Do you need a printable blank map of India? We offer a variety of them on this page! Each outline map of India focuses on a different type of geographical or administrative division. All our blank maps of India are available in PDF in A4 and A5 sizes. You can either download them or print them directly from your browser.
With these blank maps, you can learn more about the geography of India, plan your trips, and use them for educational purposes like India map 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 include the POK – Pakistan-occupied Kashmir – as an integral part of India. If you are not familiar with what this is, Wikipedia offers some information about the Kashmir conflict.)
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 regarding combined land and water mass. The population is over 1,4 billion people! As of February 2023, India surpassed China in 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 into the Bay of Bengal.
Activity idea: Can you draw the Kanchenjunga and the Ganges into your blank outline map of India?
Where is India located in Asia? India is located 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 from 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 India is 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.
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 keeps much of India warmer than other countries at similar latitudes.
Meanwhile, moisture-laden southwest monsoon winds are drawn towards arid regions such as the Thar throughout the summer months (June–October), providing essential rainfall for many areas across this vast nation. Four main climatic groupings can typically be found in different parts of India: tropical wet, tropical dry, subtropical humid, and montane.
Activity idea: On the outline map of India, you can draw in the climate zones. Include the above-mentioned Himalayan mountains and the Thar desert to teach about how geography affects the climate.
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 its supreme constitution. India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories. In 1956, the states were reorganized based on linguistic and cultural uniformity.
The image below 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.
The following map is an 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.
Each state and territory has unique geographic features and populations that have played their role in how the area has developed and continues to do so.
Maharashtra is the wealthiest 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 with 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.
You can use the following list to label your India map with cities and states. The states and territories with their capitals are in alphabetical order.
States of India:
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No city 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.
Keep in mind the above list is just of the 10 most widely spoken languages. India has an impressive linguistic diversity, with over 19,500 languages or dialects spoken nationwide.
The above image is a map of India with all cities marked and ready to be labeled.
Here is a list of the top ten biggest cities in India, rounded to the nearest thousand, according to 2021 statistics:
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