Maharashtra

State • Capital: Mumbai

State

Population

12.64 crore

Area

3,07,713 km²

Capital

Mumbai

Language

Marathi

Literacy

82.3%

Overview

CapitalMumbai
Largest CityMumbai
Official LanguageMarathi
Area3,07,713 km²
Population12.64 crore
Density365/km²
Literacy Rate82.3%
HDI0.696
Sex Ratio929 per 1000
Founded01 May 1960

Demographics

Urban vs Rural Population

Urban45.2%
Rural54.8%

Religious Composition

Economy

GSDP

3,20,00,00,00,00,000

Per Capita Income

2,53,000

Major Industries

Financial ServicesITPharmaceuticalsEntertainmentTextilesAutomotive

Government

Chief MinisterEknath Shinde
GovernorRamesh Bais
Ruling PartyShiv Sena (Eknath Shinde)
Lok Sabha Seats48
Rajya Sabha Seats19

Quick Facts

Famous For

BollywoodVada PavPuran PoliAlphonso MangoesKolhapuri Chappals

Major Festivals

Ganesh ChaturthiGudi PadwaDiwaliHoliPola

Tourist Places

Gateway of IndiaAjanta CavesEllora CavesShirdiLonavala

Major Rivers

Godavari, Krishna, Tapi, Narmada, Bhima

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