Maharashtra

Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र) is India's third largest state in terms of area and second largest in terms of population after Uttar Pradesh. It is bordered by the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The Arabian Sea makes up the state's western coast. Mumbai (Bombay), India's largest city, is the capital of Maharashtra.

Transport

The Indian Railways covers most of the Maharashtra and is the preferred mode of transport over long distances. Almost the entire state comes under the Central Railways branch which is headquartered in Mumbai. Most of the coast south of Mumbai comes under the Konkan Railway. ST buses link most of the towns and villages and have a large network of operation. These buses, run by the state government are the preferred mode of transport for much of its populace. In addition to the government run buses, private run luxury buses are also a popular mode of transport between the major towns.

Related Topics:
Indian Railways - Central Railways - Konkan Railway - ST

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Mumbai has Maharashtra's only international airport and large towns such as Aurangabad, Pune, Nagpur, Ratnagiri, Kolhapur and Solapur have domestic airports. Ferry services also operate near the capital, linking the city to neighbouring coastal towns. Other modes of public transport such as a seven-seater tempo have gained popularity in semi-urban areas. Maharashtra has a large highway network and recently built the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, the first fully concretised highway in India. Maharashtra has three ports, the largest being the capital, Mumbai which handles half of India's passenger traffic. JNPT lying opposite Mumbai is another port run by the Central government. Ratnagiri, in the south handles mainly the export of ores from the hinterland.

Related Topics:
Airport - Aurangabad - Pune - Nagpur - Ratnagiri - Kolhapur - Solapur - Mumbai-Pune Expressway - Concretised - JNPT

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