The extreme points of India are a significant aspect of Indian geography and are frequently studied and discussed. The southernmost point of India, in particular, is a popular question in many competitive exams.
India has four extreme points that are geographically significant. They are:
- Northernmost Point: Indira Col
- Southernmost Point: Indira Point
- Easternmost Point: Kibithu.
- Westernmost Point: Ghuar Moti
4 Extreme Points of India Details
The northernmost point of India
• Indira Col is the northernmost point of India.
• “Indira Col” is a mountain pass at an altitude of 5764 meters in the Siachen Muztagh in the Karakoram range.
• The Siachen Muztagh has two Cols in the region; One is east and the other is west.
• Eastern Col was named the Indira Col in 1912 by Bull Workman after Goddess Lakshmi.
• Another col which is 2.4 km from Indira Kol is also known as the Indira Col West. It is located on the Indira Ridge at an altitude of 5,988 meters.
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The southernmost point of India
• Indira Point is the southernmost point of India, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
• The exact location of the Indira Point is Great Nicobar at 6°8′N latitude.
• Indira Point is also known as Pygmalion Point or Parsons Point.
• It was named after former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1985.
• The southernmost point of mainland India is the Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Kanyakumari.
• Vivekananda Rock Memorial located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu is one of the tourist attractions.
The westernmost point of India
• Guhar Moti, located near Narayana Sarovar in the Kutch district of Gujarat, is the westernmost point of India.
• It is located near Narayana Sarovar Village and Koteshwar Temple.
The easternmost point of India
• Kibithu in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh is the easternmost point of India.
• It is located 40 km west of Difu Pass near the tri-junction of India, China, and Myanmar borders.
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List of Extreme Points of India Chart
| Sl. No. | Extreme Point | Extreme Point name | State/UT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northernmost point of India | Indira Kol | Ladakh |
| 2 | Southernmost point of India | Indira Point or Pygmalion Point | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| 3 | Southernmost point of Mainland India | Kanyakumari | Tamil Nadu |
| 4 | Easternmost point of India | Kibithu | Arunachal Pradesh |
| 5 | Westernmost point of India | Guhar Moti | Gujarat |
Extreme points of India on Map
Previous Year’s Questions on this Topic
Question 1. The southern tip of India is:
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[SSC (10+2) Level Data Entry Operator & LDC Exam. 2012]
Answer: Indira Point in the Nicobar Islands
Question 2: Indira Point is the southernmost tip of [SSC Multi-Tasking Staff 2013]
Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Question 3: If in the east it is Guhar Moti, in the north it is Siachen Glacier, then in the south, it is: [SSC CAPFs (CPO) SI & ASI, Delhi Police SI Exam. 2016]
Answer: Indira point
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answer: Kibithu
• Kibithu is the easternmost point of India located in Arunachal Pradesh.
Answer: Indira Col
Answer: Indira Col
• Indira Col – The northernmost point of India located in Ladakh.
Answer: Indira Point
• Indira Point is the southernmost point of India, located on Nicobar Island.
Answer: Guhar Moti (Gujarat)
Answer: Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu)
Answer: There are 4 extreme points in India.
