India is one of those countries in the world whose population is increasing rapidly. India’s population in 1951 was 36.11 crore, which increased to 84.63 crore in 1991 and today is approximately 1.25 billion. Due to population growth, villagers are migrating to big cities in search of employment, due to which the population of these cities has increased. Let us see which are the 10 cities with maximum population in India-
1. Mumbai(Maharashtra)
The city of dreams Mumbai, which is the capital of Maharashtra. It is in the Konkan coastal region in the western part of India. The area of this city is 603 km. It attracts people from all over India because of the film and television industries and business opportunities. Its estimated population at present is 18.4 crores. It is the most populous city of India.
2. Delhi
Everyone is familiar with Delhi, the capital of India. Delhi is a union territory. Its extension is approximately 1483 square kilometers. In terms of population, it is the second metropolitan city of India. Students from every corner of India come to take admission in the educational institutions located here. There are many top-class colleges and research institutes, as well as an abundance of business opportunities. At present its estimated population is 16.3 crores.
3. Bangalore (Karnataka)
Situated at an altitude of about 900 meters in South India, this metropolis has pleasant weather throughout the year. It is the capital of Karnataka. Since India’s biggest software companies have their offices here, it is counted among the major technological metropolises of India. At present its population is about 8.44 crores.
4. Hyderabad (Telangana)
Hyderabad, famous as ‘City of Nizam’ and ‘City of Pearls’, is the capital of Telangana. This city is famous for the Film City located here, Nawabi taste food and pearls. It is a leader in the field of information technology. It is also the center of pharmaceutical industries. It is the fourth most populous city of the country. The estimated population here is 6.73 crores.
5. Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
Ahmedabad, the former capital of Gujarat, is the largest city of Gujarat. Its ancient name is Karnavati. This city is 174 feet high above sea level. It is the fifth most populous city in India. Its estimated population is 5.57 crores.
6.Chennai(Tamil Nadu)
Chennai is the most populous city of India at sixth position. Apart from being the capital of Tamil Nadu, it is a major cultural, educational and economic center of India. At present its estimated population is 4.64 crores.
7. Kolkata (West Bengal)
Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, situated on the banks of the Bay of Bengal and the Hooghly River. It is also known as ‘City of Palaces’ and ‘City of Joy’. There are many industries here. Also, it is a major commercial center of India. At present its estimated population is 4.46 crores.
8. Surat(Gujarat)
Surat, the major city of Gujarat, is famous for textile industry and diamond cutting and polishing. It is also known as ‘Mini India’ because of the people who come for employment from different parts of India. Its estimated population is 4.46 crores.
9. Pune (Maharashtra)
Pune is a major city of Maharashtra situated on the banks of rivers named Mula and Mutha. Its area is 331.26 square kilometers. It is known as ‘Oxford of the East’. In terms of amenities and development, it is second only to Mumbai. Its population is about 3.12 crores.
10. Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was once the capital of the princely states. It is also known as Pink City. This city is famous for sightseeing. It ranks tenth among the most populous cities. Its estimated population is 3.1 crore.
