Nāgpur (Marathi: नागपुर) The largest city in central India (2001 Census), and the second capital of the state of Maharashtra [2], Nagpur is the commercial & political hub of the state's eastern Vidarbha region. Every year, it hosts the "Winter Session" of the Maharashtra Legislature.
With a population of 2.1 million , Nagpur was the 13th largest urban conglomeration in India in 2001 (2001 Census) [3]. On a global scale, Nagpur is estimated to be the 114th largest city [1] and the 143rd largest urban area in the world in 2006 in terms of population.[4] Nagpur is also important geographically as it lies practically at the centre of India with the country's geographical centre (Zero Mile) being situated here.[5] Moreover, Nagpur is well-known throughout India as a trade centre for high-quality oranges grown in the surrounding region and hence the city is also known as Santra Nagari (Marathi for 'Orange City').[6] Recently, the city celebrated 300 years of its establishment. [7]. The city headquarters the respective administrations of Nagpur District and Nagpur Division.
