Gateway of India, Mumbai
Announcements
Maharashtra Day is celebrated every year on 1 May • Use Aaple Sarkar for online state services • In an emergency dial 112
Events
- Maharashtra Day — 1 May
- Ganeshotsav — August/September
- Ellora-Ajanta Festival
- Pandharpur Wari — Ashadhi Ekadashi
Information
- State formed on 1 May 1960
- Capital: Mumbai; second capital: Nagpur
- Official language: Marathi
- Divided into 6 revenue divisions
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About Maharashtra
Maharashtra lies in western and central India with a long coastline along the Arabian Sea. It was formed on 1 May 1960 and is home to Mumbai, India's financial capital. The state is known for the Sahyadri ranges, hill forts, the Ajanta and Ellora caves, and a rich Marathi literary and cultural tradition. Read more
What's New
- Portal launched with state profile and tourism pages
- Department listings updated
- Contact form available for citizen queries
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Districts
3,07,713 km²
Area
11.24 crore
Population (Census 2011)
720 km
Coastline