Maharashtra
Maharashtra is State located in the Western region of India. This article provides infomation about Maharashtra's overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its sub-districts.
Maharashtra Overview
Maharashtra State is established on May 1, 1960 and the capital of Maharashtra is Mumbai. Total area of Maharashtra is 307,713 km² including 298,619 km² rural area and 9,094 km² urban area. Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra, which is spoken by the majority of the population. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard, The ISO code of Maharashtra is IN-MH.
Maharashtra State is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes. Ahmadnagar is the largest district of Maharashtra which covers area of 17048 km² while Mumbai is the smallest district of Maharashtra which covers area of 157 km². Thane is the most populated whereas Sindhudurg is the least populous district in Maharashtra State.
Population of Maharashtra
As of the 2011 census, Maharashtra has a population of approximately 112,374,333 peoples which is divided into urban population of 50,818,259 and rular population of 61,556,074. The population density in Maharashtra region is about 365 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58,243,056 | 54,131,277 | 112,374,333 |
| Rural | 31,539,034 | 30,017,040 | 61,556,074 |
| Urban | 26,704,022 | 24,114,237 | 50,818,259 |
Household in Maharashtra
There are about 24,421,519 houses in the district, including 11,206,781 urban houses and 13,214,738 rural houses. The average household size is about 5 people per house.
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 24,421,519 |
| Rural | 13,214,738 |
| Urban | 11,206,781 |
List Of District in Maharashtra
As per 2011 stats, there are 35 districts in Maharashtra. Here is the list of all Maharashtra districts along with area & population information.
| District | Area (km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmadnagar | 17,048 | 4,543,159 |
| Akola | 5,673 | 1,813,906 |
| Amravati | 12,210 | 2,888,445 |
| Aurangabad | 10,131 | 3,701,282 |
| Bhandara | 4,087 | 1,200,334 |
| Bid | 10,693 | 2,585,049 |
| Buldana | 9,661 | 2,586,258 |
| Chandrapur | 11,443 | 2,204,307 |
| Dhule | 7,195 | 2,050,862 |
| Gadchiroli | 14,412 | 1,072,942 |
| Gondiya | 5,234 | 1,322,507 |
| Hingoli | 4,827 | 1,177,345 |
| Jalgaon | 11,765 | 4,229,917 |
| Jalna | 7,694 | 1,959,046 |
| Kolhapur | 7,685 | 3,876,001 |
| Latur | 7,157 | 2,454,196 |
| Mumbai | 157 | 3,085,411 |
| Mumbai Suburban | 446 | 9,356,962 |
| Nagpur | 9,892 | 4,653,570 |
| Nanded | 10,528 | 3,361,292 |
| Nandurbar | 5,955 | 1,648,295 |
| Nashik | 15,530 | 6,107,187 |
| Osmanabad | 7,569 | 1,657,576 |
| Parbhani | 6,214 | 1,836,086 |
| Pune | 15,643 | 9,429,408 |
| Raigarh | 7,152 | 2,634,200 |
| Ratnagiri | 8,208 | 1,615,069 |
| Sangli | 8,572 | 2,822,143 |
| Satara | 10,480 | 3,003,741 |
| Sindhudurg | 5,207 | 849,651 |
| Solapur | 14,895 | 4,317,756 |
| Thane | 9,558 | 11,060,148 |
| Wardha | 6,309 | 1,300,774 |
| Washim | 4,901 | 1,197,160 |
| Yavatmal | 13,582 | 2,772,348 |
Frequently Asked Question About Maharashtra
How many villages are there in Maharashtra ?
There are 43665 villages in the Maharashtra.
What is the population of Maharashtra ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Maharashtra is 112,374,333
How many town or city are there in Maharashtra ?
There are 534 town or city in the Maharashtra.
How many district in Maharashtra ?
There are 35 district in Maharashtra .
Which is the largest district in Maharashtra
Ahmadnagar is the largest district in Maharashtra .
Which is the smallest district in Maharashtra ?
Mumbai is the smallest district in Maharashtra.
Which is the most populated district in Maharashtra
Thane is the most populated district in Maharashtra .
Which is the least populated district in Maharashtra ?
Sindhudurg is the least populated district in Maharashtra.