Maharashtra, a state spanning west-central India, is best known for its fast-paced capital, Mumbai (formerly Bombay). The terms Maharashtra, Maharashtri, Marathi and Maratha may have derived from the word Mahratta (later used for the Marathas) is found in the Jain Maharashtri literature. This sprawling metropolis is the seat of the Bollywood film industry. It’s also famed for sites like the British Raj-era Gateway of India monument and the cave temples at nearby Elephanta Island. It was established in 1st May 1960.
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Facts about Maharashtra:
| 1.Area | 307,713 sq. km. Maharashtra ranks 3rd position in area wise. |
| 2.Establishment | 1st May 1960. |
| 3. Population | 11.23 cr. (2011 census) |
| 4. Principal official Language | The official language of the state is Marathi |
| 5. Neighbouring States | Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Dadra And Nagar Haveli, Chhattisgarh |
| 6. Capital | Mumbai |
| 7. Members of Parliament | Lok Sabaha 48 (Rajya Sabha seats_19 ) |
| 8. Legislature | Bicameral ( Assembly 289 and council 78 seats) |
| 9. Airports | Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Manmad, Sholapur, and Akola |
| 10. Major Cities | Mumbai,Amravati,Aurangabad, Konkan, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune |
| 11. Festivals | Diwali, Makar Sankrant, Nag Panchami, Gudhi Padwa, Pola, Narali Pournima, Gokul Ashtami,Ganesh Chaturthi,Dussehra, Holi/Vasant Panchami,The Banganga Festival, The Elephanta Festival |
| 12. Economy Size | US$ 295.529 billion, The economy of Maharashtra is driven by international trade. The State is pioneer in small scale industries. |
| 13. Literacy | 82.91% |
| 14. State Density | 370 person/ km2 |
| 15. Districts | 36 |
| 16.Sex Ratio (as per 2011 census) | 929/Thousand Male |
| 17. Principal Dances | Dhangari Gaja,Dindi and Kala are the religious folk,Koli Dance,Lavani Dance,Povadas Dance,Tamasha |
| 18. Principal Rivers | Tributaries of Tapti, Bhima, Godavari,and Krishna |
| 19. Principal Minerals | Oil, Coal, Manganese ,Iron Bauxite and Cromite |
| 20. Tourist & Historical Places | Gateway of India (Mumbai),Ajanta Caves (Aurangabad),Shree Siddhivinayak (Mumbai), Bandra-Worli Sea Link (Mumbai), Ellora Caves (Aurangabad), Sri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir (Shirdi), Marine Drive (Mumbai),ISKCON Temple- Mumbai (Mumbai),Nariman Point (Mumbai) |
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