Maharashtra
| Official Name | Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| Administration of Maharashtra | |
| Status | State |
| Statehood / Establishment Date | 1 May 1960 |
| Zone | Western |
| Capital | Mumbai (Summer), Nagpur (Winter) |
| Districts (or Administrative Regions) | 36 |
| Government Website | maharashtra.gov.in |
| Demography of Maharashtra | |
| Largest Cities | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Thane, Pimpri and Chinchwad |
| Population as per 2011 Census | 112,374,333 [Decadal Growth = 16.0% (from 2001 - 2011)] |
| Population Density | 365 persons / km2 |
| Official Languages | Marathi |
| Other Languages | |
| Sex Ratio as per 2011 Census | 925 ♂ / 1000 ♀ |
| Literacy Rate as per 2011 Census | 82.3% Male = 88.4% and Female = 75.9% |
| Geography of Maharashtra | |
| Total Area | 307,713 km2 |
| Neighbouring States | Maharashtra touches the borders of Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka (total 6 states/UTs). |
| Neighbouring Countries | Maharashtra does not share its border with any other country. |
| International Border Length | 0 km |
| Coastal Border Length | The total length of coast line of Maharashtra is 653 km |
| State Symbols of Maharashtra | |
| State Animal | Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) |
| State Bird | Yellow-footed green pigeon (Treron phoenicoptera) |
| State Tree | Mango (Mangifera indica) |
| State Flower | Jarul (Lagerstroemia speciosa) |
| Codes for Maharashtra | |
| ISO-3166-2-IN Code | IN-MH |
| Vehicle Code | MH |
