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
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