west India
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is an important part of west India, known for its people, institutions, economy, culture, and regional identity. This profile is designed for simple civic understanding and UPSC-style revision.
Capital
Mumbai
Population
12.3 Cr
Area
3,07,713 km²
Literacy
82.3%
Districts
36
GSDP
₹45.00 lakh Cr
Quick facts
- Capital
- Mumbai
- Largest city
- Mumbai
- Region
- west
- Population
- 12.3 Cr
- Languages
- Marathi
Economy snapshot
- GSDP
- ₹45.00 lakh Cr
- Growth
- 7%
- Per capita income
- ₹3,65,556
- Industries
- Finance, Manufacturing, IT