India Map – Explore States, Districts, Cities

This India Map is an informative guide providing a clear picture of the various landforms, important cities, airports, roads and places of interest. The map of India notes the landforms, including the northern and coastal mountains, the central plateau region, and the many valleys of the country. The map Of India clearly outlines the major highways that connect different parts of the country, major airports, and seaports.

About India

India, officially known as the Republic of India, is a country in the continent of Asia. Located in South Asia, India is a country of diverse natural resources, cultures, customs, and climates. India is the seventh-largest country by Area, covering 3,287,263 square kilometers (1,369,219 sq mi). The country is home to the Indus Valley Civilization and the birthplace of four major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The country is a federation with a parliamentary system of government. The prime Minister is the Head of Government, while the president is the Head of the state. India is a sovereign, democratic republic with Delhi as its National Capital Territory. There are presently 28 states and 8 Union territories in the country, with 36 entities. Check key facts about India to learn more about the country.

Flag of India

 One can explore MapsofWorld for more details about the national flag of India. The National flag of India is a horizontal tricolor flag consisting of three equal and horizontal bands. The flag features a saffron band (top), White (middle), and green bar (bottom). The middle stripe of the Indian flag features the national emblem, that is, a blue spinning wheel, the “Ashoka Chakra.” The Indian national flag was adopted at the meeting of the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947, and designed by a freedom fighter. The interpretations of the Indian flag’s colors are as follows:

• Saffron: The topmost color in the flag represents bravery, courage, sacrifice, and the spirit of renunciation.
• white color represents truth, peace, and purity of thought
• Green Color- This color represents and symbolizes culture, faith, and fertility 
• Ashoka Chakra- It has twenty-four spokes and means the eternal wheel of progress and righteousness.

The official emblem of India is the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which represents four Asiatic lions standing back to back mounted on a circular abacus.

India Location

India Location Map shows the exact location of India on the world map. The country is located in South Asia and lies north of the equator. The Indian Ocean bounds India on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. India shares its land borders with Pakistan to the west, Bangladesh, Myanmar (Burma) to the east, and China, Nepal, and Bhutan to the northeast. India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with Thailand and Indonesia. India also lies in the proximity of Sri Lanka and Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

India’s Latitude and Longitude extents are 6.44′ and 35.30′ N Latitude and 68.7′ and 97.25’E Longitude. One can check the Latitude and Longitude Map of India for more information.

India Capital

The capital of India is New Delhi, a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). The capital is the seat of all three branches of the government of India, including Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Supreme Court of India, and the Parliament House. New Delhi is a municipality within the National Capital Territory of Delhi, mainly covering Lutyens’ Delhi and a few adjacent areas. The municipal area administered by NDMC is part of a larger administrative district, the New Delhi district. During the Delhi Durbar of 1922, the foundation stone of New Delhi was laid by George V. Delhi and was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker.

Time Zones in India

The republic has had only one time zone since 1947, even though it spans two geographical time zones. India has officially observed India Standard Time (IST), which equates to the UTC+5:30 offset that has been used as the local Standard Time in India since 1906. The country observes India Standard Time all year. In the Indian Time zone, there are no Daylight Saving Time clock changes. Check India’s Time Zone Map to learn more.

India Geography

The physical map of India has all the valuable details about the topographic features of India. The country is the seventh largest in the world by size and has a coastline of 7,516.6 km (4,672). The country has varied landscapes bordered along the eastern, western, and southern coast by the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. India is divided up into several central regions geographically. It includes:

• Great Mountains in the north
• Indo-Gangetic Plains: The region is characterized by three essential rivers (the Ganges, the Indus, and the Brahmaputra)
• Thar desert to the northwest
• Peninsular Plateau 
• Coastal plains
•  Two main groups of Islands include the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and the Lakshadweep Islands in the Arabian Sea.

India Climate 

The Climatic conditions of India consist of a wide range of weather conditions ranging from the tropical climate in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north. The Himalayas and the Thar Desert strongly influence the climate of India. India hosts six major climatic subtypes based on the Koppen system ranging from alpine tundra and glaciers in the north, arid deserts in the west,  and humid tropical regions supporting rain forests in southwest and Island territories.

India History

The Indian Subcontinent is home to one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilizations. The history of India began with the birth of the Indus  Valley Civilization and the coming of Aryans. The civilization of Indus Valley was known as the Indus civilization during the 3rd millennium BCE and the one millennium BCE. These two periods are usually described as the pre-Vedic and Vedic ages. Indus Valley civilization flourished between 2800 BC and 1800 BC and had an advanced economic system.

In the fifth century, under the reign of Ashoka, the Unification of India happened, and Buddhism spread in many parts of Asia. The eighth century saw the coming of Islam to India for the first time. By the eleventh century, Islam had firmly established itself as a political force in India, resulting in the Delhi Sultanate. It was finally succeeded by the Mughal empire and achieved considerable political unity.

In the 17th century, Europeans came to India, coinciding with the Mughal Empire’s disintegration, paving the way for regional states. The first rebellion, which sought to restore Indian supremacy, happened in 1857-58 but was crushed with the subsequent crowning of Victoria as empress of India. Finally, in 1947 India gained Independence from British Empire and became an Independent country. 

India Major Cities

The India Map with Cities depicts details about the major cities in India. The country is home to many beautiful and famous cities with world-famous tourist destinations. Some of the major cities of India are:

• Delhi
• Mumbai
• Kolkata
• Chennai
• Bengaluru
• Chandigarh 

India Airports

Airport Authority of India (AAI) manages a total of 137 Airports, of which 24 are International Airports, 103 Domestic airports, and ten custom Airports. Check India Airports Map to learn more. The Top ten busiest airports in India which offer flights to International destinations are:

• Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi
• Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai
• Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru
• Chennai International Airport in Chennai
• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata
• Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad
• Cochin International Airport in Kochi
• Sardar  Vallabhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad 
• Pune International Airport in Pune
• Goa International Airport in Goa

India Postal Codes

In India, a postal Index number or PIN or Pincode is a code in the post office numbering or post code system used by India Post. The postal code is a six-digit code with the first digit indicating the region, the second digit indicating the sub-region, and the third digit indicating the sorting district within the area. The final three digits represent individual post offices. The postal code range of India lies between 110001-855117. 

India Travel

India has emerged as one of the best global tourist destinations in the past few decades due to its diverse natural resources and colorful cultural attractions. The country has a wide range of tourist attractions in all its regions. The travel map of India depicts all the major tourist destinations and their accurate location. Some of the famous tourist attractions in India are:

• Taj Mahal
• India Gate
• Red fort
• Hawa Mahal
• Akshardham Temple
• Ranthambore National Park

FAQs on India  

FAQ #1:Where in India?

Ans:  India is located north of the equator in the continent of Asia. The country occupies the more significant part of South Asia.

Faq #2: What Is The Capital Of India?

Ans: New Delhi is the capital city of India 

FAQ #3: How old is India? 

Ans: India is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, the Indus Valley Civilization, which was inhabited approximately 250,000 years ago.

FAQ #4: Is India part of NATO?

Ans: India is not a member of NATO, and the main reason is India is not in the North Atlantic or anywhere close to the Atlantic.

FAQ #5: What is the time zone in India?

Ans: Indian Standard Time

FAQ #6: Is India a third-world country?

Ans: “Third world” is an outdated phrase not used commonly anymore. India was classified as a “third-world country in 1947 at Independence. Over the past seven decades, the GDP of India has grown from 2.7 lakh crore to Rs 150 lakh crore.

FAQ #7:What language is spoken in India?

Ans: Hindi is the official language of India, with English being India’s second most spoken language. The Indian constitution recognizes 22 official languages.

Faq #8: How many states are in India?

Ans: There are 28 states and 8 Union territories in India.

FAQ #9: When did India gain Independence?

Ans: India attained Independence on August 15, 1947.

FAQ #10: What was the French and Indian war?

Ans:  French and Indian War was part of seven years of war (1754-1763) between Great Britain and France for global pre-eminence. Many think that the French and Indian war was merely the American theater of this conflict; however,  the French and Indian War is viewed as a singular conflict that was not associated with any European war in the United States.