Maharashtra at a glance
Maharashtra is located in the western part of the country. Mumbai is also known as the financial, commercial, and the entertainment capital of India. Here, Maharashtra at a glance provides important information and figures about Maharashtra. This is helpful for General Knowledge exams.
Particulars | Description |
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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 |