| VIDARBH Vidarbh is the eastern region of Maharashtr, comprising Nagpur and Amravati Division. It occupies 31.6% of total area of Maharashtra (Population: 21.3% of the state). It borders Madhya Pradesh to the north, Chhatisgarh to the east, Telangana to the south and Marathwada and Khandesh regions of Maharashtra to the west.
The names of districts in Vidarbh are: Bhandar, Buldhan, Chandrapur, Garhchiroli, Gondiya, Nagpur, Wardh, Washim and Yavatmal.
Situated in central India, Vidarbh has its own rich cultural and historical background. The largest city in Vidarbh is Nagpur. A majority of Vidarbhis speak Marathi and Varhadi - a dialect of Marathi.
The Nagpur region is famous for oranges and cotton. It also has rich mineral resources and forestry.
In recent past, there have been demands for a separate state of Vidarbh. Due to low rainfall and shortage of water, the living conditions of farmers in this region are poor compared to rest of the state.
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