Maharashtra

About Maharashtra



Situated in the western part of the country, the Deccan, Maharashtra happens to be the third largest state in the nation and stands second in population among all Indian states. Surrounded by the Arabian Sea to its west, Gujarat to its northwest, Madhya Pradesh to its north, Karnataka to its south and Chhattisgarh and Telangana to its East, this state of India is 3,07,713 sq km in area.

Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra as well as the financial capital of the entire country. Nagpur is known as the auxiliary capital of the state. Also known as the wealthiest state, Maharashtra contributes around 15% of the industrial output of the country and around 14% of its gross domestic product. The state has a varied landscape and is bounded by the Western Ghats. It boasts of several wildlife sanctuaries and national parks, and also patronizes project Tiger, which is an attempt to preserve the endangered species like the Bengal tiger, to conserve the bio-heritage of the country. Maharashtra has a tropical monsoon climate and the annual rainfall is between 400 mm to 6000 mm annually, with the Konkan area receiving the maximum rainfall in the state. The average temperature varies in between 25 to 27 degree Celsius in a year. With six administrative districts and five main regions, Maharashtra has 19 Rajya Sabha or Upper House seats and 48 Lok Sabha or Lower House seats.

Facts on Maharashtra
Official Websitewww.maharashtra.gov.in
Date of FormationMay 1, 1960
Area307,713 sq km
Density365/Km2
Population (2011)112374333
Males Population (2011)58243056
Females Population (2011)54131277
No. of District36
CapitalMumbai
RiversGodavari, Penganga, Bhima, Parvara, Mula
Forests & National ParkTadoba NP, Nagzira NP, Gugamal NP
LanguagesMarathi, English, Konkani
Neighbours StateMadhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana, Karnataka, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli
State AnimalIndian Giant Squirrel
State BirdYellow-footed Green Pigeon
State TreeMango
State FlowerLagerstroemia
Net State Domestic Product (2011)83471
Literacy Rate (2011)79.85%
Females per 1000 males925
Chief MinisterDevendra Fadnavis
GovernorChennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao
Assembly constituency288
Parliamentary constituency48


Maharashtra Tourism

Maharashtra offers many attractions to the tourists coming from all across the globe. The place is famous for caves dating back to 1st century BC. Cave architecture developed by cutting the rocks to make halls called Viharas, Chaityas (pillared halls) and sculptures by Buddhist, Hindu and Jains. Mumbai is one of the most visited cities in the state. One may enjoy the film industry, Gateway of India, Marine Drive, Juhu Beach, Essel World, Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Haji Ali Dargah, Mani Bhawan, Jahangir Art Gallery, etc. There is Appu Ghar and Baneshwar in Pune, Ajanta and Ellora caves in Aurangabad, Bhahmagiri in Nashik, several dams all across the major cities like the Khadakwasla and Panshet Dam in Pune and many more. The Sahyadris, the Rajmachi Forts and the Waki woods are the places visited by the trekkers. The state is home to several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries like Bor Wildlife and Pench National park. Several places like the Ambarnath temple, Kailash temple, Afgan memorial, Osho Ashram, Shri Hazur Sahib and Bibi ka Maqbara may be visited for historical interest and religious fervour. The state has a number of beaches like Madh Island beach, Kihim and Mandwa, harnai and several hill stations to be visited like the Amboli, Lonavala, Khandala and Panchgani. There are several monuments like the Chand Minar, Lal Mahal and Kesari Wada and forts like the Mumbai Fort, Pratapgarh Fort and the Daulatabad Fort, which the tourists can visit on their Maharashtrian itinerary.


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