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Also known as Nasik

Nashik, formerly Nasik, is a city in the northern region of the Indian state of Maharashtra situated on the banks of the river Godavari, about northeast of the state capital Mumbai. The city lies in the Nashik Metropolitan Region. It is the administrative headquarters of Nashik district. Nashik is the 4th largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, and the largest city in Northern Maharashtra.

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Nashik is a major city in the northern part of Maharashtra state in India, located on the Godavari River and serving as the administrative center for Nashik district. It is the fourth-largest city in Maharashtra and the largest city in the state's northern region.

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Nashik
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iso 15919
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Nasik
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Metropolis
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Clockwise from top: Nashik City skyline, Nashik City at Night, Godavari Ghat, Pandavleni Caves, Kalaram Temple, and View of Nashik mountains
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Settlement.nickname
Wine Capital of India
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Location of Nashik in Maharashtra
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Country
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State
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District
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Division
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Maharashtra
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Nashik
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Nashik
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Taluka, Tehsil
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Municipal Corporation
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Nashik Municipal Corporation

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Wikidata facts

Population
1486053
Area
300
Elevation
660
Official website
www.nashik.nic.in
Image
Gandhi Talav Godavari Nashik Maharashtra (cropped).jpg
Dialing code
253
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Commons category
Nashik
postal code
422001
native label
नाशिक
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35 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Mythology
  • Nashik Tram
  • Revolutionary activities
  • Geography
  • Climate
  • Demographics
  • Governance and politics
  • Civic administration
  • Municipal finance
  • Civic services
  • Solid waste management
  • Digital services
  • Economy
  • Agriculture
  • Industry
  • Wine industry
  • Culture and cityscape
  • Trirashmi Caves
  • Dams
  • Kumbh Mela
  • Gardens
  • Library
  • Theatres
  • Transport
  • By Air
  • By Rail
  • By Road
  • Public transport
  • Attractions
  • Education
  • International relations
  • Notable people
  • Notes
  • References

Nashik, formerly Nasik, is a city in the northern region of the Indian state of Maharashtra situated on the banks of the river Godavari, about northeast of the state capital Mumbai. The city lies in the Nashik Metropolitan Region. It is the administrative headquarters of Nashik district. Nashik is the 4th largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur, and the largest city in Northern Maharashtra.

Nashik is one of the Hindu pilgrimage sites of the Kumbh Mela, which is held every 12 years.

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