Map of India
Map of India
India is a large country located in South Asia and one of the most populous nations in the world. Viewing India on a map helps place the country in geographic context — across Asia, multiple climate zones, and the wider world.
Where India Is Located
India is located in South Asia and is bordered by Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, with coastlines along the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean.
Its geography includes the Himalayan mountain range in the north, fertile river plains, deserts in the west, plateaus in central regions, and long tropical coastlines.
Where India Sits on a World Map
On a world map, India appears in the Northern Hemisphere, extending southward into the Indian Ocean from the Asian continent.
Its prominent peninsula has historically made India central to global trade routes, navigation, and cultural exchange.
Interactive Map of India
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India Coordinates
- Latitude: 20.5937° N
- Longitude: 78.9629° E
These coordinates represent the geographic centre of India and are commonly used for national mapping and geographic reference.
States and Union Territories of India
India is divided into states and union territories, each with its own administrative structure and regional identity.
Political maps of India commonly display these boundaries alongside major cities, rivers, and transport corridors.
Which Hemisphere Is India In?
- Northern Hemisphere
- Eastern Hemisphere
India lies entirely within the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, consistent with its position in South Asia.
The Antipode of India
The antipode of India refers to the locations on Earth directly opposite the country, passing through the planet’s centre.
Much of India’s antipodal region lies in the Pacific Ocean, east of South America.
India Map as a Physical Print
India can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing state boundaries, coordinates, hemispheres, and antipodal relationships on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
