Cultural Zones of India, Nagpur

#18 among attractions in Nagpur

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The Cultural Zones of India are seven overlapping zones defined by the Ministry of Culture of the Government of India to promote and preserve the cultural heritage of various regions of India. Each of these zones has been provided with a zonal centre. Most zonal centres were announced by the then-Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, in 1985 and formally began functioning in the 1986–87 period. Their stated goal is "to strengthen the ancient roots of Indian culture and evolve and enrich composite national culture". ()

Coordinates: 21°9'0"N, 79°4'48"E

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Cultural Zones of India – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Maharajbagh Zoo, Zero Mile, Shukrawari Lake.

0.6 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur
15 min walk • The Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground is a cricket ground located in the city of Nagpur. The ground is known as the VCA Ground and belongs to the Central Zone. The first match was played here in October 1969. As of 19 August 2017, it has hosted nine Tests and 14 ODIs.
0.5 miSW
Zoo
Maharajbagh Zoo, Nagpur
13 min walk • Maharajbagh zoo is the central zoo of Nagpur, India. The zoo is located in the heart of the city and has been built on the garden of the Bhonsle and Maratha rulers of the city. The zoo comes under the Central Zoo Authority of India and is maintained by the Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth of Nagpur.
~250 ftE
Memorial
Zero Mile, Nagpur
2 min walk • Zero Mile Stone is a monument built by British during the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1907 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The Zero Mile Stone consists of a pillar made up of sandstone and another small stone representing the GTS Standard Bench Mark, and four stucco horses that were added later.
1.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Shukrawari Lake, Nagpur
32 min walk • It is known by the names Shukravari Talao, Gandhi Sagar Lake and Jumma lake. It is located in Nagpur in front of Raman Science Center.
~1650 ftE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Sitabuldi Fort, Nagpur
8 min walk • Sitabuldi Fort, site of the Battle of Sitabuldi in 1817, is located atop a hillock in central Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. this fort was built by a Gond king, Raja Bhakt Buland Shah in year 1702, then with some political reason or negotiation between bhosels and rajgonds this...
~740 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum
Nagpur Central Museum, Nagpur
4 min walk • The Nagpur Central Museum, popularly known as Ajab Bangla, is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1863, Nagpur Central Museum is one of the oldest museums in India and Maharashtra.
0.4 miN
21°9'23"N • 79°4'46"E
Bishop Cotton School, Nagpur
12 min walk • Universities and schools
1.2 miSE
Neighbourhood
Ganesh Peth, Nagpur
32 min walk • Ganesh Peth or Ganesh Peth Colony is a locality based in the city district of Nagpur, Maharashtra. It belongs to Vidarbh region of the Nagpur Division and is close to some destinations in Nagpur like the ST Stand Square, Shukrwari Lake and Ramwadi.
1 miN
Universities and schools
Government Polytechnic, Nagpur
25 min walk • The Government Polytechnic, Nagpur is an autonomous educational institution of the government of Maharashtra, a state in Western India.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Dhantoli, Nagpur
29 min walk • Dhantoli is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It is densely populated. It is home to a large number of hospitals and other establishments. Initially Dhantoli was the home to Booty the Treasurer of Raja of Nagpur and Marathi Brahmins.
0.6 miW
Universities and schools
Hislop College, Nagpur
15 min walk • Hislop College, Nagpur is one of the oldest colleges in the city of Nagpur. It is affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cultural Zones of India?

Nearby attractions include Zero Mile, Nagpur (2 min walk), Nagpur Central Museum, Nagpur (4 min walk), Sitabuldi Fort, Nagpur (8 min walk), Bishop Cotton School, Nagpur (12 min walk).

How to get to Cultural Zones of India by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cultural Zones of India:

Metro

Zero Mile • Lines: Orange Line (6 min walk)
Kasturchand Park • Lines: Orange Line (9 min walk)

Bus

Sitabuldi City Bus Stand (14 min walk)
Nagpur Main Bus Stand (34 min walk)

Train

Nagpur Junction (15 min walk)