Author: The Executive Editor and Secretary Gazetteers Department, Government of Maharashtra
Place: Nagpur
Publisher: The Executive Editor and Secretary Gazetteers Department, Government of Maharashtra
Year: 1972
Pages: 940
Subject: Bomaby/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Gazetteer
Shelf: C7R6
Accession No: B1540
Contents: Preface General Introduction Map Chap 1: General Chap 2: History Chap 3: The People Chap 4: Agriculture and Irrigation Chap 5: Industries Chap 6: Banking Trade and Commerce Chap 7: Communications Chap 8: Miscellaneous Occupations Chap 9: Economic Trends Chap 10: General Administration Chap 11: Revenue Administration Chap 12: Law Order and Justice Chap 13: Other Departments Chap 14: Local Self-Government Chap 15: Education and Culture Chap 16: Medical and Public Health Services Chap 17: Other Social Services Chap 18: Public Life and Voluntary Social Service Organisations Chap 19: Places Directory of Villages and Town Bibliography Appendix Plates Index
Abstract: The Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Osmanabad District offers a detailed overview of the district’s geography, history, society, economy, administration, and culture. It covers historical development, demographics, social structure, and economic activities including agriculture, irrigation, industries, trade, and banking. Administrative systems, law and order, revenue, and local self-government are examined, alongside educational, cultural, medical, and public health services. The gazetteer also highlights social and voluntary initiatives and provides descriptive accounts of notable places. Supporting materials include maps, a directory of villages and towns, a bibliography, appendix, plates, and an index, making it an essential reference for researchers and policymakers.