Maharashtra
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 11.2 Crore
- 9.3% of India
- Districts
- 36
- Avg 31.2 Lakh each
- Area
- 2,97,652 km²
- 378 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 82.3%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 929
- India: 943
- Rank
- 2nd
- of 36 by population
Maharashtra is India's 2nd most populous state with a population of 11.2 Crore spread across 36 districts covering 2,97,652sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 82.3%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Maharashtra · district average 122.8%, 6th of 36 states
All 36 on the map →MSME Density in Maharashtra · district average 57.5 per 1,000 people, 9th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Maharashtra · district average 82.8%, 15th of 36 states
All 36 on the map →Health Insurance in Maharashtra · district average 21.0%, 29th of 36 states
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune | 94,29,408 | 86.2% | 915 | 621 |
| Mumbai Suburban | 93,56,962 | 89.9% | 860 | 22,367 |
| Thane | 80,70,032 | 87.2% | 868 | 1,951 |
| Nashik | 61,07,187 | 82.3% | 934 | 407 |
| Nagpur | 46,53,570 | 88.4% | 951 | 488 |
| Ahilyanagar | 45,43,159 | 79.1% | 939 | 275 |
| Solapur | 43,17,756 | 77.0% | 938 | 299 |
| Jalgaon | 42,29,917 | 78.2% | 925 | 372 |
| Kolhapur | 38,76,001 | 81.5% | 957 | 516 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar | 37,01,282 | 79.0% | 923 | 377 |
| Nanded | 33,61,292 | 75.5% | 943 | 330 |
| Mumbai | 30,85,411 | 89.2% | 832 | 49,525 |
| Satara | 30,03,741 | 82.9% | 988 | 295 |
| Palghar | 29,90,116 | 77.0% | 934 | 589 |
| Amravati | 28,88,445 | 87.4% | 951 | 246 |
| Sangli | 28,22,143 | 81.5% | 966 | 336 |
| Yavatmal | 27,72,348 | 82.8% | 952 | 211 |
| Raigad | 26,34,200 | 83.1% | 959 | 389 |
| Buldhana | 25,86,258 | 83.4% | 934 | 275 |
| Beed | 25,85,049 | 77.0% | 916 | 252 |
| Latur | 24,54,196 | 77.3% | 928 | 351 |
| Chandrapur | 22,04,307 | 80.0% | 961 | 201 |
| Dhule | 20,50,862 | 72.8% | 946 | 296 |
| Jalna | 19,59,046 | 71.5% | 937 | 265 |
| Parbhani | 18,36,086 | 73.3% | 947 | 301 |
| Akola | 18,13,906 | 88.0% | 946 | 346 |
| Dharashiv | 16,57,576 | 78.4% | 924 | 225 |
| Nandurbar | 16,48,295 | 64.4% | 978 | 287 |
| Ratnagiri | 16,15,069 | 82.2% | 1122 | 200 |
| Gondia | 13,22,507 | 85.0% | 999 | 265 |
| Wardha | 13,00,774 | 87.0% | 946 | 214 |
| Bhandara | 12,00,334 | 83.8% | 982 | 301 |
| Washim | 11,97,160 | 83.2% | 930 | 241 |
| Hingoli | 11,77,345 | 78.2% | 942 | 258 |
| Gadchiroli | 10,72,942 | 74.4% | 982 | 77 |
| Sindhudurg | 8,49,651 | 85.6% | 1036 | 170 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Maharashtra?
Maharashtra has a population of 11.2 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 2nd most populous state. The population is spread across 36 districts.
How many districts are in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra has 36 districts covering a total area of 2,97,652 sq km.
Which district in Maharashtra has the highest literacy rate?
Mumbai Suburban has the highest literacy rate in Maharashtra at 89.9%, compared to the state average of 82.3%.
What is Maharashtra's sex ratio?
Maharashtra has a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.