Maharashtra is located on the western side of the country covering a large area of 3,07,690 Sq. Km. In fact, area wise, it is the third largest state and also the second largest in terms of population. According to the data of 2001 census, it has a total population of 96.9 million. It is is one of the leading industrialized states having a strong presence in petrochemicals, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, financial services, media and entertainment, IT/ITES and textile industries.
Its network of roads is the largest in the country with total road length of over 2,67,000 Km. Maharashtra is popularly known as the economic powerhouses as the key financial institutions such as Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, and the Reserve Bank of India are all located in the state. The three largest industrial groups in India namely, the Tata Group, the AV Birla Group and Reliance have their flagship companies in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra also enjoys the largest share of the total foreign direct investment and foreign collaborations approved by the Government of India so far. The state shares borders with Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa and the union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the Arabian Sea lying on the western coast. Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, is the most populous city and also the sixth largest metropolitan area in the world.
Key Points
Third largest state area wise with a total area cover of 3,07,690 Sq. Km.
Second largest in terms of population ( 96.9 million – 2001 census)
Strong presence in petrochemicals, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, financial services, media and entertainment, IT/ITES and textile industries
Largest network of roads with total road length of over 2,67,000 Km
Key financial institutions such as Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, and the Reserve Bank of India are all located here
Sixth largest metropolitan area in the world
Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, is the most populous city
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