Area

Maharashtra covers a vast expanse of land, some are forest, and some are industrial while some are agricultural land.

Parts of the land are totally untouched while some have been converted to wasteland.

The topography of Maharashtra is such that it allows settlements as well as untamed pastures.

The state has a total of six administrative divisions which are further divided into 35 districts.

AREA: (2005 – 2006)

Total Geographic Area	308, 000 square km
Forest Area	61, 939 km
Agricultural Area : Net Area Sown	17, 432
Gross Cropped Area	22, 198
Gross Irrigated Area	1, 636
Area Under Principal Crops: Rice	1,519
Wheat	756
Jowar	4, 756
Bajri	1, 529
All Cereals	9, 217
All Pulses	3, 384
All Foodgrains	12, 601
Total Wasteland Area	32, 450.99 square km
Forest Area	61, 939 Square km

Being one of the most industrial states in India, the industrial area in Maharashtra is spread over a large region. The state is also called the Power House of the country because of its high contribution to the economy. It accounts for almost one – fourth of the gross industrial output of the country. 32 mega industrial projects worth Rs.32, 000 crore have been sanctioned by the Maharashtra government. Apart from this Special Economic Zones are being set up. In the present year, the highest number of SEZ has been approved in Maharashtra Government. Additional Sinnar ( Musalgaon) is an important industrial area.

Topography of Maharashtra: Maharashtra has a uniform landscape except in some places where it might get a little rocky. The topography of the state is the effect of the geology. The Deccan Trap region occupies most of the geographical area of the state. Volcanic activities and the subsequent cooling down of the lava have given rise to the plateaus and hills. The river systems of Krishna, Bhima, Godavari, Tapi-Purna and Wardha-Wainganga has also cut through the plateau region and converted them into well defined river valleys. The Konkan region gives rise to many fast flowing streams which end up as estuaries.

Administrative Divisions of Maharashtra: the entire state of Maharashtra has been divided into six administrative divisions which are the main revenue earning areas of the state. The divisions are further divided into 35 districts. The divisions are: Amravati Division, Auranghabad Division, Konkan Division, Nagpur Division, Nashik Division and Pune Division.

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