Nashik district

Nashik district is an administrative unit in Maharashtra state, spreading across the Western mountain ranges and the Deccan plateau. The landscape shifts between forested slopes, river valleys, and cultivated plains watered by several tributaries of the Godavari.

The administrative unit arose from the former Bombay Presidency, established during British colonial rule. After India gained independence in 1947, the structure was reorganized and the district took its present form within Maharashtra state.

The region takes its name from the city of Nashik, known in Sanskrit as Nasik and rooted in ancient religious texts. Visitors today notice the many temples lining the Godavari River, where pilgrims perform ritual baths and offer prayers.

The district divides into fifteen administrative blocks, each maintaining its own local offices and service centers. Travelers find police stations in both urban and rural areas, distributed throughout the region.

The region serves as a major center for wine production in India, with numerous estates using the local climate and soil. Visitors can walk through vineyards and watch grape harvest work during the cooler months between January and March.

Location: Nashik division

Capital city: Nashik

Shares border with: Navsari district, Ahilyanagar district

Website: http://nashik.gov.in

GPS coordinates: 19.99417,73.79722

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:55