There are currently 13 major seaports in India, out of which 12 are operated under the government of India while one is run by a corporation (Ennore Port).
What are the 12 major ports in India?
India has 12 major ports under the control of the central government — Deendayal (erstwhile Kandla), Mumbai, JNPT, Mormugao, New Mangalore, Cochin, Chennai, Kamarajar (earlier Ennore), V.O. Chidambaranar, Visakhapatnam, Paradip and Kolkata (including Haldia).
Which is India’s deepest port?
Visakhapatnam is one out of the 13 major ports in India. Therefore, this is the correct answer as Vishakhapatnam is the deepest sea-port in India.
Which city in India has sea port?
List of Major Sea Ports in India
| Sea Port Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Chennai Port or Madras Port | Chennai, Madras |
| Haldia (Kolkata Dock System & Haldia Dock Complex) | Kolkata |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Port, also known as Nhava Sheva | Maharashtra, South Mumbai |
| Kamarajar Port or Ennore Port | Ennore, Chennai |
Which is the newest port in India?
New port locations have been identified based on the cargo flow for key commodities and the projected traffic: Greenfield major ports to be developed at Vadhavan (Maharashtra), Sagar Island (West Bengal), Paradip Satellite Port (Odhisha), Cuddalore/Sirkazhi (Tamil Nadu) and Machilipatnam/Vodarevu.
Which city is not a sea port of India?
Complete answer:
– Paradeep Port: It is a natural, deep- water port situated on the East coast of India present in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha.