Marathwada has historically known for its poverty, droughts and agricultural backwardness.
The word "Marathwada" has been used since the times of the Nizams.
The region coincides with the Aurangabad Division of Maharashtra.
It borders the states of Karnataka and Telangana, and it lies to the west of the Vidarbha and east of Khandesh regions of Maharashtra.
The largest city of Marathwada is Aurangabad.
Its people speak Marathi and Dakhini.
Marathwada has historically known for its poverty, droughts and agricultural backwardness. The word "Marathwada" has been used since the times of the Nizams. The region coincides with the Aurangabad Division of Maharashtra. It borders the states of Karnataka and Telangana, and it lies to the west of the Vidarbha and east of Khandesh regions of Maharashtra. The largest city of Marathwada is Aurangabad. Its people speak Marathi and Dakhini.
Economy of Maharashtra