Names of major ports of India and their location:
Major ports of India include Kolkata, Chennai, Cochin, Nhava Sheva, Kandla, Marmugavo, Mumbai, New Mangalore, Paradip, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam and Port Blair. A huge amount of imports and exports are done from India through these ports. These ports are the backbone of the Indian economy. Let us know about the major ports of India:-
List of Major Ports of India:-
| Port | River/ocean | State |
| Mumbai | Arabian Sea | Maharashtra |
| Paradip | Bay of Bengal | Orissa |
| Kolkata | Hubli River | West Bengal |
| Tuticorin and Ennore | Bay of Bengal | Tamil Nadu |
| Visakhapatnam (the deepest and natural port) | Bay of Bengal | Andra Pradesh |
| Kochi | Arabian Sea | Kerala |
| Nhavasheva (largest port) | Arabian Sea | Maharashtra |
| Kandla (Tidal Port) | Arabian Sea | Gujarat |
| Marmagova | Arabian Sea | Goa |
| New Mangalore | Arabian Sea | Karnataka |
| Chennai (artificial and oldest port) | Bay of Bengal | Tamil Nadu |
| Haldia | - | West Bengal- |
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