About Nagpur City - Located in Maharashtra state of India Nagpur is the largest city in central India and the third largest city in the western state of Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune. With a population of 2.1 million (2001 Census),

Nagpur was the nation's 13th largest urban conglomeration in 2001 and the foremost city in Maharashtra's eastern Vidarbha region, in addition to being the state's Winter Capital and the headquarters of Nagpur District and Nagpur Division administrations.

On a global scale, Nagpur is estimated to be the 114th largest city and 143rd largest urban area in the world in 2006 in terms of population.

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.

Nagpur is also famous throughout India as a trade centre for high-quality oranges grown in the region and hence the city is also known as Santra Nagari (Hindi and Marathi for 'Orange City'). Recently, the city celebrated 300 years of its establishment.