Maharashtra is a state in the western and central peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. The centre of India is in this state. It was formed on 1 May 1960 by splitting the bilingual Bombay State, which had existed since 1956, into majority Marathi-speaking Maharashtra and Gujarati-speaking Gujarat. Thus Maharashtra is a Marathi linguistic state. Marathi is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state. The Godavari and the Krishna are the two major rivers in the state. Maharashtra is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa to the south, Telangana to the southeast and Chhattisgarh to the east, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to the north, and the Indian union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the northwest. Nagpur hosts the winter session of the state legislature.
| Capital | Mumbai |
| Area | 307,713 km² |
| Language | Marathi |
| Number of Districts | 36 |
| State Flower | Pride of India |
| State Fruit | Orange |
| State Animal | Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa Indica) |
| State Bird | Yellow-footed green pigeon (Treron phoenicoptera) |
| State Game | Kabaddi |
| State Tree | Mango (Mangifera indica) |
| State Dance | Lavani |
| First in State Chief Minister | G. Kher 15 August 1947 to 21 April |
| First Governor | John Colville, PC, GCIE (1943 to 1948) |
| Name of the Constitution | The Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha or the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly |
| Assembly constituency | 288 |
| Parliamentary constituency | 48 |
| Rajya Sabha constituency | 19 |
State Festival:
| S.No | State Festival |
| 1. | M-Day |
| 2. | Nag Panchami |
| 3. | Gudhi Padwa |
| 4. | Narali Pournima |
| 5. | Ganesh Chathurthi |
| 6. | Gokul Ashtami |
| 7. | Makar Sankranti |
| 8. | Bhau Beej |
| 9. | Ellora Festival |
Nick Name of District:
| S.No | Nick Name of District | District |
| 1. | City of Wrestlers | Kolhapur |
| 2. | Orange City | Nagpur |
| 3. | Queen of Deccan | Pune |
Airports:
| Airports | City |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport | Mumbai |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport | Nagpur |
| Aurangabad Airport | Aurangabad |
| Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport | Nanded |
| Pune Airport | Pune |
Thermal Power Plants:
| Thermal Power Plants | Location |
| Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station | Chandrapur |
| Koradi Thermal Power Station | Koradi |
| Khaparkheda Thermal Power Station | Khaperkheda |
| Bhusawal Thermal Power Station | Bhusawal |
| Nashik Thermal Power Station | Nashik |
| Parli Thermal Power Station | Parli |
| Paras Thermal Power Station | Paras |
| Uran Gas Turbine Power Station | Bokadvira |
Nuclear Power Plants:
| Nuclear Power Plants | Location | Capacity |
| Tarapur | Akkarpatti | 1,400mw |
Hydro Power Plants:
| Hydro Power Plants | Location |
| Ghatghar Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Plant | Ahmednagar |
| Koyna Hydroelectric Project | Humbarli |
National Parks:
| National Parks | Nearest City |
| Chandoli National Park | Mandur |
| Gugumal National Park | Amravati |
| Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve | Chandrapur |
| Sanjay Gandhi National Park | Mumbai |
| Navegaon National Park | Nishani |
| Karnala Bird Sanctuary (446 km²) | Karnala |
Forests Name:
| Forests Name | Nearest City |
| Bhimashankar Wild Life Sanctuary | Maharashtra |
| Radhanagari (Dajipur) Bison Sanctuary | Kolhapur |
| Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary | Tupari |
| Nagzira Wild Life Sanctuary | Gondia |
| Navegaon National Park | Nishani |
| Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve | Chandrapur |
| Melghat Tiger Reserve | Amravati |
Wild Life Sanctuary:
| Wild Life Sanctuary | Location |
| Amba Barva Wild Life Sanctuary | Buldhana |
| Andhari Wild Life Sanctuary | Chandrapur |
| Aner Dam Wild Life Sanctuary | Dhule |
| Bhamragarh Wild Life Sanctuary | Chandrapur |
| Bhimashankar Wild Life Sanctuary | Pune |
| Wan Wild Life Sanctuary | Nagpur & Bhandara |
| Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard Wild Life Sanctuary | Solapur |
| Umred-Kharngla Wild Life Sanctuary | Nagpur |
| Yawal Wild Life Sanctuary | Jalgaon |
| Yoshi Ramling Ghat Wild Life Sanctuary | Osmanabad |
Stadium Name:
| Stadium Name | Sport | Location |
| Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | Cricket | Mumbai |
| Nehru Stadium | Cricket | Pune |
| VCA Stadium | Cricket | Mumbai |
| Brabourne Stadium | Cricket | Mumbai |
Fort Name:
| S.No | Fort Name | Location |
| 1. | Raigad Fort | Gherakilla Raigad |
| 2. | Daulatabad Fort | Daulatabad |
| 3. | Pratapgad Fort | Mahabaleshwar |
| 4. | Murud Janjira | Maharashtra |
| 5. | Sinhagad Fort | Pune |
| 6. | Panhala Fort | Panhala |
| 7. | Rajmachi Fort | Udhewadi |
| 8. | Tikona Fort | Tikona hiking Trail |
| 9. | Vasota Fort | Satara |
| 10. | Tung Fort | Tung |
| 11. | Shivneri Fort | Junnar |
Palace Name:
| S.No | Palace Name | Location |
| 1. | Aga khan palace and gandhi national memorial | Pune |
| 2. | Farah Bagh | Morchudnagar |
| 3. | Lal Mahal | Pune |
| 4. | Naukhanda Palace | Aurangabad |
| 5. | Sawantwadi Palace | Sindhudurg |
| 6. | Shalini Palace | Kolhapur |
| 7. | Shaniwar Wada palace | Pune |
| 8. | Shree Chhatrapati Shahu Museum | Kolhapur |
| 9. | Thibaw Palace | Ratnagiri |
| 10. | Maharaja’s Palace | Kolhapur |
Monuments:
| S.No | Monuments | Location |
| 1. | Bibi Ka Maqbara | Aurangabad |
| 2. | Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus | Mumbai |
| 3. | Churchgate | Mumbai |
| 4. | Gateway of India | Mumbai |
| 5. | Bombay High Court | Mumbai |
| 6. | Rajabai Tower | Mumbai |
| 7. | Town Hall Mumbai | Mumbai |
| 8. | University Buildings Mumbai | Mumbai |
Mountains:
| S.No | Mountains | Location |
| 1. | Kalsubai | Ahmednagar |
| 2. | Salher | Nasik |
| 3. | Gawande | Ahmednagar |
| 4. | Ghanchakkar | Ahmednagar |
| 5. | Dhondup | Nasik |
| 6. | Taramati | Ahmednagar |
| 7. | Purandar | Pune |
| 8. | Torna | Pune |
River Name:
| S.No | River Name | Location |
| 1. | Godavari River – 1,465 km | Rajahmundry |
| 2. | Krishna River – 1,400 km | Vijayawada, Sangli |
| 3. | Narmada River – 1,312 km | Jabalpur, Vadodara |
| 4. | Bhima River – 861 km | Karjat |
| 5. | Painganga River – 535 km | Kalahandi, Nabarangapur |
| 6. | Indravati River – 535 km | Bijapur |
| 7. | Wainganga River – 569 km | Balaghat, Bhandara |
| 8. | Manjira River – 724 km | Ahmednagar |
| 9. | Koyna River – 130 km | Satara |
Dam Name:
| Dam Name | Location |
| Jayakwadi Dam | Aurangabad |
| Bhandardara Dam | Ahmednagar |
| Aswali Dam | Bordi |
| Bhatghar Dam | Pune |
| Darna Dam | Igatpuri |
Lake Name:
| S.No | Lake Name | Nearest City |
| 1. | Pavana Lake | Khandala |
| 2. | Vienna Lake | Mahabaleshwar |
| 3. | Upvan Lake | Thane |
| 4. | Charlotte Lake | Matheran |
| 5. | Pawna Lake | Pune |
| 6. | Rankala Lake | Kolhapur |
| 7. | Bhandardara Lake | Ahmadnagar |
| 8. | Lonavala Lake | Pune |
Temple Name:
| S.No | Temple Name | Location |
| 1. | Anjarle Beach & Ganesh Temple | Alibaug |
| 2. | Yamai Devi Temple | Satara |
| 3. | Shani Shingnapur | Shirdi |
| 4. | Jejuri | Pune |
| 5. | Trimbakeshwar / Tryambakeswar | Nashik |
| 6. | Saptashrungi Devi Temple | Nashik |
| 7. | Ghrushneshwar / Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple | Ellora Caves |
| 8. | Bhuleshwar Temple | Pune |
| 9. | Ranjangaon Maha Ganapati Mandir | Pune |
| 10. | Moreshwar Temple | Pune |
| 11. | Wai | Panchgani |
| 12. | Bhimashankar Temple | Pune |
| 13. | Velneshwar Temple & Beach | Ganpatipule |
| 14. | Hedvi Ganesh Temple & Beach | Ganpatipule |
| 15. | Ganeshgule Beach & Temple | Ratnagiri |
| 16. | Marleshwar Temple & Waterfalls | Ratnagiri |
| 17. | Harihareshwar Beach & Temple | Alibaug |
Dress Code:
| Dress Code | |
| Women | saree, choli |
| Men | Dhoti with a shirt |
