Dhule is a prominent city located in the northwestern part of Maharashtra state in central India. It serves as one of the largest cities within the state and is situated specifically in the Dhule District, an area known as West Khandesh.
The city is positioned on the banks of the Panzara River. It functions as a regional headquarters for several significant administrative and industrial bodies, including the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), the Regional Transport Office (RTO), and the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC).