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India - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area:

3,287,263 sq km (1,269,219 sq miles).

Population:

1.45 billion (2024).

Population density:

492 per sq km.

Capital:

New Delhi.

Government:

Federal republic.

Head of state:

President Droupadi Murmu since 2022.

Head of government:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014.

Electricity:

230 volts AC, 50Hz.

India uses Type C, Type D and Type M plugs:
• Type C: Two round pins (ungrounded), commonly used for low-power devices.
• Type D: Three round pins in a triangular pattern, traditionally used in India and still very common in homes and older buildings.
• Type M: Three larger round pins, mainly used for high-power appliances such as air-conditioners and heavy-duty equipment.

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