Interesting Facts About Maharashtra
- Ajanta & Ellora Caves – Famous ancient caves with beautiful carvings of Buddha and Hindu gods, considered finest art in India.
- Most UNESCO Sites – Maharashtra has 5 UNESCO heritage sites, highest in any state. These include the Ajanta & Ellora caves.
- Bollywood – Mumbai is the center of India’s Hindi movie industry called Bollywood. Almost 2,000 movies made here every year.
- Strawberry Capital – Mahabaleshwar region produces 85% of India’s strawberries so it is called “Strawberry Capital”.
- Top Sugar Producer – Maharashtra makes over 35% of India’s sugar and leads sugar production.
- Banking Capital – Mumbai is India’s banking and finance hub, home to RBI, SEBI and major banks.
- Mumbai Zoo – Originally called Victoria Gardens when opened in 1861, after Queen Victoria.
- Konkan Coast – 720 km long coastline with beautiful beaches, food, forts and harbors.
- 2nd Largest State – At over 3 lakh sq km and 36 districts, Maharashtra is India’s second biggest state after Rajasthan.
List of Districts in Maharashtra 2024
List of Districts in Maharashtra 2024: Maharashtra has 36 districts that differ in size, population, economy, and development. The largest district by area is Gadchiroli, spanning over 14,000 square km. The district with the highest population is Thane, home to over 1 crore people. Mumbai and nearby districts are the most developed parts of Maharashtra.
In this article, we will have a look over the list of districts of Maharashtra, divisions, and frequently asked questions related to it.
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