List of localities in Nagpur
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Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...

 is the largest city in central India (2001 Census) and second capital of the state of Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...

. It has a population of 4.6 million
Million
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 and it is the 13th largest urban conglomeration in India in 2001 (2001 Census).

Below is the list of localities in Nagpur.

North Nagpur

  • Police Line Colony (Taakli) is one of the largest sub-urban localities. It adjoins the Police Line apartments behind the Police HQ.
  • Teka Naka-Kamptee Road is one of the biggest transport zone in central area. there are many transporters, commercial vehicle owners reside in this area. Major residents of this area are Punjabis, Muslims etc.
  • Mecosabagh is located near Kamptee Highway. It is home to the Christian population of Nagpur. It is famous for its Football and Cricket clubs.
  • Indora is consist of 60% buddhist population and there is subarea called Jaripatka which consists of 40% Sindhi population

East Nagpur

  • Kalamna is one of the largest wholesale markets for oranges and grains in Asia.
  • Mominpura
    Mominpura, Nagpur
    Mominpura is a locality in city of Nagpur in Maharashtra, India. Mominpura popularly known as the Chandni Chowk of Nagpur. Small restaurants and hotels are open over night. Famous biryani delicacies can be enjoyed here. Jama Masjid is the biggest Mosque in Mominpura...

    popularly known as the Chandni Chowk of Nagpur. Small restaurants and hotels are open over night. Famous biryani delicacies can be enjoyed here at ML Canteen,Babbu, Bartania and many more eating joints. Hajj House is likely to be constructed here. Mayo hospital and Jama Masjid are part of Mominpura.
  • Itwari
    Itwari
    Itwari is a railway station, junction & terminus about 5 km from Nagpur Railway Station in Maharashtra state of India.A few trains also terminate at this station. It is also a narrow gauge line railway junction. The station code is ITR and is managed by South East Central Railway...

    is the wholesale business center of Nagpur. Hardware, cloth, household, wedding saree market of central India. There is huge concentration of Muslim-Bohra community in this area, with their business, residence and religious places.

Central Nagpur

  • Mahal is the oldest part of Nagpur, and is noted for its relatively narrow streets and crowded residential quarters. Famous Bhonsale palace, residence of Bhonsale kings, is situated in Mahal. There are many historic temples in Mahal area such as Kalyaneshwar Mandir, Pataleshwar Mandir and Aychit Mandir. Mahal is also known for cloth market and old book market situated on Kelibagh road.
  • Sitabuldi (commonly referred to as 'buldi', pronounced 'burdi') is the main commercial part of the city. It contains numerous shops of all sizes and the largest wholesale vegetable market in Nagpur. Sitabuldi Main Road is one of the main shopping streets in the area. Also located in Sitabuldi is the Sitabuldi Fort. It is situated on an elevated area. Being under the control of the Indian Army
    Indian Army
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    , the fort is only open to the public on two occasions every year -- August 15 (Independence Day
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    ) and January 26 (Republic Day
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    ). The longest flyover
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     in Nagpur has its origin near Sitabuldi Fort and terminates at Rahate Colony Square, approximately 1.8 kilometers away.
  • Dhantoli is the best residential area in Nagpur.Locality is home to several business tycoons, corporate high rollers, professionals and artists .Example : Vikram Pandit
    Vikram Pandit
    Vikram S. Pandit is an Indian-born American business executive. He is the current CEO of Citigroup.-Early life:Vikram Pandit was born in Nagpur, India to an affluent Marathi family . His father, S B Pandit was an executive director at Sarabhai Chemicals in Baroda. He completed his schooling at the...

     of Citigroup, V.R.Manohar (Hotshot lawyer & former Advocate General of Maharashtra) and Shashank Manohar
    Shashank Manohar
    Shashank Vyankatesh Manohar is a prominent Indian lawyer and past President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. During his presidency India became the No 1 Test side & won the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in the final....

     (Former BCCI
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    president)

West Nagpur

  • Dharampeth, Gokulpeth, Gandhi Nagar, Ambazari Layout, Shankar Nagar, Bajaj Nagar, Abhyankar Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, Pratap Nagar, Khamla, Vivekanand Nagar, Somalwada, Ramdaspeth are residential areas in this region.
  • The Civil Lines contains most of the government offices and residences in Nagpur including the Bombay High Court bench and the Vidhan Bhavan. The area is noted for its greenery, roads and cleanliness.
  • Seminary Hills is home to educational institutes like SFS College, LAD, Nagpur veterinary college, Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, KV, Center Point school and offices like Air Force, CGO Complex, TV Tower. For entertainment there is Joggers Park, Deer Park, Toy Train, swimming pools etc.
  • Sadar is a famous shopping place, close to Railway Station. Famous locations in Sadar include NIT Building, Karachiwala Mall, Kasturchand Park, SFS school, SFS Cathedral, All Saints Cathedral,IT Park, Anjuman Engineering College complex, Govt Polytechnic, Governor's House and Mangalwari Bazar and Mangalwari Complex - the hub of major coaching classes in Nagpur. Dinshaws, Tuli Hotel and many restaurants are here.

South Nagpur

  • Medical Square is a place near Government Medical College and Hospital which is a Govt. managed body concerning public health care.
  • Tajabad famous for the shrine of Tajuddin Baba. Muslims, Hindus and people from all walks of life show their respect to this Sufi saint.
  • Manewada, Besa, Narendra Nagar and Satyam City are suburbs with many new residential projects.
  • Rameshwari It is consist of many dalit wards like Vishwakarma Nagar, Chandramani Nagar,Kunjilal Peth, Nalanda Nagar' Bhagwan Nagar, Trisharan Chowk, Kanshi Nagar, Shatabdi Chowk, Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar, Jogi Nagar, Bhim Nagar, Babulkheda, Kukde Layout, Kaushalya Nagar etc.
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