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Gazetteer literally means only a geographical index or geographical dictionary.It not only includes a
comprehensive description of the physical and natural features of a region but also a broad narrative
of the social,political,economic and cultural life of the people living in a district.The topics on physical
features, material resources, history,customs and manners of the people,trade,agriculture,industries,
communication,administrative departments, voluntary social organisations and places of interest
in a district are covered.
Gazetteers Department is a separate Directorate of the Govt
of Maharashtra under the administrative control of the Cultural
Affairs Department of the Govt. of Maharashtra. >>more
Compilation and publication of the revised District Gazetteers
edition was started in 1949.Accordingly 2 District Gazetteer
volumes of the 26 district of the time of formation. >>more
 
  Dr. A. S. Pathak
Executive Editor and Secretary
Gazetteers Department,
27, Burjorji Bharucha Marg, Fort
Mumbai : 400023

Tel Nos : 22691124 / 22678779
 
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