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{{About|The Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra, India|its namesake district|Dhule district}}
{{About|the Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra, India|its namesake district|Dhule district}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2013}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
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| name = Dhule
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| leader_name1 = Dr. Namdev Kondiba Bhosle
| leader_title2 = Mayor
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| leader_name2 = Shri
| leader_title3 = [[Municipal Commissioner (India)|Municipal Commissioner]]
| leader_name3 = Shri
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| population = 855,603
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'''Dhule''' is one of the largest cities in Maharashtra, and central region of India. The city located in the Dhule District in the northwestern part of Maharashtra state, India known as West Khandesh. Situated on the banks of Panzara River, Dhule is the regional headquarters of MIDC, Forest, Taapi River Fedreshan, RTO, and MTDC.


The city is mainly known for the Hindu temple of Adishakti Ekvira and [[Swaminarayan Temple]]. Dhule is also one of the important place for Jain Religion for number of Jain Temples and Dharamshala are in the city.{{Citation needed|date=November 2023|reason=Swaminarayan have huge temples around the world. What is special about this one?}}
'''Dhule''' is a city and a [[municipal corporation]] in [[Dhule District]] in the northwestern part of [[Maharashtra]] state, [[India]]. It is one of the very few well-planned cities in India. Dhule is widely known across the country for its architecture and urban design. The town planning of this city was done by [[Visvesvaraya|Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya]].


Dhule is largely emerging as one of the biggest upcoming hubs of Textile, Edible oil, and Power-loom across the state and has gained a strategic advantage for being on the junction of three National Highways viz. [[National Highway 3 (India)(old numbering)|NH-3]], [[National Highway 6 (India)(old numbering)|NH-6]], and [[National Highway 211 (India)(old numbering)|NH-211]] and on most anticipated Manmad - Indore Rail Project.
The city, with industrial areas, schools, hospitals, and residential areas, has communications and transport infrastructures. Dhule is largely emerging as one of the upcoming hubs of textile, edible oil, Information Technology, and power-loom across the state and has gained a strategic advantage for being on the junction of three National Highways viz. [[National Highway 3 (India, old numbering)|NH-3]], [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]], and [[National Highway 211 (India)(old numbering)|NH-211]] and on most anticipated Manmad – Indore Rail Project. Recently [[Ministry of Surface Transport]] has granted conversion of surrounding 4 state highways to National Highway, after which Dhule would be the one amongst very few cities in India being located on convergence of 7 National Highways. Conversion of [[National Highway 3 (India, old numbering)|NH-3]] from four lanes to six lanes between Dhule and [[Nashik]] with modern facilities is under process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.loksatta.com/nashik-news/permission-for-dhule-nashik-highway-1268697/|title=धुळे-नाशिक महामार्गाच्या सहापदरीकरणास मान्यता|date=17 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/nashik-north-maharashtra-news/nashik/nashik-dhule-six-way-highway-project/articleshow/53243338.cms|title='नाशिक-धुळे' सहापदरी -Maharashtra Times|date=17 July 2016}}</ref>


Dhule is also a part of [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project]], India's most ambitious infrastructure program, aiming to develop new industrial cities as 'Smart Cities' and converging next generation technologies across infrastructure sectors.<ref>[http://www.dmicdc.com/ DMICDC]. DMICDC. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/ ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>
Dhule city is also a part of [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project]], as Node – 17, India's most ambitious infrastructure program, aiming to develop new industrial cities and converging next generation technologies across infrastructure sectors.<ref>[http://www.dmicdc.com/ DMICDC]. DMICDC. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/ ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319191356/http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/ |date=19 March 2016 }}. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.tourismguideindia.com/dhule.htm Tourism in Dhule, Best Places in Dhule]. TourismGuideIndia.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


As a part of creating employment across smaller cities, [[Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology|Ministry of Electronics and IT]] has also given in-principle approval for setting [[Business process outsourcing|BPO]] at Dhule.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/it-minister-approves-9000-seats-for-call-centres-in-small-towns/articleshow/54659119.cms|title=IT Minister approves 9,000 seats for call centres in small towns|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-approves-about-9-020-seats-under-bpo-promotion-scheme-116100400219_1.html|title=Govt approves about 9,020 seats under BPO promotion scheme|author=BS Reporter |date=4 October 2016|work=Business Standard}}</ref>
Dhule city is well known across the state for its quality education institutes.<ref>[http://www.tourismguideindia.com/dhule(dhulia).htm Tourism in Dhule(Dhulia), Best Places in Dhule(Dhulia)]. TourismGuideIndia.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref> Dhule is also famous for the production of pure milk. Milk cattle used to be fed with cotton pend (cattle feed made by using cotton extract), which would produce rich quality milk. Customers in Delhi once upon a time used to wait for the delivery of milk from [[Dhule district|Dhule District]].


==History==
[[Dondaicha-Warwade|Dondaicha]] in this district is the only town in the State to produce glucose, sugar, and other products from maize. [[Dhule district|Dhule District]] is also famous for production and market of chilies.<ref>[[Dondaicha-Warwade]]</ref>


Until the beginning of the 19th century, Dhule was an insignificant village, subordinate to Laling, the capital of the Laling or Fatehabad Subdivision. Under the rule of the Nizam, Laling was incorporated with the District of Daulatabad. The town passed successively through the hands of the Arab kings, the Mughals, and the Nizam, and into the power of the Peshwas about 1795. In 1803, it was completely deserted by its
==Geography==
inhabitants on account of the ravages of Holkar and the terrible famine of that year. In the following year, Balaji Balwant, a dependant of the Vinchurkar, to whom the ''parganas'' of Laling and Songir had been granted by the Peshwa, repeopled the town and received from the Vinchurkar, in return for his services, a grant of ''inam'' land and other privileges. He was subsequently entrusted with the entire management of the territory of Songir and Laling, and fixed his headquarters at Dhule, where he continued to exercise authority till the occupation of the country by the British in 1818. Dhule was immediately chosen as the headquarters of the newly formed District of Khandesh by Captain John Briggs. In [[British Raj]] Britishers call it Dhulia.In January 1819, he obtained sanction for building public offices for the transaction of revenue and judicial business. Artificers were brought from distant places, and the buildings were erected at a total cost of £2700. Every encouragement was offered to traders and others to settle in the new town. Building sites were granted rent-free in perpetuity, and advances were made both to the old inhabitants and strangers to enable them to erect substantial houses. At this time, Captain Briggs described Dhule as a small town, surrounded by garden cultivation, and shut in between an irrigation channel and the river. The town was located on the southern bank of the [[Panzara River]] with an area of about one square mile. In 1819, the population numbered only 2509 persons, living in 401 houses. In 1863, there were 10,000 inhabitants; while by 1872 the number had further increased to 12,489, with 2620 houses. From the date of its occupation by the British, the progress of Dhule had been steady. Towards the end of the 19th century the town had already become a significant trading center due to the trade in cotton and linseed. Coarse cotton, woolen cloths and turbans were manufactured for local use around this time. In 1872, Dhule was visited by a severe flood, which did much damage to houses and property.<ref name="Hunter 1881 580">{{cite book |last=Hunter |first=William Wilson |url=https://archive.org/stream/imperialgazette02unkngoog#page/n5/mode/2up |title=The imperial gazetteer of India |publisher=Trubner and Company |year=1881 |location=London |page=580}}</ref><ref name="Trubner and Company">{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/imperialgazette02unkngoog |title=The imperial gazetteer of India [by] W.W. Hunter |work=W.W. Hunter |publisher=Trubner and Company |year=1881 |quote=Dhulia. |access-date=10 January 2012}}</ref>
Dhule is located at {{Coord|20.9|N|74.78|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Dhule.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dhule]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref> It has an average elevation of 250 metres (787&nbsp;feet). Dhule lies in the [[Khandesh]] region, which forms the northwest corner of the [[Deccan Plateau]].


The Dhulia aka Dhule civil hospital was established in 1825 by the British government.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Campbell |first=James M. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rbUBAAAAYAAJ |title=Gazetteer of Bombay presidency : Khandesh |publisher=British Government of India |year=1880 |location=[[Bombay presidency]], India |pages=1}}</ref>
The Dhule district is bordered in the west by the [[Gujarat State]] and in the north by [[Madhya Pradesh]] along with Nandurbar, and in the east and south by [[Jalgaon]] and Nasik respectively. It is situated in a valley of the [[Tapti River|Tapi River]] along the banks of the [[Panzara River]]. <!--thi sentence doesn't make any sense - please re-write: Dhule the central part of the old part of the city and is very the same old religious building in the historic royal nominees and the Jama Masjid mosque built in 1630 by the ruled Mughal [[Shah Jahan]].--> The Devi Ekveera (Goddess Ekveera) temple is a well known temple, situated on the banks of the Panzara river.


Dhule was a cantonment town, and in year 1881 had two hospitals, telegraph and post offices. In 1873–74 there were four Government schools, with 551 pupils. Historically, the town has been divided into New and [[June Dhule|Old Dhule]]. In the latter, the houses were irregularly built, the majority being of a very humble description.<ref name="Hunter 1881 580" /><ref name="Trubner and Company" />
Throughout the district the neem trees have been planted as avenue trees on roadsides. Less common is the tamarind and other trees are seldom to be found.


==Climate==
== Geography ==
Dhule is located at {{Coord|20.9|N|74.78|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Dhule.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Dhule]. Fallingrain.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> It has an average elevation of 250 metres (787&nbsp;feet). Dhule lies in the [[Khandesh]] region, which forms the northwest corner of the [[Deccan Plateau]]. Dhule City is a part of khandesh region.


The Dhule district is bordered in the west by the [[Gujarat State]] and in the north by [[Madhya Pradesh]] along with [[Nandurbar district]], and in the south and east by [[Nashik district]] and [[Jalgaon District]] respectively. It is situated in a valley of the [[Tapti River|Tapi River]] along the banks of the [[Panzara River]].
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'''Subdivisions in Dhule city'''
|Jan high C = 35
|Feb high C = 32
|Mar high C = 36
|Apr high C = 38
|May high C = 39
|Jun high C = 34
|Jul high C = 30
|Aug high C = 29
|Sep high C = 30
|Oct high C = 32
|Nov high C = 30
|Dec high C = 28


# Devpur
|Jan low C = 12
# Mahindale
|Feb low C = 14
# Nakane Upnagar
|Mar low C = 19
# Walwadi Upnagar
|Apr low C = 22
# Mohadi Upnagar
|May low C = 25
# Nagavbari
|Jun low C = 24
# Nagaon
|Jul low C = 22
# Old Dhule
|Aug low C = 21
# Chittod
|Sep low C = 21
# Morane
|Oct low C = 19
# Anandkhede
|Nov low C = 15
# Varkhede
|Dec low C = 12
# Awadhan
# Raver
# Nyahlod
# Balapur-Fagne Upnagar
# Wadibhokar


=== Climate ===
|Jan precipitation mm = 2.8
{{Weather box Dhule}}
|Feb precipitation mm = 2.1
|Mar precipitation mm = 3.3
|Apr precipitation mm = 3.5
|May precipitation mm = 4.4
|Jun precipitation mm = 114.2
|Jul precipitation mm = 115.6
|Aug precipitation mm = 119.6
|Sep precipitation mm = 121.6
|Oct precipitation mm = 60.8
|Nov precipitation mm = 10.7
|Dec precipitation mm = 6.5


The climate of the district is on the whole dry except during the south-west monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The cold season from December to February is followed by the hot season from March to May. The south-west monsoon season which follows thereafter, lasts till September. October and November constitute the post-monsoon season.
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|date = May 2012
The average annual rainfall in the district is 674.0&nbsp;mm. The rainfall is heavier in the hilly regions of the Western Ghats mountain range and the Satpura ranges. From about the latter half of February, temperatures increase steadily till May which is the hottest part of the year with the mean daily maximum temperature at 40.7 degrees Celsius.
}}

From November, both day and night temperatures drop rapidly till January which is the coldest month with the mean daily minimum at 16.2-degree Celsius. Except during the south-west monsoon season when the humidity is above 70 per cent, the air is rather dry over the district during the rest of the year.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref name="GR|India"/> Dhule had a population of 376,093. At the 2001 census, males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhule has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 69%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.


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==History==
|title=Religions in Dhule city (2011)<ref name="Religion">{{cite web |title=C-16 Population By Religion – Maharashtra|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-01/DDW27C-01%20MDDS.XLS |website=census.gov.in}}</ref>
Until the beginning of the 19th century, Dhule was an insignificant village, subordinate to Laling, the capital of the Laling or Fatehabad
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Subdivision. Under the rule of the Nizam, Laling was incorporated with the District of Daulatabad. The town passed successively through the hands of the Arab kings, the Mughals, and the Nizam, and into the power of the Peshwas about 1795. In 1803, it was completely deserted by its
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inhabitants on account of the ravages of Holkar and the terrible famine of that year. In the following year, Balaji Balwant, a dependant of the Vinchurkar, to whom the ''parganas'' of Laling and Songir had been granted by the Peshwa, repeopled the town, and received from the Vinchurkar, in return for his services, a grant of ''inam'' land and other privileges. He was subsequently entrusted with the entire management of the territory of Songir and Laling, and fixed his headquarters at Dhule, where he continued to exercise authority till the occupation of the country by the British in 1818. Dhule was immediately chosen as the headquarters of the newly formed District of Khandesh by Captain John Briggs. In January 1819, he obtained sanction for building public offices for the transaction of revenue and judicial business. Artificers were brought from distant places, and the buildings were erected at a total cost of £2700. Every encouragement was offered to traders and others to settle in the new town. Building sites were granted rent free in perpetuity, and advances were made both to the old inhabitants and strangers to enable them to erect substantial houses. At this time, Captain Briggs described Dhule as a small town, surrounded by garden cultivation, and shut in between an irrigation channel and the river. The town was located on the southern bank of the [[Panzara River]] with an area of about one square mile. In 1819, the population numbered only 2509 persons, living in 401 houses. In 1863, there were 10,000 inhabitants; while by 1872 the number had further increased to 12,489, with 2620 houses. From the date of its occupation by the British, the progress of Dhule had been steady. Towards the end of the 19th century the town had already become significant trading centre due to the trade in cotton and linseed. Coarse cotton, woolen cloths and turbans were manufactured for local use around this time. In 1872, Dhule was visited by a severe flood, which did much damage to houses and property.<ref name="Hunter 1881 580">{{cite book|last=Hunter|first=William Wilson|title=The imperial gazetteer of India|year=1881|publisher=Trubner and Company|location=London|page=580|url=http://www.archive.org/stream/imperialgazette02unkngoog#page/n5/mode/2up}}</ref><ref name="Trubner and Company">{{cite web|title=The imperial gazetteer of India [by] W.W. Hunter|url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=Q4kIAAAAQAAJ&q=Dhulia&dq=Dhulia&hl=en&sa=X&ei=fMMLT7CzOonwrQfYnqSNBA&ved=0CFkQ6AEwBzgK|work=W.W. Hunter|publisher=Trubner and Company|accessdate=10 January 2012}}</ref>
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{{bar percent|[[Marathi Muslims|Islam]]|green|31.58}}
{{bar percent|[[Jainism in Maharashtra|Jainism]]|brown|1.60}}
{{bar percent|[[Marathi Buddhists|Buddhism]]|mediumblue|1.31}}
{{bar percent|Other or not stated|black|0.99}}
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{{As of|2011}} India [[census]],<ref name="GR|India">{{cite web |url= http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999 |archive-date= 16 June 2004|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional) |access-date= 1 November 2008 |publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Dhule had a population of 375,603. At the 2011 census, males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhule has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 69%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Dhule was a cantonment town, and in year 1881 had two hospitals, telegraph and post offices. In 1873-74 there were four Government schools, with 551 pupils. Historically, the town has been divided into New and [[June Dhule|Old Dhule]]. In the latter, the houses were irregularly built, the majority being of a very humble description.<ref name="Hunter 1881 580"/><ref name="Trubner and Company"/>


{{Pie chart
==Education==
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Dhule city is renowned for its educational heritage. Dhule hosts a big number of educational institutes. Following table names a few of them:
|caption = Languages in Dhule city (2011)<ref name="language">[http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16.html 2011 Census of India, Population By Mother Tongue]</ref>
|label1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] |value1 = 54.04 |color1 = red
|label2 = [[Urdu]] |value2 = 28.32 |color2 = green
|label3 = [[Hindi]] |value3 = 6.01 |color3 = orange
|label4 = [[Khandeshi language|Khandeshi]] |value4 = 4.07 |color4 = coral
|label5 = [[Marwari language|Marwari]] |value5 = 2.07 |color5 = pink
|label6 = [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]] |value6 = 1.56 |color6 = limegreen
|label7 = [[Bhili language|Bhili]] |value7 = 1.01 |color7 = indianred
|label8 = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] |value8 = 0.98 |color8 = skyblue
|label9 = Others |value9 = 1.94 |color9 = grey
}}


At the time of the 2011 census, 54.04% of the population spoke [[Marathi language|Marathi]], 28.32% [[Urdu]], 6.01% [[Hindi]], 4.07% [[Khandeshi language|Khandeshi]], 2.07% [[Marwari language|Marwari]], 1.56% [[Sindhi language|Sindhi]], 1.01% [[Bhili language|Bhili]] and 0.98% [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] as their first language.<ref name="language"/>
{|class="wikitable"
|-
! Type
! Names
|-
| Schools
|Chavara Vidyaniketan, Chavara English Medium School and Chavara High School ( SSC + CBSE )
Holy Child English School <br />Garud High School <br />Podar International School <br />Swami Teunram High School <br />Sadhvi Preeti Sudhaji Model School <br />NSB Day School


==Education==
J.R. City High School<br />Maharana Pratap High School<br />K. S. K. New City High School<br />Shree Ekvira Devi Madyamic High School<br />R. K. Chitale Madhyamik Vidhyalay<br />Unnati Madhyamik Vidhyalay<br />Jai Hind High School<br />Rajeev Gandhi Madhyamik Vidyalay<br />Kamalabai Shankarlal Kanya Shala<br />Jijamata Kanya High School<br />L.M. Sardar Urdu High School & Jr. College<br />Haji Badlu Sardar High School<br />St. Xavier's Canossa Convent School<br />[http://www.canossadhule.in/ Canossa Convent High School]<br />New City High School<br />S.T.T.K Mahajan High School<br />R.R. Padvi Nutan High School & Jr. College<br />North Point High School<br />Swami Teuram High School<br />Agrasen Maharaj High School<br />Navjeewan English Medium School<br />Sindhuratna Sanstha's English School<br />Little Angels Nursery<br />Sant Shri Asharamji Gurukul />st.anns<br />WKDSPM's Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar High School <br /> Nanasaheb Z.B. Patil High School, Deopur Dhule.
===Colleges===
|-
* [[S.S.V.P.S's Bapusaheb Shivajirao Deore College of Engineering]]
| Colleges
| Jai Hind Junior College of Arts, Commerce and Science
* [[SES College of Engineering]]
* [[NMIMS Global University]]
[http://www.jaihindcollege.ac.in Z.B. Patil College, Dhule] (Formerly, Jai Hind College Of Arts, Science & Commerce)<br />SSVPS's College


===Medical colleges===
NIT ( Nikam Institute Of Technology )<br />L.M. Sardar Urdu Jr. College<br /> Vidya Vardhini College<br /> Palesha College of Commerce<br /> Institute of Management Education (Palesha Campus)<br /> Sanmati Educational Trust's Institute of Information Technology, Deopur, Dhule <br />[http://www.dbamcoldhule.com WKDSPM's Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial College of Law, Dhule] <br />
* [[Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule]]
|-
| Engineering Colleges
| [http://www.ssvps.com/ SSVPS College of Engineering and Polytechnic]<br />[[SES College of Engineering]]<br />Gangamai College of Engineering<br />Government Polytechnic<br /> Industrial Training of institute <br />[http://www.nmims.edu Mukesh Patel Technology Park - Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (Shirpur Campus)] <br />Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering<br /> School of Pharmacy & Technology Management<br />
|-
| Medical Colleges
| [[Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule]]<br />JMF's [[ACPM Medical College]]<br />JMF's ACPM Dental College<br />
|-
| Others
| College of Agriculture, Dhule<br />SSVPS's Lalit Kala Mahavidhyalay [Fine Art College]<br /> Annasaheb Ramesh Ajmera College of Pharmacy <br /> [http://www.kmrc.org.in KMRC's Bss Community College]<br />
|}Institute For Education, Training and Research, Dhule


==Government Hospital==
==Government Hospital==
[[Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule|Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College]] was founded in 1989. Earlier hospital of Medical College was sub-merged with that of District Civil Hospital. However, since it was leading to several conflicts amongst staff of respective departments, Department of Medical Education decided to venture out itself from District Civil Hospital and erected its new building with state of the art medical facilities at Chakkarbardi area of the city; around 8&nbsp;km away from city alongside [[National Highway 6 (India)(old numbering)|NH-6]] with total capacity of 500 beds and have shifted with effect from 14.03.2016.
[[Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College, Dhule|Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College]] was founded in 1989. Earlier hospital of Medical College was sub-merged with that of District Civil Hospital. However, since it was leading to several conflicts amongst staff of respective departments, Department of Medical Education decided to venture out itself from District Civil Hospital and erected its new building with state of the art medical facilities at Chakkar Bardi area of the city; around 8&nbsp;km away from city alongside [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]] with total capacity of 500 beds and have shifted with effect from 14 March 2016.


At the old site in city, New Civil Hospital with total capacity of 200 to 250 beds is proposed. In time to come, The District Administration shall also resume city-bus service connecting Chakkarbardi to various other parts of city, so as to avoid any inconvenience to public. <ref>[http://deshonnati.digitaledition.in/749554/Dhule/15th-March-Dhule#page/9/2 Dhule, 15th March Dhule : readwhere]. :. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=47&eddate=03/14/2016 LOKMAT E-Paper]. Epaper.lokmat.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>
At the old site in city, New Civil Hospital with a total capacity of 200 to 250 beds is proposed. [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation|MSRTC]] has resumed city-bus service connecting Central Bus Stand to Chakkar Bardi, so as to avoid any inconvenience to public.<ref>[http://deshonnati.digitaledition.in/749554/Dhule/15th-March-Dhule#page/9/2 Dhule, 15 March Dhule : readwhere]. :. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=47&eddate=03/14/2016 LOKMAT E-Paper] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160316004433/http://epaper.lokmat.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=47&eddate=03%2F14%2F2016 |date=16 March 2016 }}. Epaper.lokmat.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


==Industries and Economy of the City==
==Industries and Economy of the City==
Dhule is well known for purest 'milk and ghee' production, maximum cultivable land and production of groundnut, foremost in agro-based industries, leader in wind power generation.


In the [[Sakri Taluka]] there is the one of Asia's Largest Solar projects near Chhadvel Korde village.
Oil cake, edible oil, fatty acids, ropes are the most exported products from the city. Dhule is emerging as one of the biggest edible oil, power-loom, and a textile clusters in the state. There are various agro, forest, plastic, chemical, and oil based industries in [[Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation|MIDC]].


Also there is Asia's largest Wind Mills Project run by [[Suzlon|Suzlon Company]] near Chhadvel Korde and Nijampur villages.
It is expected that the growth of MSMEs will boost up in and around [[Dhule district|Dhule District]] due to its connectivity to the [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project]] (DMIC).


Dondaicha in Shindkheda taluka is famous for the chilly market. There is also a Starch factory here. Many cottage industries are operational in the district. Beedi rolling, pottery, brick making, knitting saris on handlooms, oil extraction from ground nut and sesame are few of them. Wood cutting units are operated at Dhule, Shirpur and Pimpalner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid%3D68%26smid%3D22%26did%3D35%26dsid%3D9 |access-date=20 March 2016 | title=Economy | publisher=Maharashtra Navnirman Sena | url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406042923/https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid=68&smid=22&did=35&dsid=9 |archive-date=6 April 2015 }}</ref>{{better source needed|date=November 2018}}
Dhule is well known for ‘milk-ghee’ production, maximum cultivable land, and production of groundnut, foremost in agro-based industries, leader in wind power generation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.downtoearth.org.in/node/4854 |accessdate=20 March 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20160305011823/http://www.downtoearth.org.in/node/4854 |archivedate=5 March 2016 }}</ref>


Being centrally located on about to complete [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project (DMIC)]], Safexpress has established India's largest Logistics Park in the outskirts of Dhule City on [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|National Highway No. 6]].<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/pharma-ally/safexpress-opens-logistics-parks-in-dhule-and-jammu-2/60479/ Safexpress opens logistics parks in Dhule and Jammu – The Financial Express] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022170232/http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/pharma-ally/safexpress-opens-logistics-parks-in-dhule-and-jammu-2/60479/ |date=22 October 2015 }}. Financialexpress.com (5 April 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkxiLvim6IE Inauguration of India's Largest Logistics Park at Dhule – Safexpress]. YouTube (4 February 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>
Knitting units of durries and blankets are located all over the district. Agro-based industries like Daal mills, ginning and pressing are also flourishing in the district. Raw materials for paper mills, cotton mills and readymade garment industry are also available from this region.


As part of the successful development of the region under DMIC, there is a need to focus on ensuring the requisite irrigation infrastructure for ensuring availability of water throughout the year.
Groundnut is the district’s main crop. The district is also a major producer of ground nut, leading in the State in groundnut production. Sorghum, Spiked Millet, Sesame, Cotton, green gram are also cultivated in the district. Fruits like Banana, Guava, Papaya and melon are also cultivated.

There are co-operative sugar mills at Bhadane, Sakri Taluka (Panzarkana Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana), at Shivajinagar in Shirpur Taluka (Shirpur Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana) and at Vikhurle (Dondaicha) in Shindkheda Taluka (Shindkheda Taluka Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana).

Milk and milk products are the other major agricultural produce of the district. Milk chilling centres are located at Dhule City, Shirpur, and Nardana.

Dondaicha in Shindkheda taluka is famous for the chilly market. There is also a Starch factory here. Many cottage industries are operational in the district. Beedi rolling, pottery, brick making, knitting saris on handlooms, oil extraction from ground nut and sesame are few of them. Wood cutting units are operated at Dhule, Shirpur and Pimpalner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid%3D68%26smid%3D22%26did%3D35%26dsid%3D9 |accessdate=20 March 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20150406042923/https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid=68&smid=22&did=35&dsid=9 |archivedate=6 April 2015 }}</ref>

Aagra road is the main street in the city where many important businesses/shops are located. Paach-Kandil is the main wholesale market for fruits and vegetables. Pat-bazaar is another old vegetable market near an old canal (in [[Marathi language|Marathi]] canal is called Pat).

[[Suzlon|Suzlon Energy]], which is world's fifth largest wind power companies, is developing a wind park site near Dhule. It is spread across a vast, undulating expanse. At 1,000 MW Suzlon’s Dhule wind park will be one of the largest installed facilities for the generation of wind power in the world.

[[File:Safexpress Logistics Park, Dhule City.jpg|thumb|Safexpress Ultra-Modern & Hi-Tech Logistics Park in Dhule City spanning over an area of 12,50,000 sq feet. This logistics park has a column-less span of over 131 feet and enables loading and unloading of over 108 vehicles simultaneously.]]

Being centrally located on about to complete [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project (DMIC)]], Safexpress has established India's largest Logistics Park in the outskirts of Dhule City on [[National Highway 6 (India)(old numbering)|National Highway No. 6]].<ref>[http://www.financialexpress.com/article/pharma/pharma-ally/safexpress-opens-logistics-parks-in-dhule-and-jammu-2/60479/ Safexpress opens logistics parks in Dhule and Jammu – The Financial Express]. Financialexpress.com (2015-04-05). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkxiLvim6IE Inauguration of India's Largest Logistics Park at Dhule - Safexpress]. YouTube (2015-02-04). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>

'''Node- 17 of [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|DMIC]]:'''

'''Dhule-Nardana Investment Region (DNIR):'''

Under proposed DMIC, high impact/ market driven nodes- integrated '''Investment Region (IRs)''' and '''Industrial Areas (IAs)''' have been identified within the corridor to provide transparent and investment friendly facility regimes. These regions are proposed to be self-sustained industrial townships with world-class infrastructure, road, and rail connectivity for freight movement to and from ports and logistics hubs, served by domestic/ international air connectivity, reliable power, quality social infrastructure, and provide a globally competitive environment conducive for setting up businesses.

'''An Investment Region (IR)''' would be a specifically delineated industrial region with a minimum area of over 200 square kilometers (20,000 hectares), while an Industrial Area (IA) would be developed with a minimum area of over 100 square kilometers (10,000 hectares). 24 such nodes- 11 IRs and 13 IAs spanning across six states have been identified after wide consultations with the stakeholders i.e. the State Governments and the concerned Central Ministries.

One of the proposed Investment Region (IR) under [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project]] (DMIC) is "'''Dhule- Nardana Investment Region (DNIR)'''" which would be located close to the intersection of three national highways namely NH-3 (Mumbai-Agra), NH-6 (Surat-Kolkata), and NH-211 (Dhule-Solapur).

As this region is strategically located with respect to connectivity with ports and hinterland. Government of Maharashtra has proposed development of Textile Park at Nardana, over 600 Ha of land parcel.

With an abundant supply of raw materials and human resources, this region is also strategically located for the manufacturing of textile products. It is important to note that though this region has good potential in textile/ agro-processing industries, this region has been so far unattractive to industrial investments because of drought proneness of the region and absence of requisite irrigation infrastructure in the region resulting in unemployment.

As part of the successful development of the region under DMIC, there is a need to focus on ensuring requisite irrigation infrastructure for ensuring availability of water throughout the year.


'''Reasons for selecting Dhule- Nardana Investment Region (DNIR):'''
'''Reasons for selecting Dhule- Nardana Investment Region (DNIR):'''
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* With abundant supply of raw materials and human resources, this region has wide potential for setting up of manufacturing units for textile products.
* With abundant supply of raw materials and human resources, this region has wide potential for setting up of manufacturing units for textile products.
* [[Dhule Airport]] is also located close to the proposed region.
* [[Dhule Airport]] is also located close to the proposed region.
* This region is served by the major rive basin formed by Tapi River<ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/dmic-maharashtra.html ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>http://www.ilfsindia.com/downloads/bus_rep/DMIC_brief.pdf</ref><ref>[http://dipp.nic.in/English/Schemes/DMIC/About_DMIC.aspx The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion - About DMIC]. Dipp.nic.in. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>
* This region is served by the major river basin formed by Tapi River<ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/dmic-maharashtra.html ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ilfsindia.com/downloads/bus_rep/DMIC_brief.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=6 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126071317/http://www.ilfsindia.com/downloads/bus_rep/DMIC_brief.pdf |archive-date=26 November 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://dipp.nic.in/English/Schemes/DMIC/About_DMIC.aspx The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion – About DMIC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150409004712/http://dipp.nic.in/English/Schemes/DMIC/About_DMIC.aspx |date=9 April 2015 }}. Dipp.nic.in. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


Keep apart proposed DNIR, snapshot of existing Dhule M.I.D.C. is as under:<ref>[http://dhule.nic.in/html/industry.htm dhule.nic.in]. dhule.nic.in. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>
Keep apart proposed DNIR, snapshot of existing Dhule M.I.D.C. is as under:<ref>[http://dhule.nic.in/html/industry.htm dhule.nic.in] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140606040717/http://dhule.nic.in/html/industry.htm |date=6 June 2014 }}. dhule.nic.in. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


'''1) Dhule Industrial Area:'''
'''1) Dhule Industrial Area:'''


M.I.D.C. has planned to develop an industrial area on 400.35 Hect. of land. About 278.08 Hect. of land has came in possession of MIDC. MIDC has provided all the basic infrastructure such as roads, street lights, water supply pipe lines in this area.
M.I.D.C. has planned to develop an industrial area on 400.35 Hect. of land. About 278.08 Hect. of land has come into possession of MIDC. MIDC has provided all the basic infrastructure such as roads, street lights, water supply pipe lines in this area.


MIDC has constructed an earthen dam on Motinala to fulfill the requirement of water of the industrial area. MIDC has provided water supply scheme of 4.50 MLD capacity. Presently the consumption of the water is about 2.20 MLD. The rate of allotment of industrial plot is Rs. 100.00 per sqm. The Association namely "Dhule Avdhan Manufacturers Association Avadhan, Dhule" has been established for development of Industries in MIDC Dhule Industrial Area.
MIDC has constructed an earthen dam on Motinala to fulfill the requirement of water of the industrial area. MIDC has provided water supply scheme of 4.50 MLD capacity. Presently the consumption of the water is about 2.20 MLD. The rate of allotment of the industrial plot is Rs. 100.00 per sqm. The Association namely "Dhule Avdhan Manufacturers Association Avadhan, Dhule" has been established for the development of Industries in MIDC Dhule Industrial Area.


The expansion of existing MIDC has been proposed vide Phase- II in Raver area, situated in outskirts of the city, which is having area of more than 1600 acres (643 hectares) and currently this proposal is under consideration of State Government.
The expansion of existing MIDC has been proposed vide Phase- II in Raver area, situated in outskirts of the city, which is having an area of more than 1600 acres (643 hectares) and currently this proposal is under consideration of State Government.


It is also worthwhile to note that, planned Manmad-Dhule-Indore Railway line have also been considered in the original proposal of [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|DMIC]] (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project), which will boost Industrial growth in and around city.<ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1428258600&id=108190 Welcome to]. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/jalgaon-north-maharashtra/industrial-corridor/articleshow/46832672.cms industrial corridor - Maharashtra Times]. Maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com (2015-04-07). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>
Planned Manmad-Dhule-Indore Railway line have also been considered in the original proposal of [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|DMIC]] (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project), which will boost Industrial growth in and around city.<ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1428258600&id=108190 Welcome to] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320223906/http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1428258600&id=108190 |date=20 March 2016 }}. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/maharashtra/jalgaon-north-maharashtra/industrial-corridor/articleshow/46832672.cms industrial corridor – Maharashtra Times]. ''Maharashtra Times''. (7 April 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


'''2) Nardana Central Government sponsored Growth Centre:'''
'''2) Nardana Central Government sponsored Growth Centre:'''


MIDC has planned to develop an industrial area on 750.09 Hect. of land. About 648.56 Hect. of land has came in possession of MIDC. The reservation of water for 4.38 MM3 per year has been granted by Irrigation Department. MIDC has provided the water supply scheme for this industrial area. This scheme includes Jackwell, 600&nbsp;mm dia PSC raw water rising main (13.50&nbsp;km.), 400&nbsp;mm dia PSC pure water rising main (9.50&nbsp;km.) water treatment plant of 6 MLD capacity & 1000 cum capacity ESR. Presently MIDC is developing phase I having land 480 Hect. MIDC has completed 7.22&nbsp;km. WBM roads, out of which asphalting of 2.10&nbsp;km road is completed. MIDC has also provided the water supply distribution pipe lines. The rate of allotment of industrial plot is Rs. 50.00 per Sqm.
MIDC has planned to develop an industrial area on 750.09 Hect. of land. About 648.56 Hect. of land has come in possession of MIDC. The reservation of water for 4.38 MM3 per year has been granted by Irrigation Department. MIDC has provided the water supply scheme for this industrial area. This scheme includes Jackwell, 600&nbsp;mm dia PSC raw water rising main (13.50&nbsp;km.), 400&nbsp;mm dia PSC pure water rising main (9.50&nbsp;km.) water treatment plant of 6 MLD capacity & 1000 cum capacity ESR. Presently MIDC is developing phase I having land 480 Hect. MIDC has completed 7.22&nbsp;km. WBM roads, out of which asphalting of 2.10&nbsp;km road is completed. MIDC has also provided the water supply distribution pipelines. The rate of allotment of industrial plot is Rs. 50.00 per Sqm.


Under proposed [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|DMIC]], The Nardana Textile Park is being set up 30&nbsp;km from Dhule City. The total area of the park will be approximately 648 hectares, on which 72 plots will be demarcated. The Dhule airstrip, just 30&nbsp;km away from the industrial area, will provide accessibility to the park and facilitate a quick movement of material.<ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/industrial-investments-in-maharashtra.html ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com (2008-01-24). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>
Under proposed [[Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project|DMIC]], The Nardana Textile Park is being set up 30&nbsp;km from Dhule City. The total area of the park will be approximately 648 hectares, on which 72 plots will be demarcated. The Dhule airstrip, just 30&nbsp;km away from the industrial area, will provide accessibility to the park and facilitate a quick movement of material.<ref>[http://delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com/industrial-investments-in-maharashtra.html ::: Welcome to Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor :::]. Delhimumbaiindustrialcorridor.com (24 January 2008). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref>


==Subdivisions in Dhule taluka==
'''3) Brahmanwel Industrial Area:'''


# East Dhule city (old Dhule city area)
MIDC has developed wind energy project on 438.00 Hect. of land & generation of energy is started from January 2002.
# West Dhule City (Walwadi and Devpur area)
# Central Dhule (municipality area)
# South Dhule City (Mohadi area of city)
# North Dhule City (Nagavbari area of city)
# Songir (North Dhule Taluka)
# Fagne (South-East Dhule Taluka)
# kusumbe(West Dhule Taluka)
# Kapadane (East Dhule Taluka)
# Aarvi (South- West Dhule Taluka)


==Transportation==
'''4) Ubharandi & Raipur Industrial Area:'''


===Rail===
158.84 Hect. of land has came in possession of MIDC & the same land is allotted to wind energy project.
There are regular trains from Dhule to CSMT Mumbai. [[Dhule railway station|Dhule Terminus (Station Code: DHI)]] is also connected to [[Chalisgaon Junction Railway Station]] under Central Railways. The [[Chalisgaon Dhule Passenger]] runs between the two stations four times a day. As well as Dhule is important station on proposed railway line from Manmaad to Indore. Dhule city has two stations - one is Dhule and New Dhule.


===Road===
==Manmad - Dhule - Indore Rail Project==
The more than 50 years long pending Manmad-Dhule-Indore rail project has been sanctioned in Indian Railway Budget announced for the year 2016-17 on 25.02.2016 by [[Ministry of Railways (India)|Ministry of Railways]] Shri [[Suresh Prabhu]].


This project will immensely boost the commercial and industrial growth of the city in coming span of time. A new, Rs. 9,968-crore track has been proposed on this route, which will pass from [[Manmad]] via [[Malegaon]], Dhule, [[Nardana]], [[Shirpur]], [[Sendhwa]], [[Dhamnod]], and [[Mhow]] to reach [[Indore]] and will shorten the time for travel from 14 hours to about 6 hours.

As per estimates, total length of the project shall be around 368&nbsp;km and will have 40 intermittent stations with two tunnels measuring 9&nbsp;km and 5&nbsp;km each. It is pertinent to note that, in 1905, during Britisher's rule itself this route was surveyed. However, due to lack of will and inefficient political leaders, it was dragged for several years, pushing the district farther from developments.

Execution of this project shall directly connect Dhule City with other major cities in [[Gujarat]] and [[Madhya Pradesh]] states. Execution of this project will also reduce the distance between [[Mumbai]] and [[Indore]] by around 269&nbsp;km (i.e. from existing 829&nbsp;km it will come down to just 560&nbsp;km). This project shall also connect [[Pithampur]] Inland Container Depot to ports situated on Western coast of India and Indore to [[Pune]] and Southern Maharashtra. Now land acquisition and earliest execution are the bigger challenges in coming time. <ref>[http://naidunia.jagran.com/madhya-pradesh/indore-clearance-to-indore-manmad-rail-line-and-two-project-of-malwa-region-676650 Clearance to Indore manmad rail line and two project of Malwa region 676650]. Naidunia.jagran.com (2016-02-25). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/maharashtra-outlay-for-fy17-up-10-at-rs-4767-cr/article8280710.ece Rail budget: Maharashtra's outlay for FY17 up 10% at Rs 4,767 cr | Business Line]. Thehindubusinessline.com (2016-02-25). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/dhule/259/26022016/0/1/ 02/26/2016 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper]. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4657254823544772180&SectionId=13&SectionName=%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9F%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0&NewsDate=20160225&Provider=-&NewsTitle=%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A1-%20%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A5%AA%E0%A5%A6%20%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A5%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%87,%20%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%A8%20%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%87 मनमाड- इंदूर रेल्वेमार्गावर ४० स्थानके, दोन बोगदे | सकाळ]. Esakal.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5583806299372585560&SectionId=13&SectionName=%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B9%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B7%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%9F%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0&NewsDate=20160226&Provider=-&NewsTitle=%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A1-%20%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%82%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B2%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B8%20%E0%A4%85%E0%A4%96%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B0%20%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80! मनमाड- इंदूर रेल्वेमार्गास अखेर मंजुरी! | सकाळ]. Esakal.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-4-of-9-state-projects-get-nod-2182417 Railway Budget 2016: 4 of 9 state projects get nod | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis]. Dnaindia.com (2016-02-26). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-new-track-to-connect-nashik-with-pune-2182413 New track to connect Nashik with Pune | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis]. Dnaindia.com (2016-02-26). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/bhopal/madhya-pradesh-gets-3-rail-lines-under-ppp-mode/story-QOHSJWiIp97jlJJNthQuiJ.html Madhya Pradesh gets 3 rail lines under PPP mode | bhopal]. Hindustan Times (2016-02-26). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>

==Tourism in Dhule==

Dhule city is famous for its town planning since the British were ruling India and it stands third in the country, immediately after Chandigarh and Jaipur as one of the very few well planned cities in India. Town planning of Dhule has been done by [[Visvesvaraya|Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya]]<ref>[[Visvesvaraya]]</ref> According to sources, the only sand bed water filtration plant in India is located at Dedargaon Pool near Dhule City. Dhule is surrounded with various old heritage forts like Laling, Songir, Bhamer.<ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/news.php/news_details/4343078 Welcome to]. Deshdoot.com (2013-07-30). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>

Dhule has a lot to offer to tourists. Dhule has serene worship places like Ekvira mandir, Swaminarayan Mandir, Gurudwara etc. The district is strewn with a number of temples, many of them ancient, which are much visited by the pilgrims. The prominent tourist attractions in the district can be found in the form of temples and forts. There are many temples in the classical Hemadpanthi-style here. Apart from the many temples, the district abounds in forts. There are numerous forts that the tourists in the district can visit. Some of the worth visiting places in Dhule are:

'''1) [http://www.rajwademandal.org/ Rajwade Museum]:'''
[[File:Rajwade.jpg|right|thumb|Rajwade Museum]]
[[Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade|Sir Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade]], the great historian of Maharashtra, died on 31 December 1926, leaving behind a good collection of Sanskrit and Marathi manuscripts numbering about 3500 and also a collection of historical documents and papers. The Mandal was established on 9 January 1927 at Dhule with the object of erecting a fire proof building to house the late Shri Rajwade’s collection for safe keep and making it available to scholars and students working in the field of history, sociology and literature. The object of building a fire proof building was achieved on 5 January 1932, when the building of Rajwade Sanshodhan Mandal was opened. The Mandal is interested in carrying out research work and publication. Soon the mandal published "Dhatu Kosh" and "Namadi Shabda Vyutpati Kosh". The Mandal runs a journal ‘Sanshodhak’ through which much of the writing of the late Rajwade has been published.

The Rajwade Sanshodhan Mandal Museum (founded in 1932) maintains collection of prehistoric stone implements and pottery, Mughal and Rajput paintings, copper plates, coins, sculptures, and old fine manuscripts. There is also a picture gallery exhibiting large portraits of many historical personages a well as research scholars.

The Mandal has a fairly good library containing books on history, philosophy, education, politics, biology etc.

'''2) Ekvira Mata Temple:'''
[[File:Ekveera Mata, Dhule City.jpg|right|thumb|Ekvira Mata]]
The Ekvira Mata temple is very famous in Dhule City. Situated on the banks of the Panjhara river, the temple houses the idol of Great Goddess Ekvira Mata, where devotees throng to offer prayers daily. The Ekvira Devi Temple is the pride of Dhule City. Here every year in Chaitrya and Ashwin month of Marathi Calendar a Yatra or Jatra is held. This is very calm and beautiful place. A big fair is held during occasion of 'Navaratri'.

'''3) Shri Samartha Vagdevta Mandir:'''

The Shri Samartha Vagdevta Mandir is an invaluable and priceless treasure house of manuscripts, letters and chronicles of history importance. It is a glorious branch of the mother Institute- SATKARYOTTEJAK SABHA and is established in 1935.

The founder of this institute, the late Shri. Nana-Saheb Deo then leading legal practitioner of Dhule began his work of collection, research and publication of the literature of about 300 saints. This collection is kept, preserved and studied in this institution and hence is a place of worship of the Goddess of Literature Vagdevta.

This treasure of manuscripts contains researched and non-researched as well the manuscripts, papers, letters and badas. This collection is kept here to welcome the scholars, the learned and learners coming from all over the country and even from abroad. The manuscripts are in different languages and on different subjects.

'''4) [http://wikimapia.org/4326175/Shiv-Tirtha-Circle Shiv Teerth Circle:]'''
[[File:Shiv Teertha Circle, Dhule City.jpg|right|thumb|Shiv Teertha Circle]]
This a place for people's recreation which also has a statue of Shivaji and Shahid Smarak in memories of [[Abdul Hamid (soldier)|Shahid Abdul Hamid]], who was Hero of [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965#Gallantry awards|Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]]. [[Abdul Hamid (soldier)|Shahid Abdul Hamid]] was posthumously awarded by the [[Param Vir Chakra|India's highest military decoration Param Vir Chakra]]. One of the captured Pakistani Patton tanks by him is being displayed here.

'''5) [http://dhulegurdwara.org/ Gurudwara of Dhule]'''
[[File:Gurudwara of Dhule.jpg|right|thumb|Gurudwara of Dhule]]
The place where the Guru Granth Sahib is installed and treated with due respect according to Sikh code of conduct and convention can be referred to as a Gurdwara, whether it is a room in one’s own house or a separate building. This gurudwara "Gurunanak Saheb ji" is situated on the Mumabi Agra national highway. This Gurdwara was built in the year 1965 by Late Shri Sant Baba Sadhusinghji Muni. After him, it was managed by Shri Sant Baba Niranjansinghji from Agra and now it is managed by Shri Sant Baba Dhirajsinghji.

Local transportation such as auto rickshaws is available to reach to this place. Peculiar to this place is that it is open to people of all religions. The birth anniversaries of the first guru, Guru Nanakdevji and tenth guru, Guru Govindsinghji are celebrated as festivals with great enthusiasm.

This Gurdwara is developed on 7 acres of land. This Gurdwara have a huge ‘Langar’ hall which is opened 24 hours a day. People from all religion & tradition visit this holy place for blessings, to offer services and to attend festival celebrations. Gurdwara has a beautiful inner golden roof with hanging Jhoomar at the centre. Gurdwara is one of the centers of attraction of Dhule city, situated on bypass of [[National Highway 3 (India)|NH-3]] near Mohadi Upnagar.

People from Manmad, Amalner, Nasik and Shirdi visit in large numbers during festivals. Most people heading for Nanded take a halt at this holy place.

There is a big Garden on the Gurdwara premises. Children are provided with the knowledge of Bhajan–Kirtan, spiritual learning. It is identified from a distance by tall flag-poles bearing the Nishan Sahib, the Sikh flag.

'''6) Laling Fort:'''
[[File:Laling Fort, Dhule.jpg|right|thumb|Laling Fort, Dhule]]
Dhulia is known for an old and ruined fort occupying the top of the hill, presently managed by the grandson of Malik Raja Faruqui, this fort is believed to be constructed during his reign. It is a place of considerable antiquity and the fort is supposed to have been built during the region of Malik Raja Faruqui, who subsequently granted to it to his eldest son. It was in this fort that, Nasir Khan and his son Miran Adil Khan were besieged in 1437 by the Bhanrnani general till they were relieved by an army advancing from Gujarat. Laling has also two Hemadpanti temples who are in a bad condition and a rained hemadpanti well.

Present Condition of Laling Fort:
Presently, Laling Fort is lying in a ruined and dilapidated state. It is now being developed as a tourist destination. The structure is maintained by the Government of India.<ref>[http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Laling-Trek-L-Alpha.html Laling, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra]. Trekshitiz.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>

Landor Bungalow, Dhule:
It was originally a Government Rest House and later this cottage has become one of the most frequently visited outdoor tourist spot for the localities. It is located around 12&nbsp;km South West of Dhule City and is based on a cliff in a forest area and overhangs a beautiful waterfall based on a small stream. It is believed that, [[B. R. Ambedkar|Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar]], who was a social reformer and Independent India's first law minister and the principal architect of the Constitution of India, stayed at this place. His belongings have been preserved here till date. It is very much a quiet place to find solace from the crowded city. The surrounding forest has a pretty decent variety of birds, a pleasure for bird watchers.

'''Proposed Butterfly Garden at Laling:'''

Laling forest area has spread over an area of 4200 hectares and have got status of "forest region" during 2014. A very big and unique butterfly garden has been proposed in this green, calm, mountain area, which will be dedicated to different and rare species of butterflies and will be an array of displays depicting the unique life pattern, paintings, culture, and traditions of [[Adivasi]].

An artificial waterfall/ fountain shall also be formed in the center of garden. The proposed butterfly garden shall not only be interesting from the tourist's angle but also from the educational aspect so as to provide information about species of butterfly, various flowers, and shall feature [[Adivasi]] culture.<ref>[http://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/MAH-NMAH-JAL-be-butterfly-garden-in-jalgaon-dhule-5050958-NOR.html Be butterfly garden in jalgaon- dhule]. divyamarathi.bhaskar.com (2015-07-13). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>

'''7) [http://www.sarovara.dhamma.org/ Dhamma Sarovara] :'''
[[File:Dhamma Sarovara.jpg|right|thumb|Dhamma Sarovara]]
Dhamma Sarovara, meaning '''Lake of Dhamma''', is near the Dedargaon water plant on the Mumbai-Agra Road, occupying a very calm and peaceful 35-acre site. The Centre can presently serve about 80 students (50 male and 30 female), with a Dhamma Hall that can comfortably seat 80 and a pagoda with 40 cells. Double and triple-sharing accommodation is available. The dining hall and kitchen are presently temporary structures.

'''8) Gajanan Maharaj Temple:'''

A replica of the temple of [[Gajanan Maharaj]] of Shegaon, Maharashtra has been built on Gondur Road, leading towards the airport and near the district stadium.

'''9) Swami Narayan Mandir/ [http://www.swaminarayan.org/activities/educational/apc/dhule.htm Swaminarayan Sanstha] :'''

BAPS Swami Narayan Mandir, Dhule is one of the first things that comes to the mind of many people, while discussing Dhule. It’s true that there are quite a few other interesting things to see and do too. However, like all other attractions, the BAPS Swami Narayan Mandir in Dhule also has its own brand of unique charm.

'''10) Tower Garden/ Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Udyan:''' Situated at the one end of J. B. Road in city. This garden is nice place for public to spend quality evening time and perfect picnic spot for children's.

'''11) Ichhapurti Mandir:''' Temple of Lord Ganesha, also known as Wish-fulfilling temple, situated along side NH-6 towards Sakri.

'''12) Santoshi Mata Mandir:''' Temple in heart of city & Friday is observed rush period.

'''13) Lal Baugh Maruti Mandir:''' Temple of Shri Hanuman ji in heart of city.

'''14) Badi Jama Masjid:''' Place for Muslims to pray.

'''15) Deopur Church:''' Place for Christians to pray.

'''16) Seventh Day Adventist Church:''' Place for Christians to pray.

'''17) Sambhavnath Bhagwan Temple:''' Jain temple located near Shiv Teertha Circle.

'''18) Shahi Jama alias Khuni Mosque:''' Place for Muslims to pray.

'''19) [http://www.balsanavimalnath.in/ Shree Vimalnath Bhagwan Tirth, Balsana, Sakri, Dhule]''':

Pratima (Idol) of Shree Vimalnath Bhagwan was found by a farmer while ploughing his field. This 77 inches pratima was kept in the farmers house at the village Balsana, in Dhule District of Maharashtra. Param Pujya Acharya Shrimad Vijay Vidyanand Surishwarji, who was then a Muni and was in the vicinity of Dhule, heard about this. He went to Balsana and visited the farmer. Param Pujya Shree convinced the farmer to hand over the Pratima to the Jains, so that proper care and puja according to Jain Rituals could be performed. The farmer agreed.

Param Pujya Shree Vidyanandji Maharaj Saheb then called a meeting of many Jain Sanghs. After careful deliberations and upon suggestions of all Jain Sanghs present, he decided and declared that Shree Shitalnath Bhagwan Sanstha, Dhule will own, build and manage temple of Shree Vimalnath Bhagwan, at Balsana. Till date this temple is owned and governed by Dhule Sangh.

'''20) Shirud Temple:'''

[[Shirud]] is famous for a temple devoted to the Goddess Kali, which was built in Hemadpanthi Style. Located on the confluence of two rivers, this village lies in outskirts of city at about 21&nbsp;km on [[NH 211|NH-211]]. The holy place where the Kali Devi temple is located has been declared as a protected site because of its historical importance. As per history, this temple was constructed in 1200 AD, which was later reconstructed at the time Maratha regime. Major attraction of this temple is the celebration of the famous Navratri Festival. Celebrated for almost a period of 10 days, a fair known as Jatra is held during February.

'''21) Anerdam Wildlife Sanctuary:'''

Anerdam Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on southwestern range of Satpura range in Shirpur Tehsil of Dhule District. It shares boundaries with Yawal sanctuary other sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh. The sanctuary was once very rich in wildlife, now it is trying to regain its previous status. The best time to visit the sanctuary is November to February. Common animals and birds found in this area are:
-Animals: Barking Deer's, Chikaras, Hares, Porcupines and Jungle Cats. Monitor Lizard is the common reptile in this sanctuary.
-Migrant Animals: Hyenas, jackals, wolves and wild boars
-Birds: Peafs, qualis, partridges, egrets, herons, cormorants, corts, spot bills and owls
-Migrant Birds: Brahminy Ducks, cranes, stokes and waders.

'''22) Songir Fort:'''

The [[Songir]] Fort consists of an old well and a reservoir alongside the ruins of an old water system. Dhule is recognized for its Songir Fort, constructed in the year 1820 and contains inscription of Ugrasen, son of Raja Mansingh presenting the bravery of Ugrasen at its entrance gate.

Songir in known for its antique fort. It was previously the chief town of Songir Sub division which was subsequently, abolished and Songir incorporated in Dhule Taluka in 1820. It is of same manufacturing importance with skilled workers in brass and copper.

The historic fort has easy access and is entered through a stone gate still in good order. An inscription on this gate dated 'Shake' 1497 (1575A.D.) only state that 'Ugrasen, son of Mansingh was very brave'. Inside the fort there is a handsome old reservoir and a fine old well. Remains of broken pipes of the old water systems that must have existed on the fort in the days gone could still be seen.

'''23) Dedargaon Spot:''' Place for nature lovers. Also, a cool place for photography.

'''24) Gondur Garden:''' Place for boating. Also, a cool place to have conversations.

'''25) Haranmal Spot:''' Place for peace. Also, a cool place to chill with friends.

'''26) Nakane Spot:''' Place for water lovers. Also, a cool place to hangout with friends.

'''27) Gondur Tekdi:''' Place for singing. Also, a cool place for peace.

==How to reach Dhule==

'''1) [[Dhule Airport]]:'''

Dhule Airport (ICAO: VA53) is located at Gondur in outskirts of Dhule City. It is suitable for smaller planes due to its relatively short runway length of 1400 meters and is being used by the [[Bombay Flying Club]] for training activities.<ref>{{cite news |title=Busy city skies push flying club to Dhule |url=http://www1.lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=9&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOIM&mydateHid=24-05-2010&pubname=Times+of+India+-+Mumbai&edname=&articleid=Ar00900& |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=24 May 2010 |accessdate=2 March 2012 }}</ref> Nearby international airports are at [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] (148&nbsp;km), [[Pune]] (340&nbsp;km), and [[Mumbai]] (350&nbsp;km).

This airstrip was constructed in 1974 by the Public Works Department and was transferred to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) after its formation in 2002. The Bombay Flying Club leased the airstrip from the MADC and shifted its training operations here in 2009 to avoid the congested air-space of Mumbai.

A 150-metre-long taxiway connects the runway to a small terminal building and a hangar. No navigational aids nor night landing facilities are available on the airstrip.

'''2) [[Dhule Railway Station|Dhule Terminus:]]'''
[[File:Dhule Terminus.jpg|right|thumb|Dhule Terminus]]
Dhule Railway Station is connected to nearest [[Chalisgaon Junction Railway Station]] under Central Railways. A [[Chalisgaon Dhule Passenger|Dhule - Chalisgaon Passenger Train]] runs between the two stations four times a day. The train also carries reserved coaches for Mumbai, which are connected to another train from Chalisgaon onwards.

On 15 August 1900 Dhule–Chalisgaon Railway was started. [[Chalisgaon - Dhule Railway Line]] was opened in 1900 and this lines serves between [[Chalisgaon]] (Jalgaon District) to Dhule City in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The total length of this section is 56 Kilometers, which includes a total of 7 stations. The line includes a Single Line system, with traction of Diesel.

Chalisgaon is well connected by rail network to many major cities like Mumbai, Nashik, Pune, Nagpur, Manmad, Bhusawal, etc. Station code of Dhule is DHI and of Chalisgaon is CSN.

Taking into account a long-pending request from the local citizens, railways have recently started Dhule–Mumbai Express (Train Number: 01152 & 01153), which will depart on 05:20 hrs of every Tuesday from Dhule Terminus reaching Mumbai CST by 13:45 hours.

Request for extending services of [[Panchvati Express]] (Train Number: 12109) and Pune-Manmad Passenger (Train Number: 51401) up to Dhule Terminus (instead of [[Manmad]]) is under consideration with Central Railways.<ref>[http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/jalgaon/dhule-city/255/07042015/0/1/ 04/07/2015 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule-city, e-Paper, dhule-city e Paper, e Newspaper dhule-city, dhule-city e Paper, dhule-city ePaper]. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://m.indiarailinfo.com/news/post/indian-railways-news/219617 धुळे ते मुंबई स्वतंत्र रेल्वे आजपासून धावणार - India Rail Info]. M.indiarailinfo.com (2015-04-07). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/news.php/news_details/4348502 Welcome to]. Deshdoot.com (2013-07-30). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>

'''3) Dhule by Road:'''
[[File:Central Bus Stand of Dhule.jpg|right|thumb|Dhule- Central Bus Stand]]
[[File:Central Bus Stand of Dhule.jpg|right|thumb|Dhule- Central Bus Stand]]
Dhule is one of the few cities in the Maharashtra State which is located on the junction of three National Highways viz. [[National Highway 3 (India)(old numbering)|NH-3]], [[National Highway 6 (India)(old numbering)|NH-6]], and [[National Highway 211 (India)(old numbering)|NH-211]]. Through the [[Asian highway|Asian Highway]] project, portions of NH3 and NH6 passing through Dhule have been converted into numbered Asian Highways [[AH47]] & [[AH46]] respectively.


Dhule is one of the few cities in the Maharashtra State which is located on the junction of three National Highways, these being [[National Highway 3 (India, old numbering)|NH-3]], [[National Highway 6 (India, old numbering)|NH-6]] and [[National Highway 211 (India)(old numbering)|NH-211]]. Through the [[Asian highway]] project, portions of NH3 and NH6 passing through Dhule have been converted into numbered Asian Highways [[AH47]] & [[AH46]] respectively.
There are many convenient ways to reach Dhule by road. It is approximately 160&nbsp;km from Nashik, 125&nbsp;km from Shirdi, 146&nbsp;km from Aurangabad, 261&nbsp;km from Indore, 322&nbsp;km from Pune and 324&nbsp;km from Mumbai and 503&nbsp;km from Bhopal. It is well connected with all major cities of the state and country like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Amravati, Solapur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Indore, Belgaon, Mount Abu, etc. by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) from [http://wikimapia.org/1473549/M-S-R-T-C-Central-Bus-Stand Central Bus Stand of Dhule]. [http://msrtconline.in/timetable.aspx Timetable of Buses]


Due to the heavy use of Central Bus Stand and traffic congestion within the city, one more bus stand has been built in Deopur, which became fully operational from 23 March 2015. From this stand, about 120 route buses are running on a daily basis.<ref name="epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com">[http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/jalgaon/dhule/259/24032015/0/1/ 03/24/2015 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper]. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1425925800&id=106420 Welcome to] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320173230/http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1425925800&id=106420 |date=20 March 2016 }}. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref><ref>[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/46519513.cms devpur bus stop – Maharashtra Times]. ''Maharashtra Times''. (11 March 2015). Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> Central Bus Stand is connected to Deopur Bus Stand by four 25 seater mini-buses by [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation]] (MSRTC). These buses run from Central Bus Stand to Nagav and from Deopur Bus Stand to Laling.<ref name="epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com"/><ref>[http://deshonnati.digitaledition.in/464557/Dhule/24th-Mar-Dhule#page/9/1 Dhule, 24 Mar Dhule : readwhere]. :. Retrieved 16 March 2016.</ref> Recognizing ongoing expansion of the city limits and the increased population, Shri Annasaheb Misal (IAS), The Collector & District Magistrate of Dhule and Shri Rajendra Deore (Dhule Depot Controller) of MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi.
[[File:One of the bus parked at Dhule CBS.jpg|right|thumb|One of the buses parked at Dhule CBS]]
Taking into account the increased load on Central Bus Stand and traffic congestion within city, one more bus stand has been built in Deopur area, which has become fully operational from March 23, 2015. From this newly constructed Deopur Bus Stand, nearly on 118 routes buses are running on daily basis.<ref name="epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com">[http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/jalgaon/dhule/259/24032015/0/1/ 03/24/2015 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper]. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://www.deshdoot.com/enewspapers.php?region=Dhule&date=1425925800&id=106420 Welcome to]. Deshdoot.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/46519513.cms devpur bus stop - Maharashtra Times]. Maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com (2015-03-11). Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>


===Air===
'''4) Connectivity between Central Bus Stand and Deopur Bus Stand:'''
[[File:Deopur Bus Stand.jpg|right|thumb|Deopur Bus Stand]]
Central Bus Stand is connected to Deopur Bus Stand by four 25 seater mini-buses called as "Yashwanti" by [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation|MSRTC]]. These buses runs from Central Bus Stand to Nagav and from Deopur Bus Stand to Laling.<ref name="epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com"/><ref>[http://deshonnati.digitaledition.in/464557/Dhule/24th-Mar-Dhule#page/9/1 Dhule, 24th Mar Dhule : readwhere]. :. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>


'''Dhule Airport''' {{Airport codes|DHL|VA53}} is located at Gondur area in Dhule, [[Maharashtra]], [[India]].
'''5) Intra-city Connectivity:'''
This airstrip was constructed in 1974 by the Public Works Department<ref>{{cite web |title=Airstrips in Maharashtra |url=http://www.mahapwd.com/statistics/airstrips.htm |publisher=Maharashtra Public Works Department |access-date=1 April 2012 |archive-date=1 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211001075044/http://www.mahapwd.com/statistics/airstrips.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was transferred to the [[Maharashtra Airport Development Company]] (MADC) after its formation in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=MADC Projects |url=http://www.madcindia.org/projects.html |publisher=MADC |access-date=1 April 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226054653/http://www.madcindia.org/projects.html |archive-date=26 February 2012 }}</ref>


===Local Transport===
Looking at to the ongoing expansion of the city and increased population, [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation|MSRTC]] has planned to start City-Bus connecting towns located in outskirts to city. However, currently it is pending in the offices of Municipal Corporation and Police Department for formal approval.


MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi. City bus service handover to corporation in 2024, that running e-bus within city and suburbs. City bus port is established at Mohadi.
Under better administration of Shri Rajendra Devre (Depot controller), Dhule Division of [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation|MSRTC]] has ranked first in the state generating highest total revenue, supported by latest financial statements for year 2014-15. Formation of new bus-stand in Deopur has also led to increase in total number of trips to various destinations, and efforts are on for earliest resuming intra-city bus service by [[Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation|MSRTC]].<ref>[http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/jalgaon/dhule/259/01042015/0/1/ 04/01/2015 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper]. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref><ref>[http://epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com/jalgaon/dhule/259/23052015/0/1/ 05/23/2015 : Divya Marathi e-Paper, dhule, e-Paper, dhule e Paper, e Newspaper dhule, dhule e Paper, dhule ePaper]. Epaperdivyamarathi.bhaskar.com. Retrieved on 2016-03-16.</ref>


==Notable People==
==Notable people==
* [[Anup Agrawal]] – is an Indian politician and he is a Member of the Legislative Assembly, elected for the BJP from Dhule City in 2024.
'''1) TarkaTeerth LaxmanShastri Balaji Joshi:'''
* [[Anil Anna Gote]] – is an Indian politician and he was a Member of the Legislative Assembly, twice elected for the BJP from Dhule City.
* [[Subhash Bhamre]] – Ex. Union Minister of State (Defence), Renowned carcinologist
* [[Manoj Badale]] – Co-Owner of Rajasthan Royals, an Indian Premier League Team
* [[Sayali Sanjeev|Sayali Sanjeev Chandsarkar]] – Marathi TV and film actress<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/sports/ipl/photo-gallery-who-is-csk-batsman-ruturaj-gaikwad-rumored-girlfriend-marathi-actress-sayali-sanjeev-see-ph|title = Hindi News, Zee News Hindi: Today News in Hindi, हिंदी न्यूज़, Latest Breaking News in Hindi, Samachar}}</ref>
* [[Yashvantrao Sakharam Desale]] – Freedom fighter and politician
* [[Pallavi Patil]] – Marathi film actress
* [[Lalit Prabhakar]] – Marathi film actor
* [[Smita Patil]] – Bollywood actress
* [[Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade]] – Historian, scholar, writer, commentator, and, orator
* [[Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal]] – Minister of Tourism and Employment Guarantee Scheme, Government of Maharashtra.
* [[Harish Salve]] – Former Solicitor General of India
* [[Ram V. Sutar]] – Sculptor Designer and Developer of ''[[Statue of Unity]]''
* [[Mrunal Thakur]] – Bollywood Actress


==See also==
TarkaTeerth LaxmanShastri Balaji Joshi was the founder of the Marathi Vishvakosh, the language encyclopaedia. He is known as a prominent litterateur, Sanskrit Pandit (scholar) and an encyclopaedic. He was born at Pimpalner in the district. He was chairperson of Maharashtra Rajya Sahitya Sanskrutik Mandal, an apex body of all Marathi literature and cultural associations. In 1973, he was awarded the National Sanskrit Pandit Award and in 1976 was felicitated by Padma Vibhushan Award by the Government of India. Adhunik Marathi Sahitya, Samiksha ani Rasasiddhant and Vaidic Sanskruticha Vikas were some of his important literary contributions.
*[[Dhule riots]]

'''2) Raghunath Balkrishna Kelkar:'''

The first cartoonist of Marathi language, Raghunath Balkrishna Kelkar was born in Dhule. His first cartoon was published in the Kirloskar magazine in 1929. His cartoons are displayed in many museums the world over.

'''3) Janardan Maharaj Valavi:'''

Janardan Maharaj Valavi was a great social worker with a mission for development of tribal people. Born at Mundalwad in a tribal family, he was a board member of the West Khandesh Bhil Seva Mandal, an NGO founded by Nanasaheb Thakar. In 1963, he founded the Satpura Shikshak Prasarak Mandal, a society for propagation of education. The Maharashtra State Government felicitated him with Dalit Mitra and Adivasi Sevak awards for his contributions towards development of tribal communities and backward classes.

'''4) Late Shri Shankar ShriKrishna Dev:'''

Late Shri Shankar ShriKrishna Dev was born in Dhule. He discovered Shivthar Ghal in 1960, the place where Samarth Ramdas Swami wrote Daasbodh (a philosophical masterpiece).<ref>https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid=68&smid=22&did=35&dsid=14</ref>

'''5) [[Smita Patil]]:'''

Shirpur in district is the hometown (Bhatpure- Village) of Bollywood actress Smita Patil.

'''6) [[Lata Mangeshkar]]'s Mother (Mai):'''

[[Thalner]] Village which comes under Shirpur tahsil, is the hometown of Smt. Shudhhamati, Lata Mangeshkar's mother, affectionately called 'Mai'. She was the daughter of Seth Haridas Ramdas Lad - a prosperous businessman of the town of Thalner.

'''7) [[Ram V Sutar]]:'''

Ram Vanji Sutar<ref>[[Ram V Sutar]]</ref> is an Indian sculptor.

In 1999 he received the Padma Shri award and later in 2016 he received Padma Bhushan award from the Government of India. He has created more than fifty monumental sculptures in the last forty years of his career. The most well known among his works is the bust of Mahatma Gandhi that he sculpted, which is instantly recognizable worldwide, and copies of it were presented by the Government of India to other countries like France, Italy, Argentina, Barbados, Russia, England, Italy, and Argentina where they have been put on display on the occasion of the Gandhian Centenary Celebrations.

'''8) [[Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade]] :'''

Vishwanath Kashinath Rajwade was the History researcher. He was known for his deep research in Indian History. He is known as "Itihasacharya". In Dhule RSM build an museum known as Rajwade Vastu Sangrahalaya. Which contain many old documents, books and things.

'''9) [[Yashvantrao Sakharam Desale]] :'''

Yashvantrao Sakharam Desale was MLA and the first Freedom fighter from Kasare awarded by Tamraptra by Mrs. Indira Gandhi (Ex. PM of India)

==Image Gallery==
<gallery>
NH-6 in outskirts of Dhule City, Maharashtra.jpg|NH-6 in outskirts of Dhule City
Image:Shivtharghal Dhule.JPG|[[Shivtharghal]], where [[Samarth Ramdas|Samartha Ramdas Swami]] wrote the book [[Dasbodh]], was (re) discovered by Late Shri. Shankar Shrikrushna Dev, of Dhule in 1930.
Image:Agra road dhule diwali 07.JPG|Agra Road in Dhule on the eve of Lakshmi-Poojan, [[Diwali]] 2007
Nashik Mumbai NH3.jpg|NH-3 in outskirts
Gol Police Chouki, Dhule.jpg|Gol Police Chouki, Old AB Road, Dhule
Siddheshwar Ganesh Mandir, Dhule.jpg|Siddheshwar Ganesh Mandir on the bank of Panjhara river in Dhule
Statue of Shivaji Raje at Shiv Tirth, Dhule.JPG|Statue of Shivaji Raje at Shiv Tirth, Dhule City
Zilla Parishad, Dhule.jpg|Zilla Parishad, Dhule
A Suzlon Group manufactured wind farm in Dhule, India.jpg|754 MW Wind Farm at Dhule
Way to Mohadi Upnagar.jpg|Way to Mohadi Upnagar.jpg
RTO Office, Dhule.jpg|RTO Office, Dhule
</gallery>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dhule.gov.in Dhule City Gov. Site]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070311000602/http://dhule.gov.in/ Dhule City Gov. Site]
* [http://www.dhule.biz Dhule.biz Dhule Online News Website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170529063401/http://dhule.biz/ Dhule.biz Dhule Online News Website]
* [http://www.dhulecity.info DhuleCity.info]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120128105644/http://www.dhulecity.info/ DhuleCity.info]
* [http://www.shirpur.in Shirpur.in information about Shirpur]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131001221053/http://www.shirpur.in/ Shirpur.in information about Shirpur]
* [http://www.dhulesports.in information about sports in dhule]

* [https://dhulepolice.gov.in/ Dhule District Police]
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Latest revision as of 16:12, 3 January 2025

This article is about the Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra, India. For its namesake district, see Dhule district.

Dhule
City
Dhule Flyover, Gurudwara, Tower Garden
Dhule is located in Maharashtra
Dhule
Dhule
Location of Dhule City in Maharashtra state
Coordinates: 20°53′59″N 74°46′11″E / 20.89972°N 74.76972°E / 20.89972; 74.76972
CountryIndia India
StateMaharashtra
RegionKhandesh (North Maharashtra)
DivisionNashik
DistrictDhule district
Tourist attractions
Drive in city
TalukasDhule
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
 • District collectorShri
 • Superintendent of PoliceShri
 • Municipal CommissionerShri
 • MayorVacant
Area
 • City
172 km2 (66 sq mi)
 • RankMaharashtra: 7th
Dimensions
 • Length29.4 km (18.3 mi)
 • Width26.7 km (16.6 mi)
Elevation
319 m (1,047 ft)
Population
[1]
855,603
 • RankIndia: 23rd Maharashtra: 8th
 • Metro
675,603
DemonymDhulekar
Languages
 • OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
42400x
Telephone code+91 256
ISO 3166 code[[ISO 3166-2:IN|]]
Vehicle registrationMH-18
Sex ratio52/48 ♂/♀
ClimateAw (Köppen)
Avg. summer temperature44 °C (111 °F)
Avg. winter temperature20 °C (68 °F)
Websitewww.dhule.nic.in

Dhule is one of the largest cities in Maharashtra, and central region of India. The city located in the Dhule District in the northwestern part of Maharashtra state, India known as West Khandesh. Situated on the banks of Panzara River, Dhule is the regional headquarters of MIDC, Forest, Taapi River Fedreshan, RTO, and MTDC.

The city is mainly known for the Hindu temple of Adishakti Ekvira and Swaminarayan Temple. Dhule is also one of the important place for Jain Religion for number of Jain Temples and Dharamshala are in the city.[citation needed]

The city, with industrial areas, schools, hospitals, and residential areas, has communications and transport infrastructures. Dhule is largely emerging as one of the upcoming hubs of textile, edible oil, Information Technology, and power-loom across the state and has gained a strategic advantage for being on the junction of three National Highways viz. NH-3, NH-6, and NH-211 and on most anticipated Manmad – Indore Rail Project. Recently Ministry of Surface Transport has granted conversion of surrounding 4 state highways to National Highway, after which Dhule would be the one amongst very few cities in India being located on convergence of 7 National Highways. Conversion of NH-3 from four lanes to six lanes between Dhule and Nashik with modern facilities is under process.[2][3]

Dhule city is also a part of Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project, as Node – 17, India's most ambitious infrastructure program, aiming to develop new industrial cities and converging next generation technologies across infrastructure sectors.[4][5][6]

As a part of creating employment across smaller cities, Ministry of Electronics and IT has also given in-principle approval for setting BPO at Dhule.[7][8]

History

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Until the beginning of the 19th century, Dhule was an insignificant village, subordinate to Laling, the capital of the Laling or Fatehabad Subdivision. Under the rule of the Nizam, Laling was incorporated with the District of Daulatabad. The town passed successively through the hands of the Arab kings, the Mughals, and the Nizam, and into the power of the Peshwas about 1795. In 1803, it was completely deserted by its inhabitants on account of the ravages of Holkar and the terrible famine of that year. In the following year, Balaji Balwant, a dependant of the Vinchurkar, to whom the parganas of Laling and Songir had been granted by the Peshwa, repeopled the town and received from the Vinchurkar, in return for his services, a grant of inam land and other privileges. He was subsequently entrusted with the entire management of the territory of Songir and Laling, and fixed his headquarters at Dhule, where he continued to exercise authority till the occupation of the country by the British in 1818. Dhule was immediately chosen as the headquarters of the newly formed District of Khandesh by Captain John Briggs. In British Raj Britishers call it Dhulia.In January 1819, he obtained sanction for building public offices for the transaction of revenue and judicial business. Artificers were brought from distant places, and the buildings were erected at a total cost of £2700. Every encouragement was offered to traders and others to settle in the new town. Building sites were granted rent-free in perpetuity, and advances were made both to the old inhabitants and strangers to enable them to erect substantial houses. At this time, Captain Briggs described Dhule as a small town, surrounded by garden cultivation, and shut in between an irrigation channel and the river. The town was located on the southern bank of the Panzara River with an area of about one square mile. In 1819, the population numbered only 2509 persons, living in 401 houses. In 1863, there were 10,000 inhabitants; while by 1872 the number had further increased to 12,489, with 2620 houses. From the date of its occupation by the British, the progress of Dhule had been steady. Towards the end of the 19th century the town had already become a significant trading center due to the trade in cotton and linseed. Coarse cotton, woolen cloths and turbans were manufactured for local use around this time. In 1872, Dhule was visited by a severe flood, which did much damage to houses and property.[9][10]

The Dhulia aka Dhule civil hospital was established in 1825 by the British government.[11]

Dhule was a cantonment town, and in year 1881 had two hospitals, telegraph and post offices. In 1873–74 there were four Government schools, with 551 pupils. Historically, the town has been divided into New and Old Dhule. In the latter, the houses were irregularly built, the majority being of a very humble description.[9][10]

Geography

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Dhule is located at 20°54′N 74°47′E / 20.9°N 74.78°E / 20.9; 74.78.[12] It has an average elevation of 250 metres (787 feet). Dhule lies in the Khandesh region, which forms the northwest corner of the Deccan Plateau. Dhule City is a part of khandesh region.

The Dhule district is bordered in the west by the Gujarat State and in the north by Madhya Pradesh along with Nandurbar district, and in the south and east by Nashik district and Jalgaon District respectively. It is situated in a valley of the Tapi River along the banks of the Panzara River.

Subdivisions in Dhule city

  1. Devpur
  2. Mahindale
  3. Nakane Upnagar
  4. Walwadi Upnagar
  5. Mohadi Upnagar
  6. Nagavbari
  7. Nagaon
  8. Old Dhule
  9. Chittod
  10. Morane
  11. Anandkhede
  12. Varkhede
  13. Awadhan
  14. Raver
  15. Nyahlod
  16. Balapur-Fagne Upnagar
  17. Wadibhokar

Climate

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Climate data for Dhule
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29
(84) 		32
(90) 		36
(97) 		38
(100) 		39
(102) 		34
(93) 		30
(86) 		29
(84) 		30
(86) 		32
(90) 		30
(86) 		28
(82) 		32
(90)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 12
(54) 		14
(57) 		19
(66) 		22
(72) 		25
(77) 		24
(75) 		22
(72) 		21
(70) 		21
(70) 		19
(66) 		15
(59) 		12
(54) 		19
(66)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 33.33
(1.31) 		2.1
(0.08) 		3.3
(0.13) 		3.5
(0.14) 		4.4
(0.17) 		114.2
(4.50) 		115.6
(4.55) 		119.6
(4.71) 		121.6
(4.79) 		60.8
(2.39) 		10.7
(0.42) 		6.5
(0.26) 		595.63
(23.45)
Source: Dhule Weather

The climate of the district is on the whole dry except during the south-west monsoon season. The year may be divided into four seasons. The cold season from December to February is followed by the hot season from March to May. The south-west monsoon season which follows thereafter, lasts till September. October and November constitute the post-monsoon season.

The average annual rainfall in the district is 674.0 mm. The rainfall is heavier in the hilly regions of the Western Ghats mountain range and the Satpura ranges. From about the latter half of February, temperatures increase steadily till May which is the hottest part of the year with the mean daily maximum temperature at 40.7 degrees Celsius.

From November, both day and night temperatures drop rapidly till January which is the coldest month with the mean daily minimum at 16.2-degree Celsius. Except during the south-west monsoon season when the humidity is above 70 per cent, the air is rather dry over the district during the rest of the year.

Demographics

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Religions in Dhule city (2011)[13]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 64.52%
Islam
 
 31.58%
Jainism
 
 1.60%
Buddhism
 
 1.31%
Other or not stated
 
 0.99%

As of 2011 India census,[14] Dhule had a population of 375,603. At the 2011 census, males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dhule has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 80% and, female literacy is 69%. 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Languages in Dhule city (2011)[15]

  Marathi (54.04%)
  Urdu (28.32%)
  Hindi (6.01%)
  Khandeshi (4.07%)
  Marwari (2.07%)
  Sindhi (1.56%)
  Bhili (1.01%)
  Gujarati (0.98%)
  Others (1.94%)

At the time of the 2011 census, 54.04% of the population spoke Marathi, 28.32% Urdu, 6.01% Hindi, 4.07% Khandeshi, 2.07% Marwari, 1.56% Sindhi, 1.01% Bhili and 0.98% Gujarati as their first language.[15]

Education

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Colleges

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Medical colleges

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Government Hospital

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Shri Bhausaheb Hire Government Medical College was founded in 1989. Earlier hospital of Medical College was sub-merged with that of District Civil Hospital. However, since it was leading to several conflicts amongst staff of respective departments, Department of Medical Education decided to venture out itself from District Civil Hospital and erected its new building with state of the art medical facilities at Chakkar Bardi area of the city; around 8 km away from city alongside NH-6 with total capacity of 500 beds and have shifted with effect from 14 March 2016.

At the old site in city, New Civil Hospital with a total capacity of 200 to 250 beds is proposed. MSRTC has resumed city-bus service connecting Central Bus Stand to Chakkar Bardi, so as to avoid any inconvenience to public.[16][17]

Industries and Economy of the City

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Dhule is well known for purest 'milk and ghee' production, maximum cultivable land and production of groundnut, foremost in agro-based industries, leader in wind power generation.

In the Sakri Taluka there is the one of Asia's Largest Solar projects near Chhadvel Korde village.

Also there is Asia's largest Wind Mills Project run by Suzlon Company near Chhadvel Korde and Nijampur villages.

Dondaicha in Shindkheda taluka is famous for the chilly market. There is also a Starch factory here. Many cottage industries are operational in the district. Beedi rolling, pottery, brick making, knitting saris on handlooms, oil extraction from ground nut and sesame are few of them. Wood cutting units are operated at Dhule, Shirpur and Pimpalner.[18][better source needed]

Being centrally located on about to complete Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project (DMIC), Safexpress has established India's largest Logistics Park in the outskirts of Dhule City on National Highway No. 6.[19][20]

As part of the successful development of the region under DMIC, there is a need to focus on ensuring the requisite irrigation infrastructure for ensuring availability of water throughout the year.

Reasons for selecting Dhule- Nardana Investment Region (DNIR):

  • Being located close to the intersection of NH-6, NH-3 and NH-211, this region enjoys advantage of excellent connectivity to ports and hinterland.
  • With abundant supply of raw materials and human resources, this region has wide potential for setting up of manufacturing units for textile products.
  • Dhule Airport is also located close to the proposed region.
  • This region is served by the major river basin formed by Tapi River[21][22][23]

Keep apart proposed DNIR, snapshot of existing Dhule M.I.D.C. is as under:[24]

1) Dhule Industrial Area:

M.I.D.C. has planned to develop an industrial area on 400.35 Hect. of land. About 278.08 Hect. of land has come into possession of MIDC. MIDC has provided all the basic infrastructure such as roads, street lights, water supply pipe lines in this area.

MIDC has constructed an earthen dam on Motinala to fulfill the requirement of water of the industrial area. MIDC has provided water supply scheme of 4.50 MLD capacity. Presently the consumption of the water is about 2.20 MLD. The rate of allotment of the industrial plot is Rs. 100.00 per sqm. The Association namely "Dhule Avdhan Manufacturers Association Avadhan, Dhule" has been established for the development of Industries in MIDC Dhule Industrial Area.

The expansion of existing MIDC has been proposed vide Phase- II in Raver area, situated in outskirts of the city, which is having an area of more than 1600 acres (643 hectares) and currently this proposal is under consideration of State Government.

Planned Manmad-Dhule-Indore Railway line have also been considered in the original proposal of DMIC (Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project), which will boost Industrial growth in and around city.[25][26]

2) Nardana Central Government sponsored Growth Centre:

MIDC has planned to develop an industrial area on 750.09 Hect. of land. About 648.56 Hect. of land has come in possession of MIDC. The reservation of water for 4.38 MM3 per year has been granted by Irrigation Department. MIDC has provided the water supply scheme for this industrial area. This scheme includes Jackwell, 600 mm dia PSC raw water rising main (13.50 km.), 400 mm dia PSC pure water rising main (9.50 km.) water treatment plant of 6 MLD capacity & 1000 cum capacity ESR. Presently MIDC is developing phase I having land 480 Hect. MIDC has completed 7.22 km. WBM roads, out of which asphalting of 2.10 km road is completed. MIDC has also provided the water supply distribution pipelines. The rate of allotment of industrial plot is Rs. 50.00 per Sqm.

Under proposed DMIC, The Nardana Textile Park is being set up 30 km from Dhule City. The total area of the park will be approximately 648 hectares, on which 72 plots will be demarcated. The Dhule airstrip, just 30 km away from the industrial area, will provide accessibility to the park and facilitate a quick movement of material.[27]

Subdivisions in Dhule taluka

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  1. East Dhule city (old Dhule city area)
  2. West Dhule City (Walwadi and Devpur area)
  3. Central Dhule (municipality area)
  4. South Dhule City (Mohadi area of city)
  5. North Dhule City (Nagavbari area of city)
  6. Songir (North Dhule Taluka)
  7. Fagne (South-East Dhule Taluka)
  8. kusumbe(West Dhule Taluka)
  9. Kapadane (East Dhule Taluka)
  10. Aarvi (South- West Dhule Taluka)

Transportation

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Rail

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There are regular trains from Dhule to CSMT Mumbai. Dhule Terminus (Station Code: DHI) is also connected to Chalisgaon Junction Railway Station under Central Railways. The Chalisgaon Dhule Passenger runs between the two stations four times a day. As well as Dhule is important station on proposed railway line from Manmaad to Indore. Dhule city has two stations - one is Dhule and New Dhule.

Road

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Dhule- Central Bus Stand

Dhule is one of the few cities in the Maharashtra State which is located on the junction of three National Highways, these being NH-3, NH-6 and NH-211. Through the Asian highway project, portions of NH3 and NH6 passing through Dhule have been converted into numbered Asian Highways AH47 & AH46 respectively.

Due to the heavy use of Central Bus Stand and traffic congestion within the city, one more bus stand has been built in Deopur, which became fully operational from 23 March 2015. From this stand, about 120 route buses are running on a daily basis.[28][29][30] Central Bus Stand is connected to Deopur Bus Stand by four 25 seater mini-buses by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC). These buses run from Central Bus Stand to Nagav and from Deopur Bus Stand to Laling.[28][31] Recognizing ongoing expansion of the city limits and the increased population, Shri Annasaheb Misal (IAS), The Collector & District Magistrate of Dhule and Shri Rajendra Deore (Dhule Depot Controller) of MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi.

Air

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Dhule Airport (IATA: DHL, ICAO: VA53) is located at Gondur area in Dhule, Maharashtra, India. This airstrip was constructed in 1974 by the Public Works Department[32] and was transferred to the Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC) after its formation in 2002.[33]

Local Transport

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MSRTC started city-bus services in July 2016. This service is available on four different routes – Laling to Nagav, Fagne to Morane, Walwadi to Vadjai, and CBS to Chakkar Bardi. City bus service handover to corporation in 2024, that running e-bus within city and suburbs. City bus port is established at Mohadi.

Notable people

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See also

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References

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