India has one of the world's most diverse and extensive coastlines — a 7,517 km stretch that passes through 9 coastal states and 4 union territories. The total number of named, accessible beaches in India is estimated at 480+, though the exact count varies depending on how you define a "beach." Here is the most detailed state-wise breakdown available.
India coastline and beach count overview
India's 7,517 km coastline (mainland: 5,422 km, island territories: 2,094 km) borders the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean. The Ministry of Tourism recognises 480+ named beaches, while the Survey of India documents 1,300+ coastal geographic features including beaches, coves, and rocky shores. The total is not fixed — new beaches are named or discovered regularly as tourism infrastructure expands into remote areas like the Andaman and Nicobar hinterland.
Goa — 50+ beaches, 101 km coastline
Goa has the highest density of named, tourist-accessible beaches in India — over 50 named stretches along its 101 km Konkan coastline. From Arambol in the north to Palolem in the south, nearly every cove has its own identity. Highlights: Baga, Calangute, Anjuna, Vagator, Colva, Palolem, Agonda. Best season: October–March.
Kerala — 80+ beaches, 590 km coastline
Kerala's 590 km coast has approximately 80+ distinct beaches, many hidden between backwater inlets. The beaches range from cliff-suspended (Varkala) to rural coconut-fringed (Marari) to resort-developed (Kovalam) to absolutely wild (Beypore, Chombal). Blue Flag certified: Kappad Beach (Kozhikode) — historically important as the landing spot of Vasco da Gama in 1498. Best season: October–March.
Karnataka — 60+ beaches, 320 km coastline
Karnataka's Konkan and Karavali coast has over 60 beaches across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts. Famous beaches: Om Beach, Half-Moon Beach, Paradise Beach (Gokarna), Murudeshwar, Malpe, Karwar, Kasarkod, Padubidri. Blue Flag: Kasarkod Beach and Padubidri Beach. The coast has India's best mainland scuba at Netrani Island.
Andaman and Nicobar — 400+ beaches, 1,962 km island coastline
With 572 islands and a combined coastline of 1,962 km (the longest in India after the mainland), Andaman and Nicobar technically has India's greatest total beach count — 400+ identified beaches, though only 30–40 are accessible to tourists. The remaining are in restricted tribal reserve areas or inaccessible wilderness. Radhanagar (Havelock) is Blue Flag certified.
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu (1,076 km coast, 70+ beaches): Marina (13 km, world's 2nd longest), Mahabalipuram, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari. Maharashtra (720 km, 50+ beaches): Alibaug, Tarkarli, Ganpatipule, Murud. Gujarat (1,600 km — India's longest mainland state coast, 30+ beaches): Mandvi, Somnath, Diu, Shivrajpur (Blue Flag). Odisha (480 km, 20+ beaches): Puri, Chandrabhaga, Konark, Golden Beach (Blue Flag). Andhra Pradesh (974 km, 40+ beaches): Rushikonda (Blue Flag), Yarada, RK Beach.
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