Welcome to the Tourism Section
[ GEMS OF NAGPUR | TOURISM PANORAMA | HOLIDAY RESORTS ]
This includes the detailed information of various ancient, historical, as well as beautiful places and spots that are greatly enjoyed by the tourists in Nagpur District..
Nagpur popularly known, as Orange capital of India is also the second capital of Maharashtra. The Gond King of Deogad, “Bakht Buland Shah” laid the city’s foundation in the year 1703. This city derived its name from the river Nag that flows through it. Nagpur was the capital of Madhya Bharat state (C.P. and Berar) after Indian independence and in 1960, the Marathi majority Vidarbha region was merged with the new state of Maharashtra.
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About Nagpur |
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Nagpur city's Foundation was laid by The Gond King of Deogad, "Bakht Buland Shah" in the year 1703 |
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Nagpur is well known for its oranges. It is also called as the "Orange City" |
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The Nagpur District's Area is 9890 Sq. km. |
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According to the 2001 census, the population of this region is 34,36,765 |
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Nagpur District Consists of 13 Tahsil places and 1969 small villages |
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Nagpur was the capital of Central Provinces and Berar State till 1960 |
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On 1st May 1960, it became the Second Capital of Maharashtra State |
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Nagpur has completed 300 years of establishment in the year 2002. A big celebration is organised to mark this event. |
