Which is the largest natural port in India? [IAS Questions & Answers at BYJU’S] (2024)

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Mumbai is the largest natural port in India.

Natural harbour is created where the land and water come together in such a way that boats, ships, and barges are docked.

The Mumbai port is situated along the Konkan coast, and it spreads over an area of 400 sq km. It was established in 1873.

The natural ports of India are:

Mumbai Port, Cochin Port, Kolkota Port, Kandla Port, Paradip Fort, Visakhapatnam Port, Mormugao Port, New Mangalore Port, VO Chidambaram Port, and Port Blair.

The second largest container port in India, The Jawaharlal Nehru Port is also situated in Mumbai. It is also known as Nhava Sheva Port and is the busiest port in India.

India has 13 Major Ports and more than 180 minor ports.

The artificial port of India is the Tuticorin port in Tamil Nadu.

The largest private port in India is Mundra Port in Gujarat.

Further Reading:

• 13 Important Major Ports in India
• JawaharLal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT)

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