Maharashtra at a glance
Maharashtra is a state located in western India. Its capital is Mumbai, which is also the largest city in the state and one of the largest cities in the world. Maharashtra is India's second-most populous state and one of the most industrialized state in India. The economy of the state is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries such as finance, IT, and entertainment. Maharashtra is the home of Bollywood which is one of the largest film industry in the World. The state is also known for its scenic beaches, hill stations, and historical monuments such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves.
Here, Maharashtra at a glance provides important information and figures about Maharashtra. This is helpful for General Knowledge exams.
| Particulars | Description |
|---|---|
| Capital | Mumbai |
| Established | 22037 |
| Largest City | Mumbai |
| Latitude | 13° N to 20.5° N |
| Longitude | 70° E to 80.5° E |
| Area Total | 307,713 km2 |
| Districts | 36 |
| Sub-divisions | 109 |
| Talukas | 358 |
| No. of Municipal Corporations | 27 |
| Total Towns | 534 |
| Villages | 43665 |
| Total Population (Census 2011) | 11,23,74,333 |
| Male (Census 2011) | 5,82,43,056 |
| Female (Census 2011) | 5,41,31,277 |
| Density | 370/km2 |
| Literacy Rate -Total | 82.34% |
| Literacy Rate -Male | 88.38% |
| Literacy Rate -Female | 75.87% |
| Highest peak | Kalsubai (5,400 ft) |
| Official Language | Marathi |
| State Mammal | Indian giant squirrel |
| State Bird | Yellow-footed green pigeon |
| State Fish | Rohu |
| State Flower | Jarul |
| State Tree | Mango Tree |
| Airport | Mumbai,Nagpur,Aurangabad,Jalgaon,Shirdi,Nanded,Sindhudurg,Kolhapur |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | 48 |
| Rajya Sabha Seat | 19 |
| Vidhan Sabha Constituency | Assembly - 288, Legislative Council - 78 |
