India Country Facts
A structured, fast-loading reference card covering India's geography, government, economy, and culture — all key facts in one place.
Basic Facts
Geography
28 States + 8 Union Territories
Government
Economy
Fun Facts
India is the world's largest democracy by population, with over 960 million registered voters participating in the 2024 general election — the largest election ever held in human history.
The game of chess (Chaturanga) was invented in India around the 6th century AD during the Gupta Empire. It spread through Persia to the Arab world and eventually to Europe.
India has the world's largest film industry by number of films produced, releasing over 1,800 films annually across more than 20 languages. "Bollywood" (Hindi cinema) alone produces around 200 films per year.
The Indian Railways network is one of the largest in the world, spanning over 68,000 km of track, operating more than 13,000 trains daily, and transporting approximately 23 million passengers every day.
India is the birthplace of four major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Together these faiths are followed by over 1.5 billion people globally.
The Taj Mahal, built in Agra between 1632 and 1653 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and receives over 7 million visitors per year.
India is the world's largest producer and consumer of milk, producing over 230 million tonnes annually — more than the combined output of the USA and Pakistan.
The concept of zero as a number was formalized by Indian mathematician Brahmagupta in the 7th century AD, a contribution that underpins all modern mathematics and computing.
Data sourced from the Census of India, World Bank, CIA World Factbook, and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Figures are approximate and reflect 2024 estimates.
Summary
A structured, fast-loading reference card covering India's geography, government, economy, and culture — all key facts in one place.
How it works
- Browse the cards arranged by topic: Basic Facts, Geography, Government, Economy, and Fun Facts.
- Each card presents concise data points drawn from authoritative sources (Census of India, World Bank, CIA World Factbook).
- Use the section navigation at the top to jump directly to the category you need.
- All figures are static reference data — no input required.
Use cases
- Students preparing for geography or South Asian studies assignments.
- Travelers wanting a quick overview before visiting India.
- Quiz enthusiasts looking for verified Indian trivia.
- Journalists or writers needing a fast fact-check on Indian statistics.
- Educators creating classroom materials about Asia.
- Business professionals researching the Indian market.
- Language learners seeking cultural context for Hindi or other Indian language studies.
- History buffs exploring modern Indian demographics and politics.