About Nasik in , Nasik

Nashik is an ancient city in the northwest region of Maharashtra at India.GeographyNashik lies in the northern part of Maharashtra state at 700m from the mean sea level. The river Godavari originates from the Brahmagiri Mountain, Trimbakeshwar about 24km from Nashik and flows through the old residential settlement, now in the central part of the city. Due to high pollution created by factories in proximity of the city the river was dying at an alarming rate. It has since been successfully cleaned. Other than Godavari, important rivers like Vaitarana, Bhima, Girana, Kashyapi and Darana flow across Nashik.Nashik lies on the western edge of the Deccan Plateau which is a volcanic formation.Trimbakeshwar is about 30km from the city, it is where from river Godavari originates. The land area of the city is about 259.13km2.ClimateThe city's tropical location and high altitude combine to give it a relatively mild version of a tropical wet and dry climate.Temperatures rise slightly in October, but this is followed by the cool season from November to February. The cool season sees warm temperatures of around 28 °C during the day, but cool nights, with lows averaging 10 °C, and extremely dry air.Civic administrationNashik city is governed by the Nashik Municipal Corporation.CourtThe Nashik Court Building is built in black stone in British Regime and the new building was inaugurated on 18 September 2005. There are 73 courts including taluka court.Solid waste managementIn the Nashik Municipal Corporation area about 225 MT of solid waste is generated per day. Unlike other Indian cities, this garbage is collected by vehicles titled 'Ghantagadi' (meaning the vehicle with a bell): a system which has resulted in a Smaller versions of the ghantagadi ply in the congested old city areas. A plant has been set by the Nashik Municipal Corporation near Pandav Leni (Pandavleni Caves) to process the garbage and convert into compost.