India is now the most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of 1. 4 billion people (in 2024). The country is subdivided into 29 states and seven union territories. With an area of …

India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage. It has achieved all-round socio-economic progress since independence. India, officially the republic of india, [j][20] is a country in south asia.