India Size and Location Class 9 Notes

India – Size and Location is the first chapter in Class 9 Geography that introduces students to India’s geographical identity. It explains where India is located on the globe, its vast size, and how its position influences trade, culture, and global connections. The chapter also highlights India’s neighbouring countries and the importance of the Standard Meridian. These notes are designed to help students grasp key facts easily and prepare confidently for exams.

India Size and Location Class 9 Notes

Location

• India is located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere.
• India is bordered by the Arabian Sea from the west, the Indian Ocean from the south, and the Bay of Bengal from the east.
• The country extends between latitudes 8°4’N and 37°6’N and longitudes 68°7’E and 97°25’E.
• The Tropic of Cancer (23°30’N) divides India into two equal parts.

Size

• India is the 7th largest country in the world, covering an area of approximately 2.4% of the total geographical area of the world.
• India has a boundary of 15,200 km and a coastal boundary of 7,516.6 km, including the coastal areas of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Lakshadweep Islands.
• India also have a bounded by mountains from the northwest, north and northeast. South of approximately 22° north latitude, the country tapers towards the Indian Ocean, which is divided into the Arabian Sea on the west and the Bay of Bengal on the east.
• The Standard Meridian of India (82°30’E) passes through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh and is used as the standard time for the country.

India and the World

• India is located in South Asia and is a southward extension of the Asian continent. It is situated between East and West Asia and has a central location on the Indian Ocean, which connects Europe in the West with East Asia.
• India has a long coastline on the Indian Ocean, making it an important hub for trade and communication with other countries.
• Throughout history, India has had extensive trade and cultural exchange with other countries, and has been a source of spices, muslin, and other merchandise. At the same time, India has also been influenced by other cultures, such as Greek sculpture and the architectural styles of West Asia.
• India’s Neighbours
• India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic consisting of 29 states and 7 Union Territories.
• India shares the land with Pakistan and Afghanistan from the northwest, China, Nepal, and Bhutan from the north, and Myanmar and Bangladesh from the east.
• India’s southern neighbors across the sea include the island countries of Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
• India has strong historical and geographical ties with its neighbors.

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