Nagpur Belongs To Which State In India?

After Mumbai and Pune, Nagpur is the third-largest city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Nagpur, also referred to as the "Orange City," is the thirteenth most populous city in India. With an average growth rate of 8.41%, Nagpur is predicted by Oxford Economics to expand at the fifth-fastest rate in the world between 2019 and 2035. It is among the top ten cities in India for the execution of smart city projects and has been suggested as one of Maharashtra's smart cities.

The Maharashtra state assembly's yearly winter session is held at Nagpur. It serves as the political and economic hub of Maharashtra's Vidarbha district. Furthermore, the city's significance stems from its pivotal role in the Dalit Buddhist movement and its status as the headquarters of right-wing Hindu organizations and public services group RSS. One of Nagpur's most well-known attractions is the Deekshabhoomi, the world's largest hollow stupa and an A-class tourist and pilgrimage site. Within the city is also the Bombay High Court's regional branch.

In 2013, ABP News-Ipsos conducted a study and found that Nagpur was the finest city in India based on livability, greenery, public transport, and health care indicators. According to Swachh Sarvekshan 2016, the city was ranked as the top mover in the western zone and the 20th cleanest city in India. In Swachh Sarvekshan 2018, it received the prize for being the best city for innovation and best practices. In January 2018, it was also deemed free of open defecation as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission. It's also among the safest Indian cities for women. In the 2020 Ease of Living Index, out of 111 Indian cities, the city came in at number 25. This city was placed eighth nationally in terms of competitiveness by the Institute for Competitiveness in 2017.

Due to its prominence as a significant hub for the commerce of oranges grown throughout a sizable portion of the region, it is sometimes referred to as the Orange City. Nagpur oranges are its specialty. Because of the several tiger reserves that surround the city and the fact that the National Tiger Conservation Authority's regional office is located there, it is also known as the Tiger Capital of India or the Tiger Gateway of India. The Gond King Bakht Buland Shah of Deogarh established the city in 1702, and the Bhonsale dynasty eventually led it to become a part of the Maratha Empire. In the 19th century, the British East India Company annexed Nagpur and turned it as the capital of the Central Provinces, along with Berar. The city lost its position as the capital following the initial state reorganization. It was designated as Maharashtra's second capital when the leaders of the major parties made the informal Nagpur Pact.