Nashik facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nashik
नाशिक
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        Clockwise from top left: Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Anjaneri waterfall, Pandavleni Caves, Kalaram Temple, Nashik city skyline, Nashik grapes, Sula Vineyards, Godavari Ghat
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| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Nashik |
| Area | |
| • Metropolis | 360 km2 (140 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Metropolis | 2,152,769 |
| • Metro | 3,186,973 |
| Demonym(s) | Nashikkar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN |
422 0xx
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| Telephone code | 91(253) |
| Vehicle registration | MH 15 (Nashik), MH 41 (Malegaon), MH 51 (Nashik Rurual) |
Nashik, also spelled as Nasik is a city in the northwest of Maharashtra State, India. It has 1,620,000 people. Nashik is about 180 kilometres (110 mi) from Mumbai.
Nashik is a district on Maharashtra State. Nashik has 15 Talukas. Following are talukas of nashik.
- Nashik
- Igatpuri
- Sinner
- Deola
- Chandwad
- Malegaon
- Kalwan
- Baglan
- Trimbkeshwar
- Dindori
- Niphad
- Peth
- Surgana
- Yeola
- Nandgaon
Following are important cities in Nashik District
- Lasalgaon
- Deolali Camp
- Saptashrugi Gad
- Manmad
Nashik was previously just a holy place but now it has turned into industrial,educational centre.
Due its close location to Mumbai it is developing fast.
Images for kids
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Nashik has lush mountainous terrain
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108 feet Rishabdev Bhagwan at Mangi Tungi
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Trimbakeshwar Temple near Nashik (source of the Godavari River)
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Cave No.10 "Nahapana Vihara" at Pandavleni Caves, (circa 120 CE).
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A grape vineyard in Nashik.
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Sukhoi Su-30MKI is manufactured at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited plant in Nashik
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Tasting cellar at Sula Vineyards.
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Nashik airport
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See also
In Spanish: Nashik para niños
