India’s coastline stretches approximately 7,517 kilometers, spanning nine states and two union territories. The major coastal states include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal. These regions are home to bustling cities, thriving ports, and diverse cultural identities. Key cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata are strategically located, serving as significant commercial hubs for trade and industry.
India’s coastline is also notable for its ecological and economic importance. It supports rich biodiversity, including mangroves, coral reefs, and marine life, while providing livelihoods for millions engaged in fishing and related activities. Additionally, it plays a vital role in the country’s maritime trade, with over 90% of India’s international trade by volume being carried through its ports.
Below are the major cities located along India’s coastline. listed anti clock wise on map.
| Coastal Cities | States | District | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surat | Gujarat | Surat | 4,462,002 |
| Vadodara | Gujarat | Vadodara District | 1,602,424 |
| Diu | Gujarat | Diu | 21,576 |
| Porbandar | Gujarat | Porbandar | 133,083 |
| Daman | Gujarat | Daman | 112,949 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | 18,414,288 |
| Panaji | Goa | North Goa | 65,000 |
| Mangalore | Karnataka | Dakshina Kannada | 724,159 |
| Udupi | Karnataka | Udupi | 127,060 |
| Machilipatnam | Andhra Pradesh | Krishna | 183,370 |
| Vishakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | Yanam | 1,730,320 |
| Cochin | Kerala | Ernakulam | 612,343 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | 752,490 |
| Thrissur | Kerala | Thrissur | 315,596 |
| Calicut | Kerala | Calicut | 432,097 |
| Kottayam | Kerala | Kottayam | 112,878 |
| Ernakulam | Kerala | Ernakulam | |
| Chennai | Tamilnadu | Chennai | 4,681,087 |
| Tuticorin | Tamilnadu | Thoothukudi | 436,094 |
| Nagarcoil | Tamilnadu | Kanyakumari | 224,329 |
| Karaikal | Tamilnadu | Karaikal | 227,589 |
| Yanam | Puducherry | Yanam | 32,362 |
| Pondicherry | Puducherry | 1,244,464 | |
| Puri | Odisha | Puri | 200,564 |
| Kolkata | West Bengal | Kolkata | 14,617,882 |
Major Coastal Cities of India on Map:
FAQs
They host industries like shipbuilding, fisheries, tourism, and energy production.
They handle over 90% of India’s trade by volume through ports like JNPT, Chennai, and Kolkata.
Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Goa, and Mangalore.
Ports facilitate trade, transshipment, and logistics, boosting economic growth.
They are key hubs for fisheries, providing jobs and contributing to food security.
Scenic beaches, historical sites, and festivals in cities like Goa, Chennai, and Kochi.
Through disaster management, coastal protection, and sustainable infrastructure.
Cities like Lothal and Kochi were ancient trade hubs with rich maritime histories.
They host offshore wind farms, tidal energy projects, and key oil refineries.
