state of the art medical facilities at Chakkar Bardi area of the city; around 8 km away from city alongside NH-6 with total capacity of 500 beds and have shifted with effect from 14 March 2016.

At the old site in city, New Civil Hospital with a total capacity of 200 to 250 beds is proposed. MSRTC has resumed city-bus service connecting Central Bus Stand to Chakkar Bardi, so as to avoid any inconvenience to public.[16][17]

Industries and Economy of the City[edit | edit source]

Dhule is well known for purest 'milk and ghee' production, maximum cultivable land and production of groundnut, foremost in agro-based industries, leader in wind power generation.

In the Sakri Taluka there is the one of Asia's Largest Solar projects near Chhadvel Korde village.

Also there is Asia's largest Wind Mills Project run by Suzlon Company near Chhadvel Korde and Nijampur villages.

Dondaicha in Shindkheda taluka is famous for the chilly market. There is also a Starch factory here. Many cottage industries are operational in the district. Beedi rolling, pottery, brick making, knitting saris on handlooms, oil extraction from ground nut and sesame are few of them. Wood cutting units are operated at Dhule, Shirpur and Pimpalner.[18][better source needed]

Being centrally located on about to complete Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project (DMIC), Safexpress has established India's largest Logistics Park in the outskirts of Dhule City on National Highway No. 6.[19][20]

As part of the successful development of the region under DMIC, there is a need to focus on ensuring the requisite irrigation infrastructure for ensuring availability of water throughout the year.

Reasons for selecting Dhule- Nardana Investment Region (DNIR):

  • Being located close to the intersection of NH-6, NH-3 and NH-211, this region enjoys advantage of excellent connectivity to ports and hinterland.
  • With abundant supply of raw materials and human resources, this region has wide potential for setting up of manufacturing units for textile products.
  • Dhule Airport is also located close to the proposed region.
  • This region is served by the major river basin formed by Tapi River[21][22][23]

Keep apart proposed DNIR, snapshot of existing Dhule M.I.D.C. is as under:[24]

1) Dhule Industrial Area:

M.I.D.C. has planned to develop an industrial area on 400.35 Hect. of land. About 278.08 Hect. of land has come into possession of MIDC. MIDC has provided all the basic infrastructure such as roads, street lights, water supply pipe lines in this area.

MIDC has constructed an earthen dam on Motinala to fulfill the requirement of water of the industrial area. MIDC has provided water supply scheme of 4.50 MLD capacity. Presently the consumption of the water is about 2.20 MLD. The rate of allotment of the industrial plot is Rs. 100.00 per sqm. The Association namely "Dhule Avdhan Manufacturers Association Avadhan, Dhule" has been established for the development of Industries in MIDC Dhule Industrial Area.

The expansion of existing MIDC has been proposed vide Phase- II in Raver area, situated in outskirts of the city, which is having an area of more than 1600 acres (643 hectares) and currently this proposal is under consideration of State Government.

Planned Manmad-Dhule-Indore Railway line have also been considered in the original proposal of DMIC (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project), which will boost Industrial growth in and around city.[25][26]

2) Nardana Central Government sponsored Growth Centre:

MIDC has planned to develop an industrial area on 750.09 Hect. of land. About 648.56 Hect. of land has come in possession of MIDC. The reservation of water for 4.38 MM3 per year has been granted by Irrigation Department. MIDC has provided the water supply scheme for this industrial area. This scheme includes Jackwell, 600 mm dia PSC raw water rising main (13.50 km.), 400 mm dia PSC pure water rising main (9.50 km.) water treatment plant of 6 MLD capacity & 1000 cum capacity ESR. Presently MIDC is developing phase I having land 480 Hect. MIDC has completed 7.22 km. WBM roads, out of which asphalting of 2.10 km road is completed. MIDC has also provided the water supply distribution pipelines. The rate of allotment of industrial plot is Rs. 50.00 per Sqm.

Under proposed DMIC, The Nardana Textile Park is being set up 30 km from Dhule City. The total area of the park will be approximately 648 hectares, on which 72 plots will be demarcated. The Dhule airstrip, just 30 km away from the industrial area, will provide accessibility to the park and facilitate a quick movement of material.[27]

Subdivisions in Dhule taluka[edit | edit source]

  1. East Dhule city (old Dhule city area)
  2. West Dhule City (Walwadi and Devpur area)
  3. Central Dhule (municipality area)
  4. South Dhule City (Mohadi area of city)
  5. North Dhule City (Nagavbari area of city)
  6. Songir (North Dhule Taluka)
  7. Fagne (South-East Dhule Taluka)
  8. kusumbe(West Dhule Taluka)
  9. Kapadane (East Dhule Taluka)
  10. Aarvi (South- West Dhule Taluka)

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Rail[edit | edit source]

There are regular trains from Dhule to CSMT Mumbai. Dhule Terminus (Station Code: DHI) is also connected to Chalisgaon Junction Railway Station under Central Railways. The Chalisgaon Dhule Passenger runs between the two stations four times a day. As well as Dhule is important station on proposed railway line from Manmaad to Indore.

Road[edit | edit source]

Dhule- Central Bus Stand

Dhule is one of the few cities in the Maharashtra State which is located on the junction of three National Highways, these being NH-3, NH-6 and NH-211. Through the Asian highway project, portions of NH3 and NH6 passing through Dhule have been converted into numbered Asian Highways AH47 & AH46 respectively.

Due to the heavy use of Central Bus Stand and traffic congestion within the city, one more bus stand has been built in Deopur, which became fully operational from 23 March 2015. From this stand, about 120 route buses are running on a daily basis.[28][29][30] Central Bus Stand is connected to Deopur Bus Stand by four 25 seater mini-buses by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). These buses run from Central Bus Stand to Nagav and from Deopur Bus Stand to Laling.[28][31] Recognizing ongoing expansion of the city limits and the increased population, Shri Annasaheb Misal (IAS), The Collector & District Magistrate of Dhule and Shri Rajendra Deore (Dhule Depot Controller) of MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi.

Air[edit | edit source]

Dhule Airport (IATA: DHL, ICAO: VA53) is located at Gondur area in Dhule, Maharashtra, India. This airstrip was constructed in 1974 by the Public Works Department[32] and was transferred to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) after its formation in 2002.[33]

Local Transport[edit | edit source]

MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi.

Notable people[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Dhule | City, History, & Location". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "धुळे-नाशिक महामार्गाच्या सहापदरीकरणास मान्यता". 17 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "'नाशिक-धुळे' सहापदरी -Maharashtra Times". 17 July 2016.
  4. ↑ DMICDC. DMICDC. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  5. ↑ ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor ::: Archived 19 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  6. ↑ Tourism in Dhule, Best Places in Dhule. TourismGuideIndia.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  7. ↑ "IT Minister approves 9,000 seats for call centres in small towns". The Economic Times.
  8. ↑ BS Reporter (4 October 2016). "Govt approves about 9,020 seats under BPO promotion scheme". Business Standard.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Hunter, William Wilson (1881). The imperial gazetteer of India. London: Trubner and Company. p. 580.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 The imperial gazetteer of India [by] W.W. Hunter. Trubner and Company. 1881. Retrieved 10 January 2012. Dhulia. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  11. ↑ Campbell, James M. (1880). Gazetteer of Bombay presidency : Khandesh. Bombay presidency, India: British Government of India. p. 1.
  12. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Dhule. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  13. ↑ "C-16 Population By Religion – Maharashtra". census.gov.in.
  14. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue
  16. ↑ Dhule, 15 March Dhule : readwhere. :. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  17. ↑ LOKMAT E-Paper Archived 16 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Epaper.lokmat.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  18. ↑ "Economy". Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 20 March 2016.
  19. ↑ Safexpress opens logistics parks in Dhule and Jammu – The Financial Express Archived 22 October 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Financialexpress.com (5 April 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  20. ↑ Inauguration of India's Largest Logistics Park at Dhule – Safexpress. YouTube (4 February 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  21. ↑ ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  22. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 November 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  23. ↑ The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion – About DMIC Archived 9 April 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Dipp.nic.in. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  24. ↑ dhule.nic.in Archived 6 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine. dhule.nic.in. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  25. ↑ Welcome to Archived 20 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  26. ↑ industrial corridor – Maharashtra Times. Maharashtra Times. (7 April 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  27. ↑ ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com (24 January 2008). Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 03/24/2015 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  29. ↑ Welcome to Archived 20 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  30. ↑ devpur bus stop – Maharashtra Times. Maharashtra Times. (11 March 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  31. ↑ Dhule, 24 Mar Dhule : readwhere. :. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  32. ↑ "Airstrips in Maharashtra". Maharashtra Public Works Department. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  33. ↑ "MADC Projects". MADC. Archived from the original on 26 February 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2012.
  34. ↑ "Hindi News, Zee News Hindi: Today News in Hindi, हिंदी न्यूज़, Latest Breaking News in Hindi, Samachar".

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