Konkan division

Konkan is an administrative division stretching along Maharashtra's western coast, comprising seven districts that range from the major urban center of Mumbai to smaller towns and rural areas. The region features a long coastline along the Arabian Sea and connects diverse communities through shared geography and infrastructure.

The area was part of the Bombay Presidency under colonial rule and became Bombay State after independence until 1960, when it merged into Maharashtra. Since then, the division has experienced boundary changes and the creation of new districts to better serve its growing population.

The local population speaks Marathi and follows traditions deeply rooted in coastal life and Hindu practices. Temples dot the landscape and serve as gathering places where communities maintain their customs and way of life.

Mumbai functions as the main transportation hub, with extensive railway and road networks connecting all districts throughout the region. Getting around requires using public transportation like trains and buses, which link the coastal towns with inland areas.

The region produces large quantities of cashew nuts, mangoes, and coconuts, with plantations visible across the rural landscape. This agricultural abundance reflects how the land and sea together support the local economy in ways that differ from other parts of Maharashtra.