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Which of the following statements accurately describes the geographical context of Maharashtra?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the geographical context of Maharashtra?
- Maharashtra's sub-capital is Pune.
- Maharashtra is the second-largest state in India and has Mumbai as its capital. (correct)
- Maharashtra is the largest state in India by area.
- Maharashtra shares a coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
Mumbai Suburban is geographically the smallest district in Maharashtra.
Mumbai Suburban is geographically the smallest district in Maharashtra.
False (B)
Name the regional division of Maharashtra to which the district of Bhandara belongs.
Name the regional division of Maharashtra to which the district of Bhandara belongs.
Vidarbha
The Konkan division is well known for being connected to the ______ sea.
The Konkan division is well known for being connected to the ______ sea.
Match each district with the administrative division to which it belongs:
Match each district with the administrative division to which it belongs:
Which of the following states does NOT share a border with Maharashtra?
Which of the following states does NOT share a border with Maharashtra?
The district of Latur shares a border with the state of Goa.
The district of Latur shares a border with the state of Goa.
Name two districts that border both Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
Name two districts that border both Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
The district of Gadchiroli forms a border with both ______ and Telangana.
The district of Gadchiroli forms a border with both ______ and Telangana.
Match the following districts with the single state they border:
Match the following districts with the single state they border:
How many kilometers of coastline does the state of Maharashtra have?
How many kilometers of coastline does the state of Maharashtra have?
Nagpur is the financial capital of Maharashtra.
Nagpur is the financial capital of Maharashtra.
What is the approximate total area, in square kilometers, of Maharashtra?
What is the approximate total area, in square kilometers, of Maharashtra?
Maharashtra's geographical location extends from 15.8 degrees North latitude to ______ degrees North latitude.
Maharashtra's geographical location extends from 15.8 degrees North latitude to ______ degrees North latitude.
Match the administrative division with one of its constituent districts:
Match the administrative division with one of its constituent districts:
Ahmednagar district is distinct in that it:
Ahmednagar district is distinct in that it:
Aurangabad district shares borders with numerous other states.
Aurangabad district shares borders with numerous other states.
Which district shares borders with both Goa and Karnataka?
Which district shares borders with both Goa and Karnataka?
The district of Palghar shares a border with Gujarat and also with ______
The district of Palghar shares a border with Gujarat and also with ______
Match each district with the states it borders:
Match each district with the states it borders:
Flashcards
Maharashtra's Rank by Area
Maharashtra's Rank by Area
Second-largest state in India.
Maharashtra's Capital
Maharashtra's Capital
Mumbai.
Maharashtra's Sub-Capital
Maharashtra's Sub-Capital
Nagpur.
Maharashtra's Area
Maharashtra's Area
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Largest District (Area)
Largest District (Area)
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Smallest District (Area)
Smallest District (Area)
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Regional Divisions
Regional Divisions
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Administrative Divisions of Maharashtra
Administrative Divisions of Maharashtra
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Districts in Konkan Division
Districts in Konkan Division
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Districts in Nashik Division
Districts in Nashik Division
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Districts in Pune Division
Districts in Pune Division
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Districts in Amravati Division
Districts in Amravati Division
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Districts in Nagpur Division
Districts in Nagpur Division
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States/Territories Sharing Borders
States/Territories Sharing Borders
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Districts Bordering Karnataka
Districts Bordering Karnataka
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Districts Bordering Telangana
Districts Bordering Telangana
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Districts Bordering Chhattisgarh
Districts Bordering Chhattisgarh
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Districts Bordering Madhya Pradesh
Districts Bordering Madhya Pradesh
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Districts Bordering Gujarat
Districts Bordering Gujarat
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Talukas Connected to Arabian Sea
Talukas Connected to Arabian Sea
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Study Notes
Maharashtra Geography
- Maharashtra is the second-largest state in India after Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
- Mumbai is the capital, and Nagpur is the sub-capital
- Mumbai is known as the financial capital of India
- The state's area is approximately 3,07,713 square kilometers, covering nearly 9.36% of India's total area
- Maharashtra is surrounded by the Arabian Sea to the west
- The coastline extends to 720 kilometers
- The geographical location ranges from 15.8 degrees North latitude to 22.1 degrees North latitude
Districts
- The largest district is Ahmednagar, with an area of 17,048 square kilometers
- Mumbai City is the smallest district, covering 157 square kilometers
Administrative Divisions
- The state is divided into five regional divisions
- Vidarbha
- Western Maharashtra
- Konkan
- North Maharashtra
- Marathwada
- This is further divided into six administrative divisions, which include districts:
- Amravati
- Aurangabad
- Konkan
- Nagpur
- Nashik
- Pune
- The Nagpur division includes:
- Bhandara
- Chandrapur
- Gadchiroli
- Gondia
- Nagpur
- Wardha
Konkan Division
- Consists of:
- Raigad
- Ratnagiri
- Sindhudurg
- Thane
- Mumbai City
- Mumbai Suburban
Nashik Division
- Consists of:
- Ahmednagar
- Dhule
- Jalgaon
- Nandurbar
- Nashik
Pune Division
- Consists of:
- Kolhapur
- Pune
- Sangli
- Satara
- Solapur
Aurangabad Division
- Consists of:
- Aurangabad
- Beed
- Hingoli
- Jalna
- Latur
- Nanded
- Osmanabad
- Parbhani
Amravati Division
- Consists of:
- Akola
- Amravati
- Buldhana
- Washim
- Yavatmal
Nagpur Division
- Consists of:
- Bhandara
- Chandrapur
- Gadchiroli
- Gondia
- Nagpur
- Wardha
Bordering States
- Maharashtra shares borders with six states and one union territory:
- Goa
- Karnataka
- Telangana
- Chhattisgarh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Bordering Districts
- Sindhudurg shares a border with only one state, Goa
- The Karnataka state shares borders with:
- Kolhapur
- Latur
- Nanded
- Osmanabad
- Sangli
- Solapur
Districts Bordering Telangana
- Nanded
- Gadchiroli
- Chandrapur
- Yavatmal
Districts Bordering Chattisgarh
- Gadchiroli
- Gondia
Districts Bordering Madhya Pradesh
- Amravati
- Bhandara
- Buldhana
- Gondia
- Nagpur
- Nandurbar
- Washim
- Yavatmal
Districts Bordering Gujrat
- Palghar
- Nashik
- Nandurbar
- Dhule
More districts that Share Borders
- Sindhudurg shares borders with both Goa and Karnataka
- Nanded shares borders with Karnataka and Telangana
- Gadchiroli shares borders with Telangana and Chhattisgarh
- Gondia shares borders with Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh
- Nandurbar and Dhule share borders with Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
- Palghar shares borders with Gujarat and Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu
Coastal Districts
- All the talukas in the Konkan administrative division are connected to the Arabian sea
Other Points
- Ahmednagar does not share a border with any other state
- Aurangabad and Jalna do not share borders with many other states
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