Maharashtra | |
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State of India | |
Country | India |
Region | West India |
Area | |
• Total | 307,713 km2 (118,809 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 112,374,333[1] |
Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
Maharashtra is a state in Western India. Its language is Marathi. It is the third biggest state of India by area and second biggest state in India based on population. Only one Indian state has more people (Uttar Pradesh). Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. Pune is the cultural and educational capital.