| Population |
1210.19 Million (2011 Census)
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| Area |
3.3 million sq.km.
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| Geographic Location |
Lies between latitudes 8.4’ and 37.6’ North and longitudes 68.7’ and 97.25’ East
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| Coastline Length |
7,600 km
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| Languages |
22 languages recognized by the constitution
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| Major Religions |
Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism
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| National Anthem |
Jana Gana Mana written by Rabindranath Tagore
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| National Emblem |
Replica of Lion capital of Saranath
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| National Flag |
Horizontal ticolour in equal proportion of deep saffron on the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom, In the center of white band is a wheel in navy blue colour.
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| National Currency |
Rupee (one Rupee = 100 Paise)
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