Introduction:
Formation Day: 1 May 1960, Capital: Mumbai, Official Language: Marathi
Area: 118,800 square miles (307,690 square km). Forest Area: Forest Area of Maharashtra is 61,939 km2 which is 20.13% of geographical area.
Population: As per data from the 2011 Census, Maharashtra has a population of 11.24 Crores, a rise from the 2001 Census figure of 9.69 Crore. Maharashtra's total population as per 2011 census is 112,374,333 of which 58,243,056 and 54,131,277 are male and female, respectively.
Border State: It shares its border with the Indian states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Goa.
Chief Minister: First Chief Minister was Yashwantrao (YB) Chavan (1.05.1960 - 19.11.1962) Present Chief Minister is Eknath Shinde (2022 - Till now).
Chief Justice of High Court: First Chief Justice of High Court was Sir Mathew Richard Sausse (1862-1866) Present Chief Justice of High Court is Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhya (2023 - Till now).
Governor: First Governor was Shri Raja Maharaj Singh (06.01.1948 - 30.05.1952) Present Governor is C.P Radhakrishnan (2024 - Till now).
Known For: It is one of the largest producer of sugarcane in India.
| Category | State Symbol |
|---|---|
| State Animal | Giant Squirrel |
| State Bird | Green Imperial Pigeon |
| State Flower | Jarul |
| State Tree | Mango |
Different Dance Forms: Lavani, Tamasha, Koli Dance, Dindi, Dhangari Gaja, Kala
UNESCO World's Heritage Sites: Western Ghats, Ajanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Elephanta Caves, Ellora Caves.
Agriculture Product: Jowar (grain sorghum), millet, pulses (legumes), Rice, Wheat, Cotton, tobacco, peanuts (groundnuts), Mangoes, Cashew nuts, bananas, and oranges.
National Parks:
| National Parks | Location |
|---|---|
| Gugamal National Park | Amravati District |
| Navegaon National Park | Gondia District |
| Sanjay Gandhi (Borivali) National Park | Mumbai City |
| Chandoli National Park | Sangli District |
| Tadoba National Park | Chandrapur District |
Wild Life Sanctuaries:
- Amba Barwa Wild Life Sanctuary.
- Andhari
- Aner Dam
- Bhamragarh
- Bhimashankar
- Bor
- Chaprala
- Deulgaon-Rehekuri
- Dnyanganga
- Gautala- Autram Ghat
- Great Indian Bustard
- Jayakwadi
- Kalsubai Harishchandragad
- Karnala
- Karanja, Sohal Blackbuck
- Katepurna
- Koyana
- Lonar
- Malvan, Marine
- Mansingdeo
- Mayureswar Supe .
- Melghat
- Nagzira
- Naigaon Mayur
- Nandur Madhyameshwar
- Narnala Bird
- Navegaon
Rivers:
- Tapti river
- Bhima River
- Narmada River
- Koyna River
- Painganga River
- Pench river
- The Godavari river
- The Krishna river
Dams:
| Dam Name | River | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Koyna Dam | Koyna River | Satara |
| Jayakwadi Dam | Godavari River | Aurangabad |
| Ujjani Dam | Bhima River | Solapur |
| Isapur Dam | Penganga River | Nanded |
| Totladoh Dam | Pench River | Nagpur |
Lakes:
- Shukrawari Lake, Ambazari Lake, Gorewada Lake, and Futala Lake in Nagpur.
- Lonar Lake in Buldhana district.
- Venna lake (Mahabaleshwar).
- Powai Lake (Mumbai).
- Upvan Lake.
- Vihar Lake.
- Rankala Lake.
Waterfalls :
| Waterfall Name | River | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Randha Falls | Pravara River | Near Bhandardara |
| Lingmala Waterfall | Venna River | Near Mahabaleshwar |
| Umbrella Falls | Pravara River | Near Bhandardara |
| Someshwar Waterfalls / Dudhsagar Falls | Godavari River | Near Nashik |
| Kune Falls | Ulhas River | Near Lonavala |
| Vajrai Falls | Urmodi River | Near Satara |
| Dabhosa Waterfall | Lendi River | Near Nashik |
Important Thermal, Nuclear & Hydroelectricity Power Plants:
Thermal Power Plant:
- Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station, Chandrapur district.
- Tiroda Thermal Power Station, Tirora in Gondia district.
- RattanIndia Amravati Thermal Power Project, Amravati district.
- Bhusawal Thermal Power Station, Bhusawal city of Jalgaon district.
- Khaparkheda Thermal Power Station, Nagpur district.
- Parli Thermal Power Station, Parli Vaijnath in Beed district.
- Bhivpuri Hydroelectric Power Plant, Mumbai.
- Khopoli Hydroelectric Power Plant.
Hydro Power Plant:
- Koyna Hydroelectric Project.
- Mahagenco Hydro.
- Bhira Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant India, Bhira.
- Ghatghar Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant, Ahmednagar district.
- Bhivpuri Hydroelectric Power Plant, Mumbai.
- Khopoli Hydroelectric Power Plant, Raigad district.
- Bhira Tail Race Hydroelectric Power Plant, Patnus.
- Tillari Hydroelectric Power Plant, Dodamarg Taluka.
- Vaitarna Hydroelectric Power Plant, Vaitarna.
- Bhandardara Hydroelectric Power System, Bhandardara.
Nuclear Power Plant:
- Tarapur Nuclear Plant, Tarapur.
Famous Air Ports:
| City | Airport Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport | International |
| Nagpur | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport | International |
| Nashik | Gandhinagar Airport | Domestic |
| Nashik (Ozar) | Nashik (Ozar) Airport | International |
| Pune | Pune Airport | International |
| Aurangabad | Aurangabad Airport | Domestic |
Popular Stadiums :
| Stadium Name | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| DY Patil Stadium | Football Stadium | Navi Mumbai |
| Wankhede Stadium | Cricket Stadium | Mumbai |
| Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium | Cricket Stadium | Nagpur |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium | Cricket Stadium | Pune |
| Cooperage Football Stadium | Football Stadium | Mumbai |
| Mahindra Hockey Stadium | Hockey Stadium | Navi Mumbai |
| Fr. Angel Stadium | Football Stadium | Mumbai |
| PCMC Hockey Stadium | Hockey Stadium | Pimpri-Chinchwad |
| B.P.T. Ground | Football Stadium | Mumbai |
Tribes:
- Bhil
- Gond-Madia
- Katkari
- Koli
- Oraon
- Warli
Important Monument :
| Monument Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Gateway of India | Mumbai |
| Shri Mahalakshmi Temple | Kolhapur |
| Trimbakeshwar | Nashik |
| Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Mandir | Prabhadevi, Mumbai |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus | Mumbai |
| Bhimashankar | Pune |
| The Karla Caves | Lonavala |
| Elephanta Caves | Elephanta Island, Mumbai |
| The Rajabai Clock Tower | South Mumbai |
| Ajanta Ellora Caves | Aurangabad |
| Bibi-Ka-Maqbara | Aurangabad |
| Raigad Fort | Raigad |
| Kondana Caves | Raigad |
| Harishchandragad Hill Fort | Ahmednagar |
| Tomb of Salabat Khan | Ahmednagar |
| Morarji Castle | Mahabaleshwar |
| Lenyadri Caves | Junnar |
| Global Vipassana Pagoda | Mumbai |
Nick Name of the cities:
- Mumbai: City of Seven Islands, Gateway of India, Financial Capital of India, City of Dreams, City of Slums and Skyscrapers, Hollywood of India, Maximum City
- Nagpur: Orange City
- Pune: Deccan Queen, Oxford of the East
- Yavatmal: Cotton City
- Jalgaon: Banana City
- Nashik : Wine Capital of India, Grape city of India, California of India
- Solapur: Textile City of India, Manchester of India
- Kolhapur: City of Wrestlers
Important Regional Festival:
- Rangapanchami
- Dussehra
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Nag Panchami
- Pola
- Gudi Padwa
- The Banganga Festival
- The Ellora Festival
Tourist Attraction:
- Ajanta Caves
- Mahabaleshwar
- Lonavala
- Shirdi
- Ellora Caves
- Panchgani
- Aurangabad
Geographical Indications:
- Kolhapuri chappals
- Kolhapuri Jaggery
- Mahabaleshwar's strawberries
- Nashik's grapes
- Nashik Valley wine
- Jalgaon's brinjals
- Nagpur's oranges
- Solapur Chaddar
- Solapur Terry towel
- Puneri Pagadi
- Paithani sarees and fabrics
- Warli painting
- Marathwada's Kesar mango
- Dahanu Gholvad chikoo
- Jalgaon banana
- Mulshi Ambemohar rice
- Bhiwapur chili
Famous Dishes:
- Pav Bhaji
- Vada Pav
- Misal Pav
- Puran Poli
- Bhakri
- Sabudana Khichdi
- Thalipeeth
- Bombil Fry (Bombay Duck)
- Famous Sweets of Maharashtra
- Modak
- Shrikhand
- Puran Poli (Sweet Variant)
- Mango Barfi / Amba Barfi
- Anarsa
- Basundi
- Gulachi Poli
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