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Navāpur, India

Navāpur is a town of 34,207 people in Maharashtra, India.

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Population34,207 GeoNames
Elevation134 m 440 ft
Time zoneAsia/Kolkata
Nearest airportDhule Airport (DHL) 101 km

Why visit Navāpur

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark in and around town.

About Navāpur

Navapur is a Municipality and headquarters for Navapur Taluka in Nandurbar district, in the state of Maharashtra, India.

From the Wikipedia article Navapur (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

State Border

Monument and historic site · 2.3 km

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Healthcare1

SDH, Navapur

Hospital · 1.3 km

Sub District Hospital

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History

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.

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.

From the History section of Navapur on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Map of Navāpur

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Getting there and nearby towns

Dhule Airport (DHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 101 km away.

  • Bhurivel 23 km west, about 23 min by car
  • Songadh 24 km west, about 24 min by car
  • Ukal 24 km west, about 24 min by car
  • Khāndbāra 30 km northeast, about 30 min by car
  • Selamba 40 km north, about 40 min by car
  • Vyāra 42 km west, about 42 min by car
  • Sāgbāra 43 km north, about 43 min by car
  • Khapar 44 km north, about 44 min by car
  • Ahwa 46 km south, about 46 min by car
  • Nandurbar 52 km northeast, about 52 min by car

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