Maharashtra Information

Geography of Maharashtra

Maharashtra is located in the northern center of peninsular India, surrounded by the Arabian sea in the west, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh on the north, Madhya Pradesh in the east and Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh on the south. The state extends between the latitudes 15.6? North and 22.1? North and longitudes 72.6? East and 80.9? East.


Brief History of Maharashtra

Jorwe in the Ahmadnagar district provide many evidences of ancient civilization in Maharashtra. The Chinese traveler Hiun Tsang, who visited this region in 640-641 BC, was quite appreciative of the prosperity of the region in his writings. During third and fourth centuries BC, the region of Konkan remained under the control of the Mauryans, whose policies led to great advancements in the fields of trade and Buddhist learning in the region. After the disintegration of the Mauryan Empire, the Satwahanas (230 BC - AD 225) came to rule this region.

Districts of Maharashtra

Maharashtra state is made up of 35 districts, which are grouped into six divisions. Amravati Division: Akola, Amravati, Buldhana, Washim and Yavatmal

Aurangabad Division (Marathwada): Aurangabad, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nanded, Osmanabad and Parbhani,

Konkan Division: Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Thane

Nashik Division: Ahmednagar, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nandurbar and Nashik

Nagpur Division: Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondiya, Nagpur and Wardha,

Pune Division: Kolhapur, Pune, Sangli, Satara and Solapur


Economy in Maharashtra

The industrial powerhouse of India, Maharashtra occupies a prominent place in the country's economy. Mumbai, the commercial capital of the country, has the presence of all the leading industrial / corporate houses of the country. The state is the major producer of oilseeds, groundnut, sunflower, soyabean etc. The state also produces cash crops lik

Maharashtra Travel Information

Opening some of the most enduring chapters of Indian civilization, Maharashtra offers a wide range of tourist attractions to choose from. Starting from Mumbai, the largest metropolis in India and also its financial capital to Ajanta and Ellora to Mahabaleshwar to Pune to Aurangabad to Lonavala, the state of Maharashtra makes its impression on the mind and soul of the visitors strongly. Other destinations are Aurangabad, Khandala, Lonavala, Mahabaleshwar, Matheran, Mumbai, Nasik, Pune, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Shirdi, Ganapatipule, Karla Caves etc.

Rivers of Maharashtra

The Western Ghats form the source of several major rivers of Maharashtra, notable among them being Godavari and the Krishna. The rivers, along with their tributaries, flow eastwards into the Bay of Bengal, irrigating most of central and eastern Maharashtra. The

Education in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a state, which is known for its higher educational institutions. Mumbai is the best place to have a better education in any field. Apart from Mumbai the state has a number of famous institutes in other places like Thane, Nasik, Pune, Ahmednagar, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Sangli, Osmanabad, Vasai, Jalgaon, Dombivli, Kolhapur and Karad districts.


Food of Maharashtra

The culture of Maharashtra, which reveals itself in many ways, is also reflected in its local cuisine. Though most people are not very familiar with Maharashtrian cuisine and it has yet to find its way into five-star kitchens, there does exist a large and interesting culinary repertoire. Maharashtrian cuisine is divided into two, Konkani, and Varadi.


Arts & Culture of Maharashtra

Varied customs and traditions co-exist peacefully in Maharashtra. There are the Parsis who have made Maharashtra their home, there are the Christians and Anglo-Indians who swear by Maharashtra, there is the folk population of lohars (blacksmiths), the dhangars (shepherds) and of course the fishermen and women called the Kolis. In addition, two major influences operate simultaneously in Maharashtra to mould their thinking and