Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up Maharashtra.
Maharashtra is a state of India.
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Where does Maharashtra fit?
Maharashtra is a state of India. This directory lists 557 cities and localities in Maharashtra.
Country
India
Administrative type
State
Listed localities
557
About Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a major state in western India and the country's economic and financial engine, home to Mumbai, the national financial capital and Bollywood. Its capital is Mumbai, while Pune is another major hub. The second most populous state in India, it drives much of the nation's industry, finance and cinema.
Maharashtra stretches from the Arabian Sea coast and the lush Konkan strip up the steep Western Ghats to the vast Deccan Plateau inland. The Godavari and Krishna rivers rise here. The climate ranges from coastal tropical to drier interior.
Maharashtrian culture is rich and varied, famous for the grand Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Marathi theatre and literature, and the global influence of the Hindi film industry based in Mumbai. It blends cosmopolitan city life with deep traditions.
The homeland of the Maratha Empire founded by Shivaji, which challenged the Mughals, Maharashtra became a major center of commerce under the British in Bombay. Formed as a Marathi-speaking state in 1960, it grew into India's industrial powerhouse.
Key facts
The capital is Mumbai, India's financial capital and home of Bollywood.
It is India's second most populous state.
The Ajanta and Ellora caves are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
It was the heartland of the Maratha Empire.
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Maharashtra is a major state in western India and the country's economic and financial engine, home to Mumbai, the national financial capital and Bollywood. Its capital is Mumbai, while Pune is another major hub. The second most populous state in India, it drives much of the nation's industry, finance and cinema.
