The State of Maharashtra

 The State of Maharashtra

Maharashtra - India's second most-populated State and the third biggest as per area.

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Population - 126,189,673 ( Census , 2011 ) making it the Second most populated State in India.

Population break-up -  58,243,056 Males and 54,131,277 Females.

Sex Ratio - 929 females / 1000 Males 

Geographical Size  - Third in the country, with area being 307,713 sq.km  

Date of Formation  - 1st  May 1960, which is celebrated as Maharashtra Day.

How - Splitting the then British  Bombay State , on the basis of language into Gujarat, that had maximum Gujarati speaking  population  and Maharashtra with the majority being Marathi Speaking people. 

Geographical borders - 

West -  The Arabian Sea, 

East - The State of Chattisgarh 

South- East - The State of Telangana 

South - The States of Karnataka and Goa 

North West - Daman , Diu , Dadra & Nagar Haveli 

State Emblem -

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State Anthem - जय जय महाराष्ट्रा माझा

Famous LandForms - The Western Ghats, The Deccan Plateau, The Satpuda, The Sahyadri range , The Satmala and The Konkan Coast.

Climate of the State -  monsoon climate, hot summers , moderate cold winter months 

Major Rivers - Krishna, Godavari, Tapi-Purna, Narmada, Bhima, Wardha-Wainganga etc 

State Flower - Jatil

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State Tree - Mango

State Fruit - Mango 

State Bird - Yellow footed green Pigeon

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State Animal - Indian Giant Squirrel 

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Administrative Divisions - 6 

Number of Districts - 36

Number of Cities - 43

Capital Cities - Two, Mumbai and Nagpur

Language of Administration - Marathi 

Languages Spoken in the State - Marathi, Hindi and English 

Major Religions followed are Hinduism, Buddhism,Islam, Sikhism, Jainism etc 

 Festivals - Diwali, Nag Panchmi, Pola , Dussehra, Navratri, Shiv ratri, Ganeshotsav, Id ,Pateti, Makar Sankranti , Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, Christmas, Guddi Padwa, Gokulashtami ( Dahi Handi ), Ram Navmi , Holi , Hanuman Jayanti, Kojagiri Poornima, Narali Pournima 

 

GDP - 15 % of the country

GSDP -  ₹28.18 trillion 

Major Primary Occupations - Agriculture, Mining , Fishing , Animal Husbandry.

Major Crops - Cotton , Sugarcane, Turmeric , Jowar, Bajra.

Oilseeds - Sunflower, Soyabean and Groundnut.

The fruits grown in the State of Maharashtra are Mangoes of Ratnagiri ,Oranges of Nagpur , Grapes of Nashik, Strawberries of Mahabaleshwar. 

Industries - Cotton textiles, Sugar , Pharmaceuticals , Electronics, Metallurgy, Transport and Chemicals, Film and TV industry.

Forests -  Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest 

Tropical Dry Deciduous Forest

Tropical Thorn Forest

Tropical Semi-Evergreen Forest 

Subtropical Broadleaved Hill Forest 

Littoral and Swamp Forest 

Transportation - The State of Maharashtra has 3 International Airports ,  3 railways headquarters, along with waterways, State and National highways

Tourism - Hill Forts, Sea Forts, Hill Stations , Caves , Museums, Pilgrimage places, Forest Reserves, National parks, Beaches.

Tourist Centres - Pune, Aurangabad, Mumbai ,Nagpur, Nashik, Konkan, Ratnagiri, 

Tourist Activities - River rafting , paragliding, Rock climbing, Forest treks , wildlife safaris , Nature walks , shopping , food tours , adventure sports , heritage walks etc.

Beaches - Chowpatty, Juhu ,Marve,Velneshwar 

 Manori, Kihim, Gorai, Mandwa, Madh Island, Vengurla Malvan, Shriwardhan Harihareshwar, Tarkarli , Dahanu etc.

Marathi Cuisine includes Puran Poli with Amti,  Pitla, Vada pav, Bhakri, Shrikhand-puri, Bharleli vangi, Poha ,Upma, Thalipeeth, Ukadiche modak, Sheera , Usal pav, Aluchi patal bhaji, Basundi,  Misal pav, and Mumbai Bhelpuri, Chaat

Arts and Crafts - Paithani saree, Kolhapuri Chappal, Warli paintings, Kolhapuri Saaj

 

Source - Wikipedia