Country Overview
Population
1.4B
1,380,000,000 people
Currency
Indian RupeeINR (₹)
Languages
Timezones
UTC+05:30
India at a Glance
Comprehensive information about India
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Asia
Historical Timeline
Indus Valley Civilization flourishes in northwestern India
Mughal Empire established, creating architectural wonders like Taj Mahal
British Crown rule begins in India
India gains independence from British rule
Economic liberalization begins, leading to rapid growth
Famous Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Iconic white marble mausoleum, UNESCO World Heritage site
Red Fort
Historic Mughal fortress, symbol of Indian independence
Gateway of India
Iconic arch monument of Mumbai overlooking Arabian Sea
India Gate
War memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers of WWI
Qutub Minar
Tallest brick minaret in the world, UNESCO site
Hawa Mahal
Palace of Winds with unique pink sandstone latticework
Amber Fort
Majestic fort blending Hindu and Mughal architecture
Charminar
Historic mosque and monument, symbol of Hyderabad
Mysore Palace
Royal residence of Wodeyar dynasty, illuminated beauty
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Magnificent Dravidian-style temple, cultural center
Konark Sun Temple
13th-century temple shaped like a chariot, UNESCO site
Victoria Memorial
Grand marble monument dedicated to Queen Victoria
Howrah Bridge
Cantilever bridge, engineering marvel of India
Sanchi Stupa
Ancient Buddhist stupa, UNESCO World Heritage site
Somnath Temple
One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva
Lotus Temple
Baháʼí House of Worship, lotus-shaped architecture
Kedarnath Temple
Sacred Hindu temple, one of the Char Dhams
Ajanta Caves
Ancient rock-cut caves with Buddhist paintings & sculptures
Ellora Caves
Rock-cut temples representing Hindu, Buddhist & Jain faiths
Lake Palace
Floating palace on Lake Pichola, luxury heritage hotel
Famous Cities
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Mumbai
Financial capital, Bollywood film industry, commercial hub
Delhi
National capital, rich history, political center
Bangalore
Silicon Valley of India, IT hub, garden city
Kolkata
Cultural capital, literary heritage, City of Joy
Chennai
Detroit of India, automotive hub, cultural center
Hyderabad
Charminar, IT hub, biryani, pearl trade
Pune
Education hub, IT industries, cultural heritage
Ahmedabad
Textile hub, Sabarmati Ashram, UNESCO heritage city
Jaipur
Pink City, palaces, forts, tourism hub
Varanasi
Spiritual capital, Ganga ghats, temples
Lucknow
City of Nawabs, kebabs, Mughal heritage
Amritsar
Golden Temple, Wagah Border, Punjabi culture
Agra
Taj Mahal, Mughal history, world heritage sites
Surat
Diamond polishing hub, textile industries
Indore
Cleanest city, food capital of Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
City of Lakes, heritage sites, greenery
Nagpur
Orange city, geographical center of India
Kanpur
Leather industry, industrial hub
Mysore
Mysore Palace, silk, yoga capital
Coimbatore
Textile hub, engineering city
Thiruvananthapuram
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, IT hub in Kerala
Kochi
Port city, spices trade, backwaters
Goa
Beaches, Portuguese heritage, tourism hub
Patna
Ancient city, Buddhist heritage, educational center
Ranchi
Waterfalls, mineral resources, hometown of MS Dhoni
Bhubaneswar
Temple city, smart city hub, Kalinga heritage
Cuttack
Silver filigree work, Durga Puja celebrations
Shillong
Scotland of the East, music capital of India
Guwahati
Gateway to Northeast, Kamakhya Temple
Gangtok
Himalayan city, Buddhist monasteries, tourism
Shimla
Queen of Hills, colonial architecture
Dehradun
Educational hub, gateway to Mussoorie
Udaipur
City of Lakes, palaces, romantic destination
Jodhpur
Blue City, Mehrangarh Fort, desert culture
Ajmer
Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Mughal heritage
Madurai
Meenakshi Temple, cultural heritage
Tirupati
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, spiritual hub
States/Provinces
Major Rivers
14Ganges River
2,525 kmGangotri Glacier
Bay of Bengal
Brahmaputra River
2,900 kmAngsi Glacier
Bay of Bengal
Yamuna River
1,376 kmYamunotri Glacier
Ganges River
Godavari River
1,465 kmTrimbak Plateau, Maharashtra
Bay of Bengal
Krishna River
1,400 kmMahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
Bay of Bengal
Narmada River
1,312 kmAmarkantak Plateau, Madhya Pradesh
Arabian Sea
Tapi River
724 kmSatpura Ranges, Madhya Pradesh
Arabian Sea
Mahanadi River
858 kmSihawa, Chhattisgarh
Bay of Bengal
Cauvery River
805 kmTalakaveri, Karnataka
Bay of Bengal
Sutlej River
1,450 kmRakshastal Lake, Tibet
Indus River
Beas River
470 kmHimalayas, Himachal Pradesh
Sutlej River
Chenab River
960 kmBaralacha Pass, Himachal Pradesh
Indus River
Jhelum River
725 kmVerinag Spring, Jammu & Kashmir
Chenab River
Indus River
3,180 kmTibetan Plateau, near Lake Mansarovar
Arabian Sea
Top Educational Institutions
15
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore, Karnataka
Public Research University
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Public Technical University
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
New Delhi
Public Technical University
University of Delhi
New Delhi
Public Research University
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Public Technical University
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Public Technical University
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
Public Technical University
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Public Business School
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
Public Business School
Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
Kolkata, West Bengal
Public Business School
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi
New Delhi
Public Medical Research University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi
Public Research University
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Public Central University
Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private University
Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani
Pilani, Rajasthan
Private Deemed University