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{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
| name                    = Nashik
| name                    = Nashik
| other_name              = Nasik<!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:NOINDICSCRIPT policy. -->
| other_name              = Nasik<!-- Please do not add any Indic script in this infobox, per WP:NOINDICSCRIPT policy. -->
| settlement_type          = [[Metropolis]]<!-- Do not change, this is the correct name per the city website -->
| settlement_type          = [[Metropolis]]<!-- Do not change, this is the correct name per the city website -->
| image_skyline            = {{Photomontage
| image_skyline            = {{multiple image
| photo1a = Goda ghat nasik.jpg  
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| photo1b = PandavLena Caves Nashik.jpg
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| photo2a = Sula Vineyards.jpg
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| photo2b = Kalaram Temple Nashik Corner View.jpg
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| photo3a = Grapes. Nasik.jpg  
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| image2 = Goda ghat nasik.jpg  
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| position = center
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| color_border = white
| image5 = Kalaram Temple Nashik Corner View.jpg
| color =  white
| image6 = Nashik Clouds.jpg
| size = 280
| foot_montage = Clockwise from top left: [[Godavari]] Ghat, [[Pandavleni Caves]], [[Kalaram Temple]], Nashik city skyline, Nashik grapes, [[Sula Vineyards]]
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| image_caption            = Clockwise from top left: Nashik city skyline, [[Godavari]] Ghat, [[Pandavleni Caves]], [[Kalaram Temple]],  Nashik grape vineyards, [[Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple]], View of Nashik mountains
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| nickname                = ''Wine Capital of India''<ref name=wine /><!-- Unsourced nicknames will be removed per WP:V policy. -->,Grapes City
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| map_caption              = Location of Nashik in Maharashtra
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| established_date        =  
| established_date        =  
| founder                  =  
| founder                  =  
| named_for                =
| named_for                =  
| government_type          = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipal Corporation]]
| government_type          = [[Municipal Corporations in India|Municipal Corporation]]
| governing_body          = [[Nashik Municipal Corporation]]
| governing_body          = [[Nashik Municipal Corporation]]
| leader_title            = [[Mayor]]
| leader_title            = [[Mayor]]
| leader_name              = Satish Kulkarni
| leader_name              = Vacant<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/nashik-civic-bodys-term-ends-nmc-to-get-administrator-from-march-15/articleshow/89980059.cms |title=Nashik civic body's term ends, NMC to get administrator from March 15 |date=4 March 2022 |work=Times of India |access-date=15 March 2022 }}</ref><ref name="LokmatMarch2022">{{cite news |url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/nashik/administrative-rule-over-the-nashik-municipal-corporation-a498/amp/ |title=Administrative rule over the Nashik Municipal Corporation |date=4 March 2022 |work=Lokmat Times |access-date=15 March 2022}}</ref>
| leader_title1            = Guardian Minister
| leader_name1            = Vacant
| leader_title2            = Municipal Commissioner
| leader_name2            = Chandrakant Pulkundwar, [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]<ref>{{cite news |title=State govt transfers officials, makes new appointments |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/state-govt-transfers-officials-makes-new-appointments-8046273/lite/ |access-date=6 August 2022 |work=The Indian Express |date=22 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
| leader_title3            = Administrator
| leader_name3            = Chandrakant Pulkundwar, [[Indian Administrative Service|IAS]]
| leader_title4            = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]]
| leader_name4            = [[Hemant Godse]] ([[Shivsena|SS]])
| unit_pref                = Metric
| unit_pref                = Metric
| area_footnotes          = <ref>{{cite web|title=Nashik Municipal Corporation|url=http://nashikcorporation.in/upload/download/1927_DPReportU-S28.pdf|access-date=24 November 2020|website=nashikcorporation.in}}</ref>
| area_footnotes          = <ref>{{cite web|title=Nashik Municipal Corporation|url=http://nashikcorporation.in/upload/download/1927_DPReportU-S28.pdf|access-date=24 November 2020|website=nashikcorporation.in}}</ref>
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| elevation_footnotes      =  
| elevation_footnotes      =  
| elevation_m              = 584
| elevation_m              = 584
| population_total        = 1562769
| population_total        = 1,486,053
| population_as_of        = 2011
| population_as_of        = 2011
| population_footnotes    = <ref>{{cite web|title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|work=Census of India 2011|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=29 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723151530/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|archive-date=23 July 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| population_footnotes    = <ref>{{cite web|title=Cities having population 1 lakh and above|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|work=Census of India 2011|publisher=The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|access-date=29 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723151530/http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_2_PR_Cities_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|archive-date=23 July 2013}}</ref>
| population_density_km2  = auto
| population_density_km2  = auto
| population_blank1_title  = Rank
| population_metro        = 15,62,769
| population_metro_footnotes = <ref name="Census India 2011">{{cite web|title=Major Agglomerations|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|publisher=censusindia.gov.in|accessdate=25 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017153124/http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/paper2/data_files/India2/Table_3_PR_UA_Citiees_1Lakh_and_Above.pdf|archive-date=17 October 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>
| population_blank1_title  = Metro rank
| population_blank1        = India : [[List of million-plus agglomerations in India|29th]]
| population_blank1        = India : [[List of million-plus agglomerations in India|29th]]
| population_demonym      = Nashikkar, Nashikites
| population_demonym      = Nashikkar, Nashikites
| demographics_type1      = Language
| demographics_type1      = Language
| demographics1_title1    = Official
| demographics1_title1    = Official
| demographics1_info1      = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| timezone1                = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| timezone1                = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1              = +5:30
| utc_offset1              = +5:30
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| postal_code              = 422 001<ref>{{cite web|url=https://webconte.com/pin_code/place/nashik/5007|title=Pin Code Nashik, Maharashtra Government}}</ref>
| postal_code              = 422 001<ref>{{cite web|url=https://webconte.com/pin_code/place/nashik/5007|title=Pin Code Nashik, Maharashtra Government}}</ref>
| area_code                = 91(253)
| area_code                = 91(253)
| registration_plate      = MH-15 (Nashik City), MH-41(Malegaon), MH-51 (Nashik Rural)
| registration_plate      = MH-15 (Nashik City), MH-41(Malegaon)  
| area_code_type          = Telephone code
| area_code_type          = Telephone code
| website                  = {{URL|https://nashik.gov.in/}} <br /> {{URL|https://nmc.gov.in/}}<br/>{{URL|https://nashikmrda.in/}}
| website                  = {{URL|https://nashik.gov.in/}} <br /> {{URL|https://nmc.gov.in/}}<br />{{URL|https://nashikmrda.in/}}
| blank_name_sec1          = [[Gross domestic product|Nominal GDP]] ([[Nashik district|Nashik District]])
| blank_name_sec1          = [[Gross domestic product|Nominal GDP]] ([[Nashik district|Nashik District]])
| blank_info_sec1          = [[Indian rupee|INR]] 1,40,024 crores (2019-20)<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web |last1=Records |first1=Official |title=District Domestic Product of Maharashtra 2011-12 to 2019-20 |url=https://mahades.maharashtra.gov.in/files/report/DDP_Final_04.08.2021.pdf |website=Planning Department, Government of Maharashtra, India |publisher=Directorate of Economics and Statistics |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>
| blank_info_sec1          = $33.2 billion [[USD]] (2019-20)<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web |last1=Records |first1=Official |title=District Domestic Product of Maharashtra 2011-12 to 2019-20 |url=https://mahades.maharashtra.gov.in/files/report/DDP_Final_04.08.2021.pdf |website=Planning Department, Government of Maharashtra, India |publisher=Directorate of Economics and Statistics |access-date=6 November 2021}}</ref>
| blank2_name_sec1        = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank2_name_sec1        = [[Human sex ratio|Sex ratio]]
| blank2_info_sec1        = 931 [[female|♀]] / 1000 [[male|♂]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nashik.gov.in/about-district/demography/#:~:text=Nashik%20city%20had%20an%20average,1000%20males%20for%20Nashik%20city. |title=Nashik District record of sex ratio}}</ref>
| blank2_info_sec1        = 894 [[female|♀]] / 1000 [[male|♂]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nashik.gov.in/about-district/demography/#:~:text=Nashik%20city%20had%20an%20average,1000%20males%20for%20Nashik%20city. |title=Nashik District record of sex ratio}}</ref>
| blank3_name_sec1        = [[Human Development Index|HDI]]
| blank3_name_sec1        = [[Human Development Index|HDI]]
| blank3_info_sec1        = {{nowrap|{{increase}}}} 0.746 ({{color|#090|Very High}})<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mls.org.in/pdf2021/budget/budgetpdf/ESM_2020_21_Eng_Book.pdf|title=Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2020–21 |website=mls.org.in |access-date=7 November 2021}}</ref>
| blank3_info_sec1        = {{nowrap|{{increase}}}} 0.746 ({{color|#090|high}})<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.mls.org.in/pdf2021/budget/budgetpdf/ESM_2020_21_Eng_Book.pdf|title=Economic Survey of Maharashtra 2020–21 |website=mls.org.in |access-date=7 November 2021}}</ref>
| blank4_name_sec1        = [[Literacy]]
| blank4_name_sec1        = [[Literacy]]
| blank4_info_sec1        = 80.96%<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nashik.gov.in/about-district/demography/#:~:text=Nashik%20city%20had%20an%20average,1000%20males%20for%20Nashik%20city. |title=Nashik District Literacy rate}}</ref>
| blank4_info_sec1        = 89.85%<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nashik.gov.in/about-district/demography/#:~:text=Nashik%20city%20had%20an%20average,1000%20males%20for%20Nashik%20city. |title=Nashik City Literacy rate}}</ref>
| leader_title2            = Guardian Minister
| leader_name2            = [[Chhagan Bhujbal]]
| leader_title3            = Municipal Commissioner
| leader_name3            = Kailash Jadhav<ref name="Who'swho">{{cite web |title=Who's who {{!}} Nashik District, Government of Maharashtra {{!}} India |url=https://nashik.gov.in/whos-who/ |website=nashik.gov.in |access-date=11 January 2021}}</ref>
| leader_title4            = Commissioner of Police
| leader_name4            = Deepak Pandey<ref name="Who'swho"/>
| demographics1_info1      = [[Marathi language|Marathi]]
| official_name            =  
| official_name            =  
}}
}}
'''Nashik''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|n|ʌ|ʃ|ɪ|k}}, Marathi: [[Help:IPA/Marathi|[naːʃik]]] , also called as '''Nasik''' {{pronunciation|Nashik.ogg|listen|(|help=no}})<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jjkent.com/articles/nassak-diamond-history.htm |title=jjkent.com |publisher=jjkent.com |access-date=28 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127004051/http://www.jjkent.com/articles/nassak-diamond-history.htm |archive-date=27 January 2013 }}</ref> is an ancient city and the [[largest city]] in the northern region of the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]]. Situated on the banks of river [[Godavari River|Godavari]], Nashik is the fourth largest city in Maharashtra, after [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]] and [[Nagpur]]. Nashik is well known for being one of the [[Hindu pilgrimage sites]] of the [[Kumbh Mela]], which is held every 12 years.<ref name=Kumbh/><ref name=history/> Nashik is located about 190&nbsp;km north of state capital [[Mumbai]]. The city is called the "Wine Capital of India" as more than half of India's vineyards and wineries are located here. Around 90% of all wine produced in India comes from the Nashik Valley.<ref name="wine">{{cite web|title=Why Nashik is the wine capital of India - Asia-Pacific - RFI|url=http://en.rfi.fr/asia-pacific/20160925-why-nashik-wine-capital-india|access-date=9 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409105924/http://en.rfi.fr/asia-pacific/20160925-why-nashik-wine-capital-india|archive-date=9 April 2018|url-status=dead|date=25 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Visit Nashik, Wine Capital of India|url=https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/nashik-wine-india/index.html|publisher=[[CNN]]|access-date=9 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409110223/https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/nashik-wine-india/index.html|archive-date=9 April 2018|url-status=live|date=14 November 2017}}</ref>
'''Nashik''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|n|ɑː|ʃ|ɪ|k}}, Marathi: [[Help: IPA/Marathi|[naːʃik]]], also called as '''Nasik''' {{pronunciation|Nashik.ogg|listen|(|help=no}})<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.jjkent.com/articles/nassak-diamond-history.htm |title=jjkent.com |publisher=jjkent.com |access-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130127004051/http://www.jjkent.com/articles/nassak-diamond-history.htm |archive-date=27 January 2013 }}</ref> is a city in the northern region of the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]]. Situated on the banks of the river [[Godavari River|Godavari]], Nashik is the fourth largest [[List of cities in Maharashtra| city in Maharashtra]] after [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]] and [[Nagpur]]. The district population of Nashik is around 80 lakhs. Nashik is located about 165&nbsp;km north of the state capital [[Mumbai]], and about 210&nbsp;km from [[Pune]]. Mumbai - Pune - Nashik region is called the "''Golden Triangle of Maharashtra''". Nashik is a emerging fast growing city in India. With its high agricultural production Nashik is dubbed as Napa Valley of India. Nashik is well known for being one of the [[Hindu pilgrimage sites]] of the [[Kumbh Mela]], which is held every 12 years.<ref name=Kumbh/><ref name=history/> The city is called the "''Wine Capital of India''" as more than half of India's vineyards and wineries are located here. Around 90% of all [[Indian wine]] comes from the Nashik Valley.<ref name="wine">{{cite web|title=Why Nashik is the wine capital of India - Asia-Pacific - RFI|url=http://en.rfi.fr/asia-pacific/20160925-why-nashik-wine-capital-india|access-date=9 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409105924/http://en.rfi.fr/asia-pacific/20160925-why-nashik-wine-capital-india|archive-date=9 April 2018|date=25 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Visit Nashik, Wine Capital of India|url=https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/nashik-wine-india/index.html|publisher=CNN|access-date=9 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409110223/https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/nashik-wine-india/index.html|archive-date=9 April 2018|url-status=live|date=14 November 2017}}</ref>


Nashik is one of the fastest-growing cities in India. It has been a major industrial center in automobile hub. The city houses companies like [[Atlas Copco]], [[Robert Bosch GmbH]], [[CEAT Limited]], [[Crompton Greaves]], Graphite India, [[ThyssenKrupp]], [[Epcos]], Everest Industries, Gabriel India, [[GlaxoSmithKline]], Hindustan Coca-Cola, [[Hindustan Unilever Limited]], Jindal Polyster, Jyoti Structures, Kirlosker Oil Engines, [[KSB Company|KSB Pumps]], [[Larsen & Toubro]], [[Mahindra and Mahindra]], Mahindra Sona, [[United Spirits Limited]], Perfect Circle Industries, [[Mahindra Ugine Steel]], [[Samsonite]], [[Shalimar Paints]], [[Siemens]], [[VIP Industries]], [[Indian Oil Corporation]], XLO India Limited and Jindal Saw etc.
Nashik is one of the fastest-growing cities in India. It has been a major industrial center in automobile hub. The city houses companies like Exxelia, [[Atlas Copco]], [[Robert Bosch GmbH]], [[CEAT Limited]], [[Crompton Greaves]], Graphite India, [[ThyssenKrupp]], [[Epcos]], Everest Industries, Gabriel India, [[GlaxoSmithKline]], Hindustan [[Coca-Cola]], [[Hindustan Unilever Limited]], Jindal Polyster, Jyoti Structures, Kirlosker Oil Engines, [[KSB Company|KSB Pumps]], [[Larsen & Toubro]], [[Mahindra and Mahindra]], Mahindra Sona, [[United Spirits Limited]], Perfect Circle Industries, [[Mahindra Ugine Steel]], [[Samsonite]], [[Shalimar Paints]], [[Siemens]], [[VIP Industries]], [[Indian Oil Corporation]], XLO India Limited and Jindal Saw, among others.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
As per ''[[Ramayana]]'', Nashik is the location on the banks of [[Godavari river]] where [[Laxman]], by the wish of Lord [[Rama]], cut the nose of demoness [[Shurpanakha]] and thus this city was named as "Nashik".<ref name=history>{{cite web|title=Development and present Status of Nashik District|url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/95441/15/15_chapter6.pdf|access-date=9 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409110143/http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/95441/15/15_chapter6.pdf|archive-date=9 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
The name, Nashik, derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word 'nāsikā' which literally means 'nose'.
 
As per ''[[Ramayana]]'', Nashik is the location on the banks of [[Godavari river]] where [[Laxman]], by the wish of [[Rama]], cut the nose of the demoness [[Shurpanakha]] and thus this city was named as "Nashik".<ref name="history">{{cite web|title=Development and present Status of Nashik District|url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/95441/15/15_chapter6.pdf|access-date=9 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409110143/http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/95441/15/15_chapter6.pdf|archive-date=9 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> It is also known by the name Panchavati.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Dalal |first=Roshen |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pNmfdAKFpkQC&q=nashik+also+known+as+panchavati |title=The Religions of India: A Concise Guide to Nine Major Faiths |date=2010 |publisher=Penguin Books India |isbn=978-0-14-341517-6 |language=en}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
{{main|History of Nashik}}
{{main|History of Nashik}}
Nashik was known by many names. It was known as "Padmanagar" during the [[Satya Yuga]], "Trikantak" during the [[Treta Yuga]], "Janasthana" during the [[Dvapara Yuga]], and finally "Navashikh" or "Nashik" during the [[Kali Yuga]], according to Hindu traditions.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}} It was known as "Gulshanabad," or "Rose City," during the Mughal period.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}} Nashik is significant in mythology, history, social life, and culture. The city is located on the banks of the [[Godavari River]], making it a sacred site for Hindus around the world. During his 14-year exile from Ayodhya, [[Rama]], the king of [[Ayodhya]], is said to have made Nashik his home.{{citation needed|date=June 2022}}


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Nashik lies in the northern part of [[Maharashtra]] state at {{convert|584|m|abbr=on}}<ref name="nashik.nic.in">{{cite web |url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/disoverview.htm |title=Overview of District |website=Official Website of Nashik District |publisher=Nashik.nic.in |access-date=1 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405153304/http://www.nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/disoverview.htm |archive-date=5 April 2015 }}</ref> from the mean sea level which gives it ideal temperature variation, particularly in winters.<ref name=wine/>
[[File:Nashik Clouds.jpg|left|thumb|Nashik has lush mountainous terrain]]
Nashik lies in the northern part of [[Maharashtra]] state at {{convert|584|m|abbr=on}}<ref name="nashik.nic.in">{{cite web |url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/disoverview.htm |title=Overview of District |website=Official Website of Nashik District |publisher=Nashik.nic.in |access-date=1 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405153304/http://www.nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/disoverview.htm |archive-date=5 April 2015 }}</ref> from the mean sea level which gives it ideal temperature variation, particularly in winters.<ref name=wine/>


[[File:Nashik Clouds.jpg|left|thumb|Nashik has lush mountainous terrain]]
The river [[Godavari]] originates from the [[Brahmagiri (Maharashtra)|Brahmagiri Mountain]], Trimbakeshwar about {{Convert|24|km|abbr=on}} from Nashik and flows through the old residential settlement, now in the central part of the city. Due to high pollution created by factories in proximity to the city, the river was dying at an alarming rate. It has since been successfully cleaned.<ref>{{cite web |title=geography |url=http://www.ecoindia.com |access-date=21 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118214332/http://www.ecoindia.com/ |archive-date=18 January 2019 }}</ref>
The river [[Godavari]] originates from the Brahmagiri Mountain, Trimbakeshwar about {{Convert|24|km|abbr=on}} from Nashik and flows through the old residential settlement, now in the central part of the city. Due to high pollution created by factories in proximity of the city the river was dying at an alarming rate. It has since been successfully cleaned.<ref>{{cite web |title=geography |url=http://www.ecoindia.com |access-date=21 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118214332/http://www.ecoindia.com/ |archive-date=18 January 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Nashik lies on the western edge of the [[Deccan Plateau]] which is an ancient volcanic formation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/geology.htm |title=Official WebSite of District |publisher=Nashik.nic.in |access-date=16 July 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716225947/http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/geology.htm |archive-date=16 July 2011 }}</ref>
Nashik lies on the western edge of the [[Deccan Plateau]], an ancient volcanic formation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/geology.htm |title=Official WebSite of District |publisher=Nashik.nic.in |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716225947/http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/geology.htm |archive-date=16 July 2011 }}</ref>


[[Trimbakeshwar]] is about {{Convert|30|km|abbr=on}} from the city, it is where from river [[Godavari]] originates. The land area of the city is about {{convert|259.13|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref name="nashikcorporation.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.nashikcorporation.com/html/history/index.shtml |title=History of Nashik |publisher=Nashikcorporation.com |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227072248/http://www.nashikcorporation.com/html/history/index.shtml |archive-date=27 December 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[Trimbakeshwar]] is about {{Convert|30|km|abbr=on}} from the city, it is where from river [[Godavari]] originates. The land area of the city is about {{convert|259.13|km2|abbr=on}}.<ref name="nashikcorporation.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.nashikcorporation.com/html/history/index.shtml |title=History of Nashik |publisher=Nashikcorporation.com |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227072248/http://www.nashikcorporation.com/html/history/index.shtml |archive-date=27 December 2008 }}</ref>


=== Climate ===
=== Climate ===
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== Governance and politics ==
{{See also|Nashik division|Nashik district}}
=== Civic administration ===
Nashik city is governed by the [[Nashik Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashikcorporation.in/|title=Nashik Municipal Corporation :: Nashik Municipal Corporation|website=nashikcorporation.in|access-date=21 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190113015429/http://nashikcorporation.in/|archive-date=13 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Nashik is a district headquarters located on the banks of [[Godavari River|Godavari]] and is {{cvt|185|km}} away from Mumbai. The city has developed on both the banks of Godavari which divides the city into almost equal halves.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nashik Municipal Corporation :: General Body|url=http://nashikcorporation.in/public/article/index/id/39|access-date=8 October 2020|website=nashikcorporation.in}}</ref>
The Municipal Commissioner of Nashik is Kailas Jadhav.<ref>{{Cite news|date=8 October 2020|first=Tushar|last=Pawar|title=Civic body asks MNGL to pay for road damage|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/civic-body-asks-mngl-to-pay-for-road-damage/articleshow/78540710.cms|access-date=8 October 2020|work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
The ward committee consists of councillors representing the electoral wards within the territorial area of the ward committee.<ref name="nashikcorporation.in">{{Cite web|title=Nashik Municipal Corporation :: Ward Committeee|url=https://nashikcorporation.in/article/index/id/60|access-date=9 October 2020|website=nashikcorporation.in}}</ref> There are 6 ward committee's namely Nashik (E), Nashik (W), Nashik Road, Panchavati, CIDCO and Satpur.<ref name="nashikcorporation.in"/> The main function of the committees is to approve the cost of works for the wards, incorporate the expenses in the budget etc.
=== Civic services ===
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) is planning to start major civic projects in 2020. Projects like the creation of more smart roads, setting up of 800 CCTVs, installation of LED streetlights, Goda beautification project, construction of two major water treatment projects (WTPs), upgradation of STPs, making smart parking operational, etc. would be given priority by the municipal corporation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=www.ETGovernment.com|title=Maharashtra: Major civic projects of Nashik Municipal Corporation to get boost in 2020 - ET Government|url=https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/smart-infra/maharashtra-major-civic-projects-of-nashik-municipal-corporation-to-get-boost-in-2020/73025022|access-date=9 October 2020|website=ETGovernment.com|language=en}}</ref>
==== Solid waste management ====
In the Nashik Municipal Corporation area about 225 MT of solid waste is generated per day. Unlike other Indian cities, this garbage is collected by vehicles titled 'Ghantagadi' (meaning the vehicle with a bell): a system which has resulted in smaller versions of the ghantagadi ply in the congested old city areas. A plant has been set by the Nashik Municipal Corporation near Pandav Leni ([[Pandavleni Caves]]) to process the garbage and convert into compost.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nashikcorporation.com/html/aboutus/nmc_cdp/Chapter8.pdf |title=Concept Paper on Preparation of City Development Plan For Three Cities of Jharkhand Under Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Missi |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304050821/http://www.nashikcorporation.com/html/aboutus/nmc_cdp/Chapter8.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
{{wide image|Ram Kund, Nashik.jpg|550px|Ram Kund in Nashik; the city is an important [[Hindu pilgrimage]] destination}}
==== Digital services ====
The NMC provides an online website for various civic services like birth certificate registration, medical services, taxes, development services, etc.<ref>{{cite web |title=Civic Services Nashik Municipal Corporation |url=https://civicservices.nmc.gov.in/services |website=civicservices.nmc.gov.in |access-date=9 October 2020}}</ref>


== Demographics ==
== Demographics ==
Nashik is the fourth largest city in [[Maharashtra]] in terms of population after Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. According to the Census of India, 2011, Nashik had a population of 1,486,053. Males constitute 782,517 of the population and females 703,536. Metropolitan Nashik population was 1,561,809 in which 821,921 were males and 739,888 were females. Nashik city had an average literacy rate of 89.85%: male literacy was 93.40%, and female literacy was 85.92%.<ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Census Nashik|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html|website=India 2011 Census|access-date=21 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708095900/http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html|archive-date=8 July 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The sex ratio is 894 per 1,000 males for Nashik city. Child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1,000 boys. In Nashik, 11.42% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html|title=Nashik City Population Census 2011 – Maharashtra|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703090619/http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html|archive-date=3 July 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In census year 2001 the Nashik Urban Agglomeration had a population of {{formatnum:1152326}}. Thus it was the fourth largest urban area of [[Maharashtra]] State after [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]] and [[Nagpur]].
The projected population of Nashik urban agglomeration (which includes abutting urban areas like Deolali) as on 11 November 2012 is {{formatnum:1562769}}.<ref name="citypopulation. de">{{cite web |author=Thomas Brinkhoff |url=http://www.citypopulation.de/world/Agglomerations.html |title=The Principal Agglomerations of the World&nbsp;– Population Statistics & Maps |publisher=Citypopulation.de |date=23 January 2010 |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100704112702/http://www.citypopulation.de/world/Agglomerations.html |archive-date=4 July 2010 |url-status=live  }}</ref>
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== Art and culture ==
Nashik is the fourth largest city in [[Maharashtra]] in terms of population after Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. According to the Census of India, 2011, Nashik had a population of 1,486,053. Males constitute 782,517 of the population and females 703,536. Metropolitan Nashik population was 1,561,809 in which 821,921 were males and 739,888 were females. Nashik city had an average literacy rate of 89.85%: male literacy was 93.40%, and female literacy was 85.92%.<ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Census Nashik|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html|website=India 2011 Census|access-date=21 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180708095900/http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html|archive-date=8 July 2018}}</ref>
{{Main|Culture of Nashik}}
 
[[File:Shri 1008 Rishabdev Bhagwan 108 idol at Mangi Tungi.jpg|right|thumb|108 feet Rishabdev Bhagwan at [[Mangi Tungi]]]]
The sex ratio is 894 per 1,000 males for Nashik city. Child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1,000 boys. In Nashik, 11.42% of the population is under 6 years of age.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html|title=Nashik City Population Census 2011 – Maharashtra|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703090619/http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html|archive-date=3 July 2015}}</ref> In census year 2001 the Nashik Urban Agglomeration had a population of {{formatnum:1152326}}. Thus it was the fourth largest urban area of [[Maharashtra]] State after [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]] and [[Nagpur]].
The projected population of Nashik urban agglomeration (which includes abutting urban areas like Deolali) as on 11 November 2012 is {{formatnum:1562769}}.<ref name="citypopulation. de">{{cite web |author=Thomas Brinkhoff |url=http://www.citypopulation.de/world/Agglomerations.html |title=The Principal Agglomerations of the World&nbsp;– Population Statistics & Maps |publisher=Citypopulation.de |date=23 January 2010 |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100704112702/http://www.citypopulation.de/world/Agglomerations.html |archive-date=4 July 2010 |url-status=live  }}</ref>
 
== Governance and politics ==
{{See also|Nashik division|Nashik district}}
 
=== Civic administration ===
Nashik city is governed by the [[Nashik Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashikcorporation.in/|title=Nashik Municipal Corporation :: Nashik Municipal Corporation|website=nashikcorporation.in|access-date=21 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190113015429/http://nashikcorporation.in/|archive-date=13 January 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Nashik is the district headquarters of the Nashik District, {{cvt|185|km}} away from Mumbai. The city has developed on both banks of the Godavari, which divides the city into almost equal halves.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nashik Municipal Corporation :: General Body|url=http://nashikcorporation.in/public/article/index/id/39|access-date=8 October 2020|website=nashikcorporation.in|archive-date=12 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201012005530/http://nashikcorporation.in/public/article/index/id/39}}</ref>


In February 2016, The [[Statue of Ahimsa]], a 108&nbsp;ft idol of first Jain [[tirthankara]] [[Rishabhanatha|Rishabhdev]] carved in monolithic stone was consecrated at [[Mangi Tungi]]. It is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest [[Jain]] idol in the world.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Guinness-Book-to-certify-Mangi-Tungi-idol/articleshow/51275366.cms|title=Guinness Book to certify Mangi Tungi idol|work=The Times of India|access-date=17 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207235500/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Guinness-Book-to-certify-Mangi-Tungi-idol/articleshow/51275366.cms|archive-date=7 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
The Municipal Commissioner of Nashik is Ramesh Pawar.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lewis |first1=Clara |title=Maharashtra: BMC official Ramesh Pawar deputed as Nashik Municipal Commissioner |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/maharashtra-bmc-official-ramesh-pawar-deputed-as-nashik-municipal-commissioner/articleshow/90379773.cms |access-date=22 April 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=22 March 2022}}</ref>


[[File:Trimbak Mandir.jpg|left|thumb|Trimbakeshwar Temple near Nashik (source of the Godavari River)]]
The ward committee consists of councillors representing the electoral wards within the territorial area of the ward committee.<ref name="nashikcorporation.in">{{cite web|title=Nashik Municipal Corporation :: Ward Committee |url=https://nashikcorporation.in/article/index/id/60|access-date=9 October 2020|website=nashikcorporation.in|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011070605if_/https://nashikcorporation.in/article/index/id/60}}</ref> There are six ward committees namely Nashik (E), Nashik (W), Nashik Road, Panchavati, CIDCO and Satpur.<ref name="nashikcorporation.in"/> The main function of the committees is to approve the cost of works for the wards, incorporate the expenses in the budget etc.
=== Trirashmi Caves ===
[[File:036 Cave 10, Front (33928302236).jpg|left|thumb|350px|Cave No.10 "[[Nahapana]] Vihara" at [[Pandavleni Caves]], (circa 120 CE).]]
The [[Nasik Caves|Trirashmi (Pandavleni) Caves]], or Nashik Caves, are a group of 24 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 2nd century CE,<ref name="mourya">Empires: Perspectives from Archaeology and History by Susan E. mouurya [https://books.google.com/books?id=MBuPx1rdGYIC&pg=PA168 p.168]</ref> representing the [[Hinayana]] [[Buddhist]] caves.


== Dams ==
=== Civic services ===
* [[Gangapur Dam]] is on the river Godavari near Gangawadi village and it is earthen dam, Nashik.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/irrigation.htm|title=Official WebSite of Nashik District|access-date=27 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810122732/http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/irrigation.htm|archive-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) is planning to start major civic projects in 2020. Projects like the creation of more smart roads, setting up of 800 CCTVs, installation of LED streetlights, Goda beautification project, construction of two major water treatment projects (WTPs), upgradation of STPs, making smart parking operational, etc. would be given priority by the municipal corporation.<ref>{{cite web|last=www.ETGovernment.com|title=Maharashtra: Major civic projects of Nashik Municipal Corporation to get boost in 2020 - ET Government|url=https://government.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/smart-infra/maharashtra-major-civic-projects-of-nashik-municipal-corporation-to-get-boost-in-2020/73025022|access-date=9 October 2020|website=ETGovernment.com|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Chankapur dam]] which is on the [[Girna river]] is one of the big dams built by the British in the 19th century. It is 3&nbsp;km from the village [[Abhona]] in [[Kalwan]] tehsil and 60&nbsp;km from Nashik.
* [[Kashypi Dam]] is on the Kashypi river near Rajapur, Nashik.
* [[Girna Dam]] is an earthfill type of dam on river Girna near Nandgaon, Nashik District.
* [[Darna Dam]] is a gravity dam on Darna river near Igatpuri, Nashik district.


=== Kumbh Mela ===
==== Solid waste management ====
{{Main|Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha}}
In the Nashik Municipal Corporation area about 225 MT of solid waste is generated per day. Unlike other Indian cities, this garbage is collected by vehicles titled 'Ghantagadi' (meaning the vehicle with a bell): a system which has resulted in smaller versions of the ghantagadi ply in the congested old city areas. A plant has been set by the Nashik Municipal Corporation near Pandav Leni ([[Pandavleni Caves]]) to process the garbage and convert into compost.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nashikcorporation.com/html/aboutus/nmc_cdp/Chapter8.pdf |title=Concept Paper on Preparation of City Development Plan For Three Cities of Jharkhand Under Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Missi |access-date=16 July 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090304050821/http://www.nashikcorporation.com/html/aboutus/nmc_cdp/Chapter8.pdf |archive-date=4 March 2009 }}</ref>


The [[Kumbh Mela]] is celebrated every six years at [[Haridwar]] and [[Allahabad]] and Maha Kumbh takes place every twelve years at four places in [[Allahabad]], Haridwar, [[Ujjain]], and Nashik. According to the [[Puranas]], it is believed that Kumbh derives its name from an immortal pot of nectar, which the devatas (Gods) and demons fought over. The four places where the nectar fell are at the banks of river [[Godavari]] in Nashik, river Kshipra in Ujjain, river Ganges in Haridwar and at [[Triveni Sangam]] of Ganga, Yamuna and invisible [[Saraswati River]] in Allahabad.<ref name=Kumbh>{{cite web |url=http://www.kumbhamela.net/origin-of-kumbha-mela.html |title=History of Kumbh Mela – Origin of Kumbh Mela |publisher=Kumbhamela.net |access-date=2 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918193908/https://www.kumbhamela.net/origin-of-kumbha-mela.html |archive-date=18 September 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/kumbh.htm |title=Official WebSite of Nashik District |publisher=Nashik.nic.in |access-date=2 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406005718/http://www.nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/kumbh.htm |archive-date=6 April 2015 }}</ref>
==== Digital services ====
The NMC provides an online website for various civic services like birth certificate registration, medical services, taxes, development services, etc.<ref>{{cite web |title=Civic Services Nashik Municipal Corporation |url=https://civicservices.nmc.gov.in/services |website=civicservices.nmc.gov.in |access-date=9 October 2020}}</ref>


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
=== Agriculture ===
=== Agriculture ===
[[Image:Grape vineyards Viticulture Farming Sula winery Nasik Maharashtra India.jpg|thumb|right|A grape vineyard in Nashik.]]
[[Image:Grape vineyards Viticulture Farming Sula winery Nasik Maharashtra India.jpg|thumb|right|A grape vineyard in Nashik.]]
In early 1925, the table grape revolution was started in Ojhar, a small town near Nashik, by Raosaheb Jairam Krishna Gaikwad. Today, table grapes are exported to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.<ref>{{cite news |last=Pawar |first=Tushar |date=16 May 2012|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-16/nashik/31725908_1_containers-tonnes-grape-export |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130624215657/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-16/nashik/31725908_1_containers-tonnes-grape-export |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 June 2013 |title=India's grape export up by nearly 60% this year |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 September 2013}}</ref>
[[File:The Tasting Cellar.jpg|thumb|Tasting cellar at [[Sula Vineyards]]]]
In early 1925, the table grape revolution was started in Ojhar, a small town near Nashik, by Raosaheb Jairam Krishna Gaikwad. Today, table grapes are exported to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.<ref>{{cite news |last=Pawar |first=Tushar |date=16 May 2012|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-16/nashik/31725908_1_containers-tonnes-grape-export |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130624215657/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-16/nashik/31725908_1_containers-tonnes-grape-export |archive-date=24 June 2013 |title=India's grape export up by nearly 60% this year |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 September 2013}}</ref>


The average Kharip crop area is 663,200 hectares while the average Rabbi crop area is 136,500 hectares. The sown area is 658,763 hectares (99%) and the forest land is 340,000 hectares (21.75%). The uncultivable area is 23,000 hectares (1.48%).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/agriculture.htm |title=Official Website of Nashik District |publisher=Nashik.nic.in |date=31 October 2012 |access-date=2 July 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701125832/http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/agriculture.htm |archive-date=1 July 2015 }}</ref>
The total cultivable area in Nashik district is 864,000 hectares, of which the average Kharip crop area is 663,200 hectares, while the average Rabbi crop area is 136,500 hectares. The sown area is 658,763 hectares (99%) and the forest land is 340,000 hectares (21.75%). The uncultivable area is 23,000 hectares (1.48%).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/agriculture.htm |title=Official Website of Nashik District |publisher=Nashik.nic.in |date=31 October 2012 |access-date=2 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160505181155/https://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/agriculture.htm |archive-date=5 May 2015 }}</ref>


== Industry ==
=== Industry ===
[[File:SU-30_MKI_Lajes.JPG|thumb|left|[[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]] is manufactured at [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] plant in Nashik]]
The [[Igatpuri]]-Nashik-[[Sinnar]] investment region is an important node in the US$90&nbsp;billion [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor launched in Maharashtra|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/archive/delhi-mumbai-industrial-corridor-launched-in-maharashtra/1230819/|access-date=13 January 2018|agency=Financial Express|date=4 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021338/http://www.financialexpress.com/archive/delhi-mumbai-industrial-corridor-launched-in-maharashtra/1230819/|archive-date=14 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Khapre|first1=Shubhangi|title=Magnetic Maharashtra: Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor to be showcased|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/magnetic-maharashtra-delhi-mumbai-industrial-corridor-to-be-showcased-5058042/|access-date=19 May 2018|agency=Indian Express|date=10 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519121542/http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/magnetic-maharashtra-delhi-mumbai-industrial-corridor-to-be-showcased-5058042/|archive-date=19 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
The [[Igatpuri]]-Nashik-[[Sinnar]] investment region is an important node in the US$90&nbsp;billion [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor launched in Maharashtra|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/archive/delhi-mumbai-industrial-corridor-launched-in-maharashtra/1230819/|access-date=13 January 2018|agency=Financial Express|date=4 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180114021338/http://www.financialexpress.com/archive/delhi-mumbai-industrial-corridor-launched-in-maharashtra/1230819/|archive-date=14 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Khapre|first1=Shubhangi|title=Magnetic Maharashtra: Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor to be showcased|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/magnetic-maharashtra-delhi-mumbai-industrial-corridor-to-be-showcased-5058042/|access-date=19 May 2018|agency=Indian Express|date=10 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519121542/http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/magnetic-maharashtra-delhi-mumbai-industrial-corridor-to-be-showcased-5058042/|archive-date=19 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>


Nashik is a defense and aerospace manufacturing hub with [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] aircraft manufacturing plant located at [[Ozar, Nashik District|Ozar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hal-india.com/aircraftdivisionnasik.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323073214/http://hal-india.com/aircraftdivisionnasik.asp|url-status=dead|title=Welcome to HAL&nbsp;– Aircraft Division|archive-date=23 March 2013}}</ref> The Currency Note Press<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=92109 |title=Currency Note Press, Nashik has Highest Ever Monthly Production of 451.5 Million Pieces (MPCS) of Banknotes during January, 2013 |date=8 February 2013 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]], Government of India |access-date=21 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015107/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=92109 |archive-date=7 February 2019 |url-status=live  }}</ref> and [[India Security Press]] are on Nashik Road, where Indian currency and government stamp papers are printed respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cnpnashik.spmcil.com/SPMCIL/Interface/Home.aspx |title=CNPN Home |publisher=Cnpnashik.spmcil.com |date=21 October 2010 |access-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627223555/http://cnpnashik.spmcil.com/spmcil/Interface/Home.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Nashik is a defense and aerospace manufacturing hub with [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] aircraft manufacturing plant located at [[Ozar, Nashik District|Ozar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hal-india.com/aircraftdivisionnasik.asp|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130323073214/http://hal-india.com/aircraftdivisionnasik.asp|title=Welcome to HAL&nbsp;– Aircraft Division|archive-date=23 March 2013}}</ref> The Currency Note Press<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=92109 |title=Currency Note Press, Nashik has Highest Ever Monthly Production of 451.5 Million Pieces (MPCS) of Banknotes during January, 2013 |date=8 February 2013 |publisher=[[Press Information Bureau]], Government of India |access-date=21 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015107/http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=92109 |archive-date=7 February 2019 |url-status=live  }}</ref> and [[India Security Press]] are on Nashik Road, where Indian currency and government stamp papers are printed respectively.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cnpnashik.spmcil.com/SPMCIL/Interface/Home.aspx |title=CNPN Home |publisher=Cnpnashik.spmcil.com |date=21 October 2010 |access-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627223555/http://cnpnashik.spmcil.com/spmcil/Interface/Home.aspx |archive-date=27 June 2013 }}</ref>
[[File:SU-30_MKI_Lajes.JPG|thumb|[[Sukhoi Su-30MKI]] is manufactured at [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] plant in Nashik]]


Existing industrial areas in [[Nashik district]] are Satpur, Ambad, [[Sinnar]], [[Igatpuri]], [[Dindori, Maharashtra|Dindori]] and [[Vinchur]]. The proposed additional areas are [[Sinnar]], [[Malegaon]] and Rajur Bahula.<ref>{{cite web|title=MSME Nashik report|url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/Nashik%20Profile.pdf|website=dcmsme.gov.in|access-date=8 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809191616/http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/Nashik%20Profile.pdf|archive-date=9 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
Existing industrial areas in [[Nashik district]] are Satpur, Ambad, [[Sinnar]], [[Igatpuri]], [[Dindori, Maharashtra|Dindori]] and [[Vinchur]]. The proposed additional areas are [[Sinnar]], [[Malegaon]] and Rajur Bahula.<ref>{{cite web|title=MSME Nashik report|url=http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/Nashik%20Profile.pdf|website=dcmsme.gov.in|access-date=8 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809191616/http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/Nashik%20Profile.pdf|archive-date=9 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
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Apart from manufacturing, Nashik is an emerging investment destination for [[Information Technology]] companies. [[Tata Consultancy Services]] has invested in Nashik under the government of India BPO promotion scheme (IBPS). Also [[WNS Global Services|WNS]], [[Accenture]], [[Tata Consultancy Services|TCS]]<ref>{{cite news|title=India BPO promotion scheme|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/tata-consultancy-services-sets-up-business-process-service-centre-in-patna-117051100644_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard India|access-date=9 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809132329/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/tata-consultancy-services-sets-up-business-process-service-centre-in-patna-117051100644_1.html|archive-date=9 August 2017|url-status=live|date=11 May 2017|last1=Market|first1=Capital}}</ref> has set up Digital Impact Square, or DISQ, which is a social innovation center.<ref>{{cite news|title=After Pune, Nashik is emerging as latest hub for tech startups in India|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/after-pune-nashik-is-emerging-as-latest-hub-for-tech-startups-in-india/articleshow/53578201.cms|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=9 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811205935/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/after-pune-nashik-is-emerging-as-latest-hub-for-tech-startups-in-india/articleshow/53578201.cms|archive-date=11 August 2017|url-status=live|date=7 August 2016|last1=Layak|first1=Suman}}</ref>
Apart from manufacturing, Nashik is an emerging investment destination for [[Information Technology]] companies. [[Tata Consultancy Services]] has invested in Nashik under the government of India BPO promotion scheme (IBPS). Also [[WNS Global Services|WNS]], [[Accenture]], [[Tata Consultancy Services|TCS]]<ref>{{cite news|title=India BPO promotion scheme|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/tata-consultancy-services-sets-up-business-process-service-centre-in-patna-117051100644_1.html|newspaper=Business Standard India|access-date=9 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809132329/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/tata-consultancy-services-sets-up-business-process-service-centre-in-patna-117051100644_1.html|archive-date=9 August 2017|url-status=live|date=11 May 2017|last1=Market|first1=Capital}}</ref> has set up Digital Impact Square, or DISQ, which is a social innovation center.<ref>{{cite news|title=After Pune, Nashik is emerging as latest hub for tech startups in India|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/after-pune-nashik-is-emerging-as-latest-hub-for-tech-startups-in-india/articleshow/53578201.cms|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=9 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811205935/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/after-pune-nashik-is-emerging-as-latest-hub-for-tech-startups-in-india/articleshow/53578201.cms|archive-date=11 August 2017|url-status=live|date=7 August 2016|last1=Layak|first1=Suman}}</ref>


Nashik has a textile industry.<ref name="nashik.nic.in" /> [[National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development]] has selected Yeola Block for development of [[Paithani]] Cluster.<ref name="nashik.nic.in" /> To facilitate exports, a container freight station was started at MIDC Ambad by the Central Government.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/industry.htm|title=Industry|website=Official Website of Nashik District|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406030911/http://www.nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/industry.htm|archive-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
Nashik has a textile industry.<ref name="nashik.nic.in" /> [[National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development]] has selected Yeola Block for development of [[Paithani]] Cluster.<ref name="nashik.nic.in" /> To facilitate exports, a container freight station was started at MIDC Ambad by the Central Government.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/industry.htm|title=Industry|website=Official Website of Nashik District|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406030911/http://www.nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/industry.htm|archive-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>


=== Wine industry ===
==== Wine industry ====
{{Main|Nashik grape|Nashik valley wine}}
{{Main|Nashik grape|Nashik valley wine}}
[[File:The Tasting Cellar.jpg|thumb|Tasting cellar at [[Sula Vineyards]].]]
Nashik has been described as "The Wine Capital of India". The Nashik region reportedly produced 10,000 tonnes of grapes per year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/nashik-to-host-first-grape-harvest-fest-692988|title=Nashik Harvest|publisher=Food NDTV|access-date=27 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208062354/http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/nashik-to-host-first-grape-harvest-fest-692988|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
Nashik has been described as "The Wine Capital of India" the Nashik region reportedly produced 10,000 tonnes of grapes per year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/nashik-to-host-first-grape-harvest-fest-692988|title=Nashik Harvest|publisher=Food NDTV|access-date=27 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208062354/http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/nashik-to-host-first-grape-harvest-fest-692988|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2013, there were 22 wineries in Nashik, out of 46 wineries throughout India.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/-maharashtra-s-grape-wine-industry-has-bright-future-ahead-106121301085_1.html |title=Business Standard |publisher=Business Standard |access-date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208050415/http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/-maharashtra-s-grape-wine-industry-has-bright-future-ahead-106121301085_1.html |archive-date=8 December 2015 |url-status=live  |newspaper=Business Standard India |date=13 December 2006 |last1=Pawar |first1=Tushar }}</ref> The largest vineyard in Nashik is the [[Sula Vineyards]].<ref name=wine/>
In 2013, there were 22 wineries in Nashik, out of 46 wineries throughout India.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/-maharashtra-s-grape-wine-industry-has-bright-future-ahead-106121301085_1.html |title=Business Standard |publisher=Business Standard |access-date=27 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208050415/http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/-maharashtra-s-grape-wine-industry-has-bright-future-ahead-106121301085_1.html |archive-date=8 December 2015 |url-status=live  |newspaper=Business Standard India |date=13 December 2006 |last1=Pawar |first1=Tushar }}</ref> The largest vineyard in Nashik is the [[Sula Vineyards]].<ref name=wine/>


In the harvest season, Nashik is home to several wine festivals, such as the India Grape Harvest and SulaFest.<ref>http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Wines-from-Nashik---the-wine-capital-of-India_19223423.html {{dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-now/corporate/leaders-of-tomorrow-nashik-the-wine-capital-of-india/videoshow/9609493.cms |title=Leaders of Tomorrow: Nashik- The wine capital of India &#124; The Economic Times Video &#124; ET Now |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |access-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150803213739/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-now/corporate/leaders-of-tomorrow-nashik-the-wine-capital-of-india/videoshow/9609493.cms |archive-date=3 August 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the harvest season, Nashik is home to several wine festivals, such as the India Grape Harvest and SulaFest.<ref>https://www.visavetravel.in/2023/02/Nashik-Maharashtra.html {{dead link|date=February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-now/corporate/leaders-of-tomorrow-nashik-the-wine-capital-of-india/videoshow/9609493.cms |title=Leaders of Tomorrow: Nashik- The wine capital of India &#124; The Economic Times Video &#124; ET Now |date=15 August 2011 |publisher=Economictimes.indiatimes.com |access-date=28 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150803213739/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-now/corporate/leaders-of-tomorrow-nashik-the-wine-capital-of-india/videoshow/9609493.cms |archive-date=3 August 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
== Culture and cityscape ==
{{Main|Culture of Nashik}}
[[File:Shri 1008 Rishabdev Bhagwan 108 idol at Mangi Tungi.jpg|left|thumb|108 feet Rishabdev Bhagwan at [[Mangi Tungi]]]]
[[File:Trimbak Mandir.jpg|thumb|Trimbakeshwar Temple near Nashik]]
In February 2016, The [[Statue of Ahimsa]], a 108&nbsp;ft idol of first Jain [[tirthankara]] [[Rishabhanatha|Rishabhdev]] carved in monolithic stone was consecrated at [[Mangi Tungi]]. It is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest [[Jain]] idol in the world.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Guinness-Book-to-certify-Mangi-Tungi-idol/articleshow/51275366.cms|title=Guinness Book to certify Mangi Tungi idol|work=The Times of India|access-date=17 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180207235500/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Guinness-Book-to-certify-Mangi-Tungi-idol/articleshow/51275366.cms|archive-date=7 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
=== Trirashmi Caves ===
[[File:036 Cave 10, Front (33928302236).jpg|thumb|Cave No.10 "[[Nahapana]] Vihara" at [[Pandavleni Caves]], (circa 120 CE).]]
The [[Nasik Caves|Trirashmi (Pandavleni) Caves]], or Nashik Caves, are a group of 24 caves carved between the 1st century BCE and the 2nd century CE,<ref name="mourya">Empires: Perspectives from Archaeology and History by Susan E. mouurya [https://books.google.com/books?id=MBuPx1rdGYIC&pg=PA168 p.168]</ref> representing the [[Hinayana]] [[Buddhist]] caves.
 
=== Dams ===
* [[Gangapur Dam]] is on the river Godavari near Gangawadi village and is an earthen dam, Nashik.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/irrigation.htm|title=Official WebSite of Nashik District|access-date=27 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130810122732/http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/irrigation.htm|archive-date=10 August 2013}}</ref>
* [[Chankapur dam]] on the [[Girna river]] is one of the big dams built by the British in the 19th century. It is 3&nbsp;km from the village [[Abhona]] in [[Kalwan]] tehsil and 60&nbsp;km from Nashik.
* [[Kashypi Dam]] is on the Kashypi river near Rajapur, Nashik.
* [[Girna Dam]] is an earthfill dam on river Girna near Nandgaon, Nashik District.
* [[Darna Dam]] is a gravity dam on Darna river near Igatpuri, Nashik district.
 
=== Kumbh Mela ===
{{Main|Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha}}
 
The [[Kumbh Mela]] is celebrated every six years at [[Haridwar]] and [[Allahabad]] and Maha Kumbh takes place every twelve years at four places: [[Allahabad]], Haridwar, [[Ujjain]], and Nashik. According to the [[Puranas]], it is believed that Kumbh derives its name from an immortal pot of nectar, which the devatas (Gods) and rakshasas (Demons) fought over. The four places where the nectar fell are at the banks of river [[Godavari]] in Nashik, river Kshipra in Ujjain, river Ganges in Haridwar and at [[Triveni Sangam]] of Ganga, Yamuna and invisible [[Saraswati River]] in Allahabad.<ref name=Kumbh>{{cite web |url=http://www.kumbhamela.net/origin-of-kumbha-mela.html |title=History of Kumbh Mela – Origin of Kumbh Mela |publisher=Kumbhamela.net |access-date=2 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918193908/https://www.kumbhamela.net/origin-of-kumbha-mela.html |archive-date=18 September 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/kumbh.htm |title=Official WebSite of Nashik District |publisher=Nashik.nic.in |access-date=2 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406005718/http://www.nashik.nic.in/htmldocs/kumbh.htm |archive-date=6 April 2015 }}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
#[[Roadways]] – Nashik is connected to others cities in India by road.
===By Air===
#[[Railways]] -- [[Nasik Road railway station]] is city railway station along with [[Deolali]] which lies within the city boundary.                   
[[File:Ozar airport,nashik.JPG|thumb|Nashik airport]]
#'''Airways'''[[File:Ozar airport,nashik.JPG|thumb|Nashik airport]][[Airway (aviation)|Airway]]s – Nashik has its airport located at [[Ozar, Nashik District|Ozar]] and an old airport at Gandhinagar which connected Nashik to Mumbai. The Gandhinagar Airport is now reserved for the military. [[Nashik Airport]] is domestic airport and it is connected to [[Ahmedabad]], [[Pune]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Bangalore]], [[Belgaum]] and [[Delhi]] under the UDAN scheme. [[SpiceJet]], Trujet, [[Star Air (India)|Star Air]] and AirIndia provide services from Nashik Airport.
Nashik has its airport located at [[Ozar, Nashik District|Ozar]] and an old airport at Gandhinagar which connected Nashik to Mumbai. The Gandhinagar Airport is now reserved for the military. [[Nashik Airport]] is a domestic airport and is connected to [[Ahmedabad]], [[Mumbai]], [[Pune]], [[Nagpur]], [[Hyderabad]], [[Bangalore]], [[Belgaum]] and [[Delhi]] under the UDAN scheme.
#Public Transport – In city people often mostly prefer auto rickshaw to travel. [[Citilinc-Nashik City Bus Service]] is operated by Nashik Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited(NMPML).
#Metro – [[Greater Nashik Metro]] is proposed by [[Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited]]. It will be operational in 2024.


=== Public transport ===
===By Rail===
The [[Nashik Municipal Corporation]] (NMC) has rolled out its city bus service [[Citilinc-Nashik City Bus Service|Citilinc]] on 8 July 2021.The previous state government had given its nod to the NMC to take over the city bus service from the ailing Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).<ref>{{Cite news|date= 27 September 2020|first=Tushar|last=Pawar|title=NMC to gift its city bus service to citizens on Diwali |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/nmc-to-gift-its-city-bus-service-to-citizens-on-diwali/articleshow/78338950.cms|access-date=9 October 2020|work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
[[Nasik Road railway station]] is city railway station along with [[Deolali]] which lies within the city boundary.
 
===By Road===
Nashik is served by [[National Highway 60 (India)|National Highway 60]].<ref>https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/Details-of-National-Highways-as-on-31.03_1.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=August 2022}}</ref> [[Mumbai–Nashik Expressway|Mumbai-Nashik Expressway]] connects Nashik to Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://peakinfra.com/assetz/mnel/ |title=Mumbai Nashik Expressway Private Ltd (MNEL) &#124; Peak Infrastructure |publisher=Peakinfra.com |date= |access-date=5 August 2022}}</ref>
India's first 10 lane expressway is going to built between Nashik & [[Pune]].[[Surat]]-Nashik-[[Chennai]] expressway goes through Nashik city. The Samruddhi Highway also goes 15 kms from Nashik city.
 
===Public transport===
*[[Nashik Municipal Corporation]] (NMC) has rolled out its city bus service [[Citilinc-Nashik City Bus Service|Citilinc]] on 8 July 2021.The previous state government had given its nod to the NMC to take over the city bus service from the ailing Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC).<ref>{{Cite news|date= 27 September 2020|first=Tushar|last=Pawar|title=NMC to gift its city bus service to citizens on Diwali |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/nmc-to-gift-its-city-bus-service-to-citizens-on-diwali/articleshow/78338950.cms|access-date=9 October 2020|work=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
*Metro – [[Greater Nashik Metro]] is proposed by [[Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited]]. It will be operational in 2024.
*Trams [1889-1933] - Nashik was the third city in India after [[Kolkata]] and [[Mumbai]] to get trams. Trams started operation in 1889.It originated from the Old Municipal Corporation building located on Main Road, and terminated at the [[Nasik Road railway station|Nashik Road railway station]] (8–10&nbsp;km). It is passed through areas of Ganjamal (the now defunct bus stop was earlier a tram stop) and behind the Fame Multiplex. Brady's; a private company funded the project and later introduced India's first petrol engine driven tram under the aegis of Nasik Tramway Co. The tramway closed down in around 1933 owing to the successive years of famine and plague, it had run into heavy losses.<ref>{{cite web |title=Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 8, page 332 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library |url=http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V08_338.gif |access-date=22 April 2022 |website=dsal.uchicago.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Pardeshi |first=Nikhil |date=5 February 2021 |title=1889-1933: Remembering the good old tram of Nashik |url=https://www.deshdoot.com/deshdoot-times/1889-1933-remembering-the-good-old-tram-of-nashik |access-date=22 April 2022 |work=Deshdoot}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==
{{Main|Education in Nashik}}
{{Main|Education in Nashik}}
The city has two state-run universities: the [[Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University]] and the [[Maharashtra University of Health Sciences]].


The city has two state-run universities: the [[Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University]] and the [[Maharashtra University of Health Sciences]].
==Sports==
Since June 2023, Nashik based cricket franchise 'Egales Nashik Titans' participate in [[Maharashtra Premier League]], [[Rahul Tripathi]] is leading it in the [[2023 Maharashtra Premier League|ongoing season]].<ref>'[[DD Sports]] Live' broadcast dated - 17, 18, 19 June 2023. [[Fancode|Fancode's]] YouTube channel.</ref>


==International relations==
==International relations==
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;Twin towns and sister cities
* {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Budapest]], [[Hungary]] (2018)<ref>{{cite web|title=Maharashtra Tourism|url=https://twitter.com/mtdc_official/status/997125758450520065|access-date=17 May 2018|quote=Budapest and Nashik to be sister cities as collaboration between Hungary and Maharashtra to have a roadmap ahead for mutual synergies!Shri Jaykumar Rawal, Hon Minister Tourism, Shri Vijay Gautam IAS PS, Shri Aashutosh Rathod JtMD, interacting with the Hungary delegation at Sahyadri|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729194320/https://twitter.com/mtdc_official/status/997125758450520065|archive-date=29 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|Hungary}} [[Budapest]], [[Hungary]] (2018)<ref>{{cite web|title=Maharashtra Tourism|url=https://twitter.com/mtdc_official/status/997125758450520065|access-date=17 May 2018|quote=Budapest and Nashik to be sister cities as collaboration between Hungary and Maharashtra to have a roadmap ahead for mutual synergies!Shri Jaykumar Rawal, Hon Minister Tourism, Shri Vijay Gautam IAS PS, Shri Aashutosh Rathod JtMD, interacting with the Hungary delegation at Sahyadri|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729194320/https://twitter.com/mtdc_official/status/997125758450520065|archive-date=29 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
Tehsils of Nashik:
* [[Malegaon]]
* [[Dindori, Maharashtra|Dindori]]
* [[Nandgaon, Maharashtra|Nandgaon]]
* [[Igatpuri]]
* [[Kalwan]]


== Notable people ==
== Notable people ==
* [[Madhav Mantri]], international cricketer {{Efn|Madhav Mantri played for [[India national cricket team|team India]], [[Maharashtra cricket team]] and [[Mumbai cricket team]].}}
* [[Abhishek Raut]], cricketer
* [[Abhishek Raut]], cricketer
* [[Anant Laxman Kanhere]], Indian independence fighter
* [[Anant Laxman Kanhere]], Indian independence fighter
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* [[D. V. Paluskar|Pandit Dattatreya Vishnu Paluskar]], Hindustani classical vocalist
* [[D. V. Paluskar|Pandit Dattatreya Vishnu Paluskar]], Hindustani classical vocalist
* [[Dadasaheb Gaikwad]] (Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad), politician, social worker
* [[Dadasaheb Gaikwad]] (Bhaurao Krishnaji Gaikwad), politician, social worker
* [[Vinayak Damodar Savarkar]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/veer-savarkar.html|title=Veer Savarkar Biography - Vir Savarkar Indian Freedom Fighter - Vinayak Damodar Savarkar History|website=www.iloveindia.com|access-date=11 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827034859/http://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/veer-savarkar.html|archive-date=27 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Indian freedom fighter]], [[Revolutionary movement for Indian independence|revolutionary]], ideologue, pro-independence activism, politician, poet, writer and playwright
* [[Vaman Kardak|Vamandada Kardak]], Activist of Marathi Shahir, Poet and Ambedkar movement
* [[Kusumagraj]] (Vishnu Vāman Shirwādkar), [[Marathi literature|Marathi]] poet, playwright, and novelist
* [[Baburao Bagul]], Marathi author
* [[Vinayak Damodar Savarkar]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/veer-savarkar.html|title=Veer Savarkar Biography - Vir Savarkar Indian Freedom Fighter - Vinayak Damodar Savarkar History|website=www.iloveindia.com|access-date=11 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827034859/http://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/veer-savarkar.html|archive-date=27 August 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Indian freedom fighter]], [[Revolutionary movement for Indian independence|revolutionary]], right-wing ideologist, politician, poet, writer and playwright
* [[Kusumagraj]], [[Marathi literature|Marathi]] poet, playwright, and novelist
* [[Shivaji Tupe]], painter
* [[Shivaji Tupe]], painter
* [[Krishnaji Gopal Karve]], Indian freedom fighter, revolutionary
* [[Krishnaji Gopal Karve]], Indian freedom fighter, revolutionary
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* [[Sunil Khandbahale]], innovator, entrepreneur, language enthusiast<ref>{{cite news|title=Young Achievers|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Young-achievers/2013/11/11/article1879868.ece|access-date=5 January 2015|agency=Indian Express|date=11 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110001843/http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Young-achievers/2013/11/11/article1879868.ece|archive-date=10 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=youthicon>{{cite news|title=Youth Icon|url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/rssarticleshow/msid-19026839,prtpage-1.cms|access-date=5 August 2013|newspaper=Maharashtra Times|date=16 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117103326/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/rssarticleshow/msid-19026839,prtpage-1.cms|archive-date=17 November 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Sunil Khandbahale]], innovator, entrepreneur, language enthusiast<ref>{{cite news|title=Young Achievers|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Young-achievers/2013/11/11/article1879868.ece|access-date=5 January 2015|agency=Indian Express|date=11 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110001843/http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Young-achievers/2013/11/11/article1879868.ece|archive-date=10 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=youthicon>{{cite news|title=Youth Icon|url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/rssarticleshow/msid-19026839,prtpage-1.cms|access-date=5 August 2013|newspaper=Maharashtra Times|date=16 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117103326/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/rssarticleshow/msid-19026839,prtpage-1.cms|archive-date=17 November 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[D. R. Kaprekar|Dattaraya Ramchandra Kaprekar]], recreational mathematician
* [[D. R. Kaprekar|Dattaraya Ramchandra Kaprekar]], recreational mathematician
* [[Nazima]], actress
* [[Aishwarya Narkar]], actress in Marathi films, serials and plays, Hindi serials, commercials
* [[Anita Date-Kelkar]], actress, known for Radhika in [[Mazhya Navryachi Bayko]]
* [[Mrunal Thakur]], model and actress
* [[Sayali Bhagat]], model/actress, Femina Miss India world 2004  
* [[Sayali Bhagat]], model/actress, Femina Miss India world 2004  
* [[Mahadev Govind Ranade]], Indian scholar, social reformer and author
* [[Mahadev Govind Ranade]], Indian scholar, social reformer and author
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* [[Dattu Baban Bhokanal]], rower
* [[Dattu Baban Bhokanal]], rower
* [[Chinmay Udgirkar]], actor
* [[Chinmay Udgirkar]], actor
* [[Vidit Santosh Gujrathi]], Indian chess player
* [[Vidit Gujrathi]], Indian chess player
* [[Uttara Mhatre Kher]], former Miss India
* [[Saiyami Kher]], actress
* [[Saiyami Kher]], actress
* [[Anjali Patil]], actress
* [[Anjali Patil]], actress
* [[Shashank Khaitan]], director
* [[Shashank Khaitan]], film writer, director, actor and producer
* [[Mrunal Dusanis]], actress
* [[Mrunal Dusanis]], actress
*[[Lalita Pawar]], actress
* [[Lalita Pawar]], actress
*[[Chhagan Bhujbal]], Politician
* [[Chhagan Bhujbal]], politician
* [[Uttamrao Dhikale]], politician
* [[Pradnya Gadre]], badminton player
{{See also|Category: People from Nashik|label 1=People from Nashik}}
 
==Notes==
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== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
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{{Wikivoyage}}
* [http://www.unravelnashik.com Unravel Nashik, The City of Abundance]
* [http://www.unravelnashik.com Unravel Nashik, The City of Abundance]
*{{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Nasik|volume=19|pages=247-248|short=x}}
*{{Cite EB1911|wstitle=Nasik|volume=19|pages=247-248|short=x}}
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[[Category:Locations in Hindu mythology]]
[[Category:Places in Hindu worship]]
[[Category:Places in Hindu worship]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Nashik district]]
[[Category:Cities in Maharashtra]]
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