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Navapur
Navapur is a Municipality and headquarters for Navapur Taluka in Nandurbar district, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Navapur municipality is situated on the border with the state of Gujarat. It is approximately 100 km both from Surat and Dhule. Rangavali River passes by Navapur. The railway station of Navapur is built in two states; one half of it is in Maharashtra and the other half is in Gujarat. Even a train which halts at Navapur Railway station is stationed half in Maharashtra and half in Gujarat.
The municipality is overlooked by hills on one side. Navapur is the developing city in Nandurbar district
Navapur's history is rooted in its strategic location on ancient trade routes. It once served as a vital stop along the Mughal trade route to Agra, evidenced by the remnants of a serai (inn) and caravan sentry forts. These structures stand as silent witnesses to the town's bustling past as a center of commerce and cultural exchange.
The region's diverse cultural tapestry also reflects the influence of various rulers and communities. The presence of the Bhil tribal community, along with Marathi and Gujarati populations, has shaped Navapur's unique identity.
Christian Missionary Influence
Along with Navapur, the broader region of Khandesh (which includes present-day Navapur) witnessed the arrival of Christian missionaries in the 19th century. These missionaries, often associated with various denominations, established schools, hospitals, and churches in different parts of the region. Their work focused on conversion of Bhil community by showcasing education, healthcare, and social reform, contributing to the development of local communities.
Navapur thrives as a marketing and processing town for the surrounding agricultural areas. The municipality has agro based industries such as a sugar factory and toor dal mill as well as other food processing facilities. Rentio foods private ltd. is household name in dal business. Agro based industries and related occupations like animal husbandry and poultry farming are practiced by the people here. Desai Poultry Farm was the first poultry farm founded by Shri Hasu Desai at nearby village called Uchchhal.
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Navapur
Navapur is a Municipality and headquarters for Navapur Taluka in Nandurbar district, in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Navapur municipality is situated on the border with the state of Gujarat. It is approximately 100 km both from Surat and Dhule. Rangavali River passes by Navapur. The railway station of Navapur is built in two states; one half of it is in Maharashtra and the other half is in Gujarat. Even a train which halts at Navapur Railway station is stationed half in Maharashtra and half in Gujarat.
The municipality is overlooked by hills on one side. Navapur is the developing city in Nandurbar district
Navapur's history is rooted in its strategic location on ancient trade routes. It once served as a vital stop along the Mughal trade route to Agra, evidenced by the remnants of a serai (inn) and caravan sentry forts. These structures stand as silent witnesses to the town's bustling past as a center of commerce and cultural exchange.
The region's diverse cultural tapestry also reflects the influence of various rulers and communities. The presence of the Bhil tribal community, along with Marathi and Gujarati populations, has shaped Navapur's unique identity.
Christian Missionary Influence
Along with Navapur, the broader region of Khandesh (which includes present-day Navapur) witnessed the arrival of Christian missionaries in the 19th century. These missionaries, often associated with various denominations, established schools, hospitals, and churches in different parts of the region. Their work focused on conversion of Bhil community by showcasing education, healthcare, and social reform, contributing to the development of local communities.
Navapur thrives as a marketing and processing town for the surrounding agricultural areas. The municipality has agro based industries such as a sugar factory and toor dal mill as well as other food processing facilities. Rentio foods private ltd. is household name in dal business. Agro based industries and related occupations like animal husbandry and poultry farming are practiced by the people here. Desai Poultry Farm was the first poultry farm founded by Shri Hasu Desai at nearby village called Uchchhal.