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With these blank maps you can learn more about the geography of India, and use them for educational purposes like worksheets or class projects. Also, you can use any blank map of India to teach your students or kids about many characteristics of this country. So take a look, and get your blank India map today!
(Please note that the maps on this page have been updated from earlier versions and now also include the POK – Pakistan-occupied Kashmir – as integral part of India. If you are not familiar with what this is, Wikipedia offers some information about the Kashmir conflict.)
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Outline Map of India
India is a country in South Asia, bordered by Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. The country covers an area of 1.269 million square miles (3.28 million square kilometers). India is the 7th largest country in the world in terms of combined land and water mass. The population is over 1,4 billion people! As of February 2023, India surpassed China in the category of population size. It is now officially considered the country with the largest population in the world.
Below is the printable outline map of India.
Our outline map of India shows the outer boundaries of the country without any inner borders or labels. This map can be used to illustrate where in India you find certain geographic features like mountains, rivers, deserts, or even famous landmarks.
Interesting facts: The highest mountain in India is the Kanchenjunga peak at 29,032 feet (8,849 meters). The largest river in India, the Ganges, flows from the Himalayan mountains through the northern region, eventually emptying out into the Bay of Bengal.
Activity Idea: Can you draw the Kanchenjunga and the Ganges into your blank outline map of India?
India on a Map
Where is India located in Asia? It is in South Asia, at the bottom of the continent, surrounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. India is in the northern hemisphere, just a few degrees shy of the equator.
The coordinates of India on the map are 8°4′ north to 37°6′ north latitude and 68°7′ east to 97°25′ east longitude. Though a giant stretching country, it adheres to one time zone throughout. In 1947, India decided to have one single time zone: India Standard Time (IST), also known as UTC+5:30.
The above map that shows where is India situated was made with MapChart. It displays India on a map of Asia, but we also offer other versions with India on a world map.
You can use this outline map of India with neighboring countries to learn about the country in the greater context of its location in the world.
Blank Map of India
India’s climate is strongly shaped by two significant geographical features: the Himalayas and the Thar Desert. The barrier effect of the mountain range stops cold winds coming in from Central Asia. The physical barrier of the Himalayas keep much of India warmer than other countries at similar latitudes.
Meanwhile, moisture-laden south-west monsoon winds are drawn to towards arid regions such as the Thar throughout summer months (June–October), providing essential rainfall for many areas across this vast nation. There are four main climatic groupings that can typically be found in different parts of India; tropical wet, tropical dry, subtropical humid and montane.
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Activity Idea: On the outline map of India you can draw in the climate zones. Include the above mentioned Himalaya mountains, and the Thar desert to teach about how the geography affects the climate.
India Outline Map with States
India is a unique nation – it holds the distinction of being both federal and constitutionally sovereign. Since 1950, when the constitution came into effect. At its core, this country combines parliamentary governance with a commitment to abide by their supreme constitution. India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories. In 1956 the states were reorganised on the basis of linguistic and cultural uniformity.
The below image is of a blank map of India with states marking the political boundaries, or administrative divisions of the country. You can use this map to learn about the particular demographics and the geographic positions of each region.
Activity idea: On an outline map of india show the following – make visual the linguistic diversity of the country. Identify the predominant language of each state and territory, shade or color each different colors.
The next map is the outline map of India with states and union territories. It shows us the boundaries of each state and union territory of India. This map not only shows the states and territories, but also the capital of each.
Political Outline Map of India with Capitals
Each state and territory have unique geographic features, and populations that have played their role in how the area has developed and continues to do so.
Maharashtra is the richest state in India and the financial capital of the country. Mumbai, a union territory, is one of the world’s leading financial centers. Tamil Nadu, a state in the south is known for its automobile and manufacturing industries. Karnataka, another southern state is known for its software and technology industry.
Gujarat is one of India’s most industrialized states and has a thriving textile industry. Uttar Pradesh is India’s most populous state and has a significant political influence. West Bengal is known for its rich cultural heritage.
The above map is an India outline map with states and capitals.
Use the following list to label your India map with cities and states. The states and territories with their capitals are in alphabetical order.
As of March 2025, India comprises 28 states and 8 Union Territories, each with its designated capital(s). Below is a list of the specified states along with their capitals:
| State (Abbreviation) | Capital(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh (AP) | Amaravati | Hyderabad remains the de jure capital until 2024; Amaravati serves as the de facto seat of government since 2014. |
| Arunachal Pradesh (AR) | Itanagar | |
| Assam (AS) | Dispur | |
| Bihar (BR) | Patna | |
| Chhattisgarh (CG) | Raipur | The High Court is located in Bilaspur; Nava Raipur is the planned future capital. |
| Goa (GA) | Panaji | |
| Gujarat (GJ) | Gandhinagar | |
| Haryana (HR) | Chandigarh | Chandigarh also serves as the capital of Punjab and is administered as a Union Territory. |
| Himachal Pradesh (HP) | Shimla | Dharamshala is the winter capital. |
| Jharkhand (JH) | Ranchi | |
| Karnataka (KA) | Bengaluru | |
| Kerala (KL) | Thiruvananthapuram | The High Court is located in Ernakulam. |
| Madhya Pradesh (MP) | Bhopal | The High Court is located in Jabalpur. |
| Maharashtra (MH) | Mumbai | Nagpur serves as the winter capital. |
| Manipur (MN) | Imphal | |
| Meghalaya (ML) | Shillong | |
| Mizoram (MZ) | Aizawl | |
| Nagaland (NL) | Kohima | |
| Odisha (OR) | Bhubaneswar | The High Court is located in Cuttack. |
| Punjab (PB) | Chandigarh | Chandigarh also serves as the capital of Haryana and is administered as a Union Territory. |
| Rajasthan (RJ) | Jaipur | The High Court is located in Jodhpur. |
| Sikkim (SK) | Gangtok | |
| Tamil Nadu (TN) | Chennai | |
| Telangana (TG) | Hyderabad | Hyderabad serves as the capital for both Telangana and, de jure, Andhra Pradesh until 2024. |
| Tripura (TR) | Agartala | |
| Uttar Pradesh (UP) | Lucknow | The High Court is located in Prayagraj. |
| Uttarakhand (UK) | Dehradun | Bhararisain serves as the summer capital; the High Court is located in Nainital. |
| West Bengal (WB) | Kolkata |
Please note that some states have multiple capitals serving different administrative functions, such as legislative, judicial, or seasonal purposes. Additionally, certain states share capitals or have unique arrangements, as highlighted in the notes.
As of the latest administrative reorganization, India comprises 8 Union Territories, each with its designated capital(s). Below is an updated list:
| Union Territory | Capital(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair | |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Serves as the capital for both Punjab and Haryana. |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Daman | Formed by merging Dadra and Nagar Haveli with Daman and Diu on January 26, 2020. |
| Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi) | New Delhi | Functions as both a city and a Union Territory; New Delhi is the capital of India. |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter) | Reorganized as a Union Territory on October 31, 2019, with separate summer and winter capitals. |
| Ladakh | Leh (Summer), Kargil (Winter) | Carved out from Jammu and Kashmir on October 31, 2019; has distinct summer and winter capitals. |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | |
| Puducherry | Puducherry | Comprises four districts: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. |
Please note that the former Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were merged into a single entity on January 26, 2020. Additionally, the reorganization on October 31, 2019, led to the creation of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.
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Blank India Cities Map
There is no city that has only one language spoken. Each city has two main languages, but most certainly there are speakers of all of the languages of India found in every city. The most widely spoken languages are the following, in descending order.
Based on the most recent data available from the 2011 Census of India, the distribution of native language speakers is as follows:
| Language | Percentage of Population | Number of Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 43.63% | 528,347,193 |
| Bengali | 8.03% | 97,237,669 |
| Telugu | 6.93% | 81,127,740 |
| Marathi | 6.86% | 83,026,680 |
| Tamil | 5.70% | 69,026,881 |
| Gujarati | 4.58% | 55,492,554 |
| Urdu | 4.19% | 50,772,631 |
| Kannada | 3.61% | 43,706,512 |
| Odia | 3.10% | 37,521,324 |
| Punjabi | 2.74% | 33,124,726 |
These figures are derived from the 2011 Census and provide the most comprehensive data on language distribution in India.
It’s important to note that these percentages reflect the proportion of native speakers of each language. However, many Indians are multilingual, often speaking multiple languages fluently. For instance, English is widely used in higher education, business, and official communications, serving as a second or third language for many citizens.
While more recent data from the 2021 Census is anticipated, it has not yet been released. Therefore, the 2011 Census remains the authoritative source for language demographics in India.
The above image is a map of India with all cities marked, ready to be labeled.
Here is a list of the top ten biggest cities of India, rounded to the nearest thousand, according to 2021 statistics:
Based on the latest estimates and projections by the United Nations, as reported by StatisticsTimes.com, here are the updated population figures for the specified Indian cities as of 2024:
| City (State/Union Territory) | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi) | 33,807,403 |
| Mumbai (Maharashtra) | 21,673,149 |
| Bangalore (Karnataka) | 14,008,262 |
| Hyderabad (Telangana) | 11,068,877 |
| Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | 8,854,444 |
| Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | 12,053,697 |
| Kolkata (West Bengal) | 15,570,786 |
| Surat (Gujarat) | 8,330,528 |
| Pune (Maharashtra) | 7,345,848 |
| Jaipur (Rajasthan) | 4,308,510 |
These figures indicate significant population growth in these cities compared to previous years, reflecting ongoing urbanization trends in India.
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