Ports in India
List of Major ports in India is an important static GK topic for MBA, UPSC, Bank PO and other competitive exams. You can expect at least 1 to 2 questions from Major ports in India in any competitive exam. Before you mug up this list of major ports in India, let us first understand few important points regarding Major points in India.
Facts about Major ports in India
| S.No | Name of the Port | Coast | State |
| 1. | Kandla | Western Coast | Gujarat |
| 2. | Paradip | Eastern Coast | Odisha |
| 3. | JNPT | Western Coast | Maharashtra |
| 4. | Mumbai | Western Coast | Maharashtra |
| 5. | Visakhapatnam | Eastern Coast | Andhra Pradesh |
| 6. | Chennai | Eastern Coast | Tamil Nadu |
| 7. | Kolkata | Eastern Coast | West Bengal |
| 8. | Mangalore | Western Coast | Karnataka |
| 9. | Tuticorin | Eastern Coast | Tamil Nadu |
| 10. | Mormugao | Western Coast | Goa |
| 11. | Kochi | Western Coast | Kerala |
| 12. | Krishnapatnam Port | Eastern Coast | Andhra Pradesh |
| 13. | Ennore | Eastern Coast | Tamil Nadu |
- India has a coastline spanning 7516.6 kilometres, forming one of the biggest peninsulas in the world.
- There are 12 major ports, 200 notified minor and intermediate ports.
- The Indian Government has allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of up to 100 per cent under the automatic route for port and harbour construction and maintenance projects.
- All major ports, except one Ennore Port are government administered.
- Kandla Port is the largest port of India by volume of cargo handled.
- Madras Port is the one of the oldest port of India and the second largest port in the country.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest container port in India.
