Geography and Major Cities of India

Recently, India's new energy industry has been emerging, with numerous local companies making moves, and international companies including Chinese firms gradually setting up factories in India. Today, let's talk about India's regions and major cities.

According to the latest administrative division information, India is divided into 27 states and 6 union territories, making a total of 33 first-level administrative divisions. Each state has an elected government, while the union territories are directly administered by the central government. 

Overview of information on major cities in India

1. Mumbai

State/District: Maharashtra

Core features: India's largest port and economic center, known as the "Gateway to India". The financial, commercial and entertainment (Bollywood) industries are well developed and are home to the headquarters of many large corporations.

2. Delhi (Capital Region)

State/District: Delhi National Capital Territory

Core features: The capital of India, including New Delhi (administrative center) and Old Delhi (historic city). It is the political, transportation and cultural center of the country, and historical sites and modern cities coexist.

3. Bangalore

State/District: Karnataka

Core features: Known as the "Silicon Valley of India", it is the center of information technology and software research and development. It is also an important higher education and scientific research base.

4. Chennai

State/District: Tamil Nadu

Core features: An important port and cultural center on the east coast of India. It has beautiful beaches, magnificent temples, and is known for its cultural heritage such as classical music, dance, and more.

5. Hyderabad

State/District: Telangana

Core features: A former pearl and diamond trading center with a long history. Today it is an important center for science and technology, pharmaceuticals, and is known for its monuments such as Golconda Castle and fusion culture.

6. Ahmedabad

State/District: Gujarat

Core features: One of the important birthplaces of the Indian independence movement, Mahatma Gandhi once established a monastery here. It is now a major industrial and commercial city in Gujarat.

7. Kolkata

State/District: West Bengal

Core features: The old capital of British India, retaining a large number of Victorian buildings. It is now an important commercial, cultural and educational center in eastern India.

8. Surat

State/District: Gujarat

Core features: The world's most important diamond cutting and polishing center, known for the diamond and textile industries. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in India.

9. Pune

State/District: Maharashtra

Core features: an important automobile manufacturing and information technology industry base. It is also a cultural center with many well-known universities and educational institutions.

10. Jaipur

State/District: Rajasthan

Core features: The famous "Pink City", the capital of Rajasthan. With numerous palaces, forts, and historical sites, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in India.