Map of India | States, Union Territories & Official Map Resources
Map of India – States, Union Territories & Cities Guide
This page provides a map of India along with a clear overview of its states, union territories, major cities and geographic location in South Asia. It is designed for education, travel planning and general reference.
India is known for its large population, diverse landscapes, Himalayan region, major river systems and important cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai.
India is located in South Asia and includes 28 states and 8 union territories. Major cities include New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad.
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This map highlights India’s position in South Asia, including its major regions, neighbouring countries and broad geographic layout.
Where Is India Located?
India is located in South Asia. It borders the Arabian Sea to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Indian Ocean to the south.
- North: China, Nepal and Bhutan
- West: Pakistan and Arabian Sea
- East: Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bay of Bengal
- South: Indian Ocean and Sri Lanka across the Palk Strait
States and Union Territories of India
India is divided into 28 states and 8 union territories. These are the main administrative divisions shown on most political maps of India.
- States: include Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Gujarat
- Union territories: include Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh and Puducherry
A political map of India usually shows state boundaries, union territories and major capital cities.
Major Regions of India
India is often described using broad geographic and cultural regions.
- Northern India: Himalayan region and northern plains
- Western India: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and surrounding areas
- Southern India: peninsular states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala
- Eastern India: West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and nearby regions
- Northeastern India: the eastern Himalayan and Brahmaputra regions
- Central India: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and adjoining inland areas
Major Cities in India
- New Delhi — national capital
- Mumbai — major financial and coastal city
- Kolkata — major eastern metropolitan city
- Bengaluru — major technology and business centre
- Chennai — major southern coastal city
- Hyderabad — major inland city in southern India
- Ahmedabad — major city in western India
- Pune — important city in Maharashtra
Key Geographic Features
- Himalayas — mountain range along the north
- Indo-Gangetic Plain — large fertile plain across northern India
- Deccan Plateau — major plateau region in peninsular India
- Ganges River — one of India’s most important river systems
- Thar Desert — desert region in northwestern India
- Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats — major mountain ranges in peninsular India
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Where is India located?
India is located in South Asia between the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. -
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi is the capital city. -
How many states does India have?
India has 28 states and 8 union territories.
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