Question

How many States in India are Coastal?

Answer 1

Answer: 9 States

Explanation:

India is blessed with a long coastline stretching over 7,516 kilometers, making it one of the countries with the most extensive coastal boundaries in the world. This vast coastline is shared by exactly 9 states, each offering unique geographical features and cultural diversity.

The 9 coastal states of India are:

• Gujarat (longest coastline among all states)
• Maharashtra
• Goa
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Tamil Nadu
• Andhra Pradesh
• Odisha
• West Bengal

These coastal states are distributed along India's western and eastern seaboards. The western coast faces the Arabian Sea, while the eastern coast faces the Bay of Bengal. Gujarat leads with the longest coastline of approximately 1,600 kilometers, followed by Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

It's important to note that while India has several Union Territories with coastal boundaries like Puducherry, Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the question specifically asks about states. Therefore, we count only the 9 states that have direct access to the sea, excluding the coastal Union Territories from this count.