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Indian Geography›Ch 2: Physical Geography of India›India: Location and Size
Master core geographical facts, boundaries, and dimensions of India for competitive exams.
India is the seventh largest country globally, covering 3.287 million sq km and occupying 2.4 percent of the world's total land area.
Quick Memory Hooks
| Feature | Measurement | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 3.287 M sq km | 2.4% of world |
| Land Boundary | 15,200 km | 7 Neighbors |
| Coastline | 7,516.6 km | Incl. Islands |
| North-South Ext. | 3,214 km | Kashmir to Kanyakumari |
Northern Point
(Indira Col (Ladakh))
Indira Col (Ladakh)
Indira Col is the northernmost point of India.
Southern Point
(Indira Point (Nicobar))
Indira Point (Nicobar)
Indira Point lies in the Great Nicobar region.
East-West
(2,933 km length)
2,933 km length
Distance from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh is 2,933 km.
Standard Time
(82.5° E Meridian)
82.5° E Meridian
IST passes through Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
Mainland southern tip is Indira PointMainland southern tip is Kanyakumari
Indira Point is in Nicobar; Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) is the mainland tip.
Tropic of Cancer passes through 7 statesTropic of Cancer passes through 8 states
Always remember the exact count of 8 states for the Tropic of Cancer.
Standard Meridian passes through 4 statesStandard Meridian passes through 5 states
IST passes through UP, MP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh.
Q1.What is the total geographical area of India?
Q2.Through how many Indian states does the Tropic of Cancer pass?