Nagpur Pincodes

Nagpur, the third-largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune, is acclaimed as the “Orange City.” With a population ranking 13th in India, Nagpur is projected by Oxford Economics as the world’s fifth fastest-growing city (2019-2035) at 8.41% average growth. A proposed Smart City, it excels in execution and hosts the Maharashtra state assembly’s annual winter session. As a commercial and political hub in Vidarbha, it holds significance for the Dalit Buddhist movement and serves as the RSS headquarters. Noteworthy for Deekshabhoomi, an A-class pilgrimage site housing the world’s largest hollow stupa, Nagpur also accommodates the regional branch of Bombay High Court.

History

Nagpur, rooted in history, derives its name from the river Nag flowing through its core. The ancient ‘Mahal,’ situated on the river’s north banks, signifies Nagpur’s historical origins. The term “pur,” signifying “city” in several Indian languages, enriches its nomenclature. Initially known as “Fanindrapura,” its etymology ties to the Marathi word “fana,” depicting a cobra’s hood. The city’s inaugural newspaper, Fanindramani, symbolized a jewel illuminating darkness over a cobra’s hood. B. R. Ambedkar connected Nagpur’s name to the ‘Nags,’ adversaries of the Indo-Aryans. Under British rule, the city was referred to as “Nagpore,” reflecting the linguistic evolution during that era.

Demography

As of the 2011 census, Nagpur municipality boasts a populace of 2,405,665, comprising 1,225,405 males and 1,180,270 females. Among them, 247,078 are children (ages 0–6), with 128,290 boys and 118,788 girls, forming 10.27% of Nagpur’s total. The city accommodates 179,952 slums, housing 859,487 individuals, accounting for around 35.73% of the population. Nagpur exhibits a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males, with a child sex ratio of 926 girls per 1,000 boys. Impressively, 1,984,123 people are literate, showcasing an average literacy rate of 91.92% in the city, with men at 94.44% and women at 89.31%.

Geography

Nagpur, strategically situated at India’s geographical heart, marks the convergence point of Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Kolkata. The city proudly hosts the Zero Mile Stone, once used by the British as the epicenter for measuring distances across India. Nestled on the Deccan plateau, its average elevation reaches 310.5 meters above sea level. The terrain features alluvial deposits from the Kanhan River’s floodplain, offering granular sandy soil and, in poorly drained locales, alluvial clay. Varied landscapes adorn the city, from crystalline rocks in the east to sandstones in the north. Natural lakes like Ambazari, Gorewada, and Telankhedi, along with artificial reservoirs, grace Nagpur’s verdant landscape, fostering its reputation as a lush, eco-friendly city.

Administration

For a century, Nagpur held the capital status of Central Provinces and Berar until Maharashtra’s State Reorganisation in 1956, relocating Nagpur to the newly formed state. Consequently, the Nagpur Pact was forged, designating legislative sessions in Vidhan Bhavan, Nagpur, as a compromise. Typically hosting the winter legislature, exceptions occurred in 1966, 1971, and 2018 when the monsoon session convened in the city. Housing a district court and a Bombay High Court bench since January 9, 1936, Nagpur comprises six Vidhan Sabha constituencies—Nagpur West, South, South West, East, North, and Central—integral to the Nagpur Lok Sabha constituency. This history-laden city continues its role in Maharashtra’s legislative fabric.