Question

Explain the main characteristics of Mumbai sea port and its hinterland.

Hint:

Decennial growth helps in understanding the pace at which urban population is increasing. It's calculated by comparing the urban population of one decade to the next.

Answer 1

Mumbai Port is the largest natural harbour port in India and plays a key role in India’s maritime trade.

• Natural Harbour: Mumbai Port is a natural deep-sea harbour, well-sheltered by the Konkan coast, which provides safe anchorage.
• Largest Port in India: It handles large volumes of cargo, including petroleum products, chemicals, textiles, machinery, and electronic goods.
• Well-Connected Infrastructure: The port has excellent connectivity via road, rail, and air, supporting fast inland distribution.
• Modern Facilities: Equipped with modern facilities like container terminals and dry docks for ship repair and maintenance.
• Hinterland: It serves a vast and economically important hinterland including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, and parts of northern India.