According to the 2011 census, the population density in the Indian state of Maharashtra was *** individuals per square kilometer. Located on the Deccan Plateau, it is the second-most populous state in the country. A steady increase in the population of the state can be attributed to growing urban districts such as Mumbai and Pune, with diverse employment opportunities in several sectors.

India's economic powerhouse

With a contribution of over ** trillion Indian rupees in the financial year 2017, the state of Maharashtra had the highest gross state domestic product in the country. A per capita income of over *** thousand Indian rupees was estimated across the state for the preceding year. Based on its economic model, the state was a highly preferred destination for domestic and foreign investments.

The most populous Indian state

Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, was the most populous city after Delhi. As the country's economic core, it serves as the financial and commercial capital while providing numerous job opportunities. Many are attracted to this dream city in search of a lucrative career and to make it big in the world-famous Bollywood film industry.

Population: Maharashtra data was reported at 127.928 Person mn in 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 126.954 Person mn for 2024. Population: Maharashtra data is updated yearly, averaging 109.697 Person mn from Mar 1994 (Median) to 2025, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 127.928 Person mn in 2025 and a record low of 83.531 Person mn in 1994. Population: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GBG001: Population. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

According to wikipedia, Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India and the second-most populous country subdivision globally. the state is divided into 36 districts. Information for the Dataset is sourced from the government website of Maharashtra State. It contains information on 3 Census years - 1991,2001 and 2011.

Content

The dataset has 29 columns and 1.32 Lac rows.

Column headers are self-explanatory. Below is the list of columns - District, Taluka, Town/Village, No. of households, Total population, Total male population, Total female population, Total 0 to 6-year children, Male 0 to 6-year children, Female 0 to 6-year children, Total SC population, Male SC population, Female SC population, Total ST population, Male ST population, Female ST population, Total literates, Male literates, Female literates, Total illiterates, Male illiterates, Female illiterates, Total main workers, Male main workers, Female main workers, Total non-workers, Male non-workers, Female non-workers

Abbreviations - SC - Scheduled Caste ST - Scheduled Tribes

Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data was reported at 10.100 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.500 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 11.400 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.000 NA in 1998 and a record low of 10.100 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAH004: Vital Statistics: Natural Growth Rate: by States.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Female data was reported at 54,131,277.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 46,478,031.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 17,318,680.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54,131,277.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 9,589,514.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.

According to the 76th round of the NSO survey conducted between July and December 2018, a higher percentage of disabled men than disabled women were present. In 2018, the western state of Maharashtra had the highest share of men with disability in it's rural areas at three percent. The National Statistical Office (NSO) is the statistical wing of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI), mainly responsible for laying down standards for statistical analysis, data collection, and implementation.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai data was reported at 1,120,547.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 81,855.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai data is updated decadal, averaging 81,855.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,120,547.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 42,732.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Aurangabad data was reported at 1,175,116.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 892,483.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Aurangabad data is updated decadal, averaging 82,168.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,175,116.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 34,902.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Aurangabad data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

In 2011, ** percent of the male population living in Maharashtra knew how to read or write. Maharashtra's literacy rate was higher in urban areas than rural regions for both.

The literacy rate among males living in rural areas in Maharashtra stood at around 85 percent in 2011. However, in the urban areas of the state the literacy rate among males was 92 percent that same year.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Pune data was reported at 5,049,968.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,760,636.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Pune data is updated decadal, averaging 699,716.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,049,968.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 164,117.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Pune data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

Main working population of Maharashtra shot up by 25.94% from 34,748,053 persons in 2001 to 43,762,890 persons in 2011. Since the 25.94% surge in 2011, main working population remained constant by 0.00% in 2011.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ashta: Male data was reported at 19,171.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 17,080.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ashta: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 6,927.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 19,171.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,716.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ashta: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

Census: Population: Maharashtra data was reported at 112,374,333.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 96,878,627.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 35,778,141.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 112,374,333.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 19,391,643.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAB002: Census: Population: by States.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Sangole: Male data was reported at 17,720.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 14,570.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Sangole: Male data is updated decadal, averaging 4,384.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,720.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 2,281.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Sangole: Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ausa: Female data was reported at 17,591.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,023.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ausa: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 4,348.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,591.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 2,730.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ausa: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Gadchiroli data was reported at 54,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 42,468.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Gadchiroli data is updated decadal, averaging 42,468.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 29,565.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Gadchiroli data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.

Census: Number of Migrants: Maharashtra data was reported at 57,376,776.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 41,715,711.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 41,715,711.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57,376,776.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 25,462,420.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data was reported at 14.600 NA in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.000 NA for 2019. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data is updated yearly, averaging 16.900 NA from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2020, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.800 NA in 1998 and a record low of 14.600 NA in 2020. Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: per 1000 Population: Maharashtra: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAH002: Vital Statistics: Birth Rate: by States.

Census: Population: Maharashtra: Greater Mumbai data was reported at 18,414,288.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 16,434,386.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Greater Mumbai data is updated decadal, averaging 3,866,199.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,414,288.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 839,672.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Greater Mumbai data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAC021: Census: Population: By Towns and Urban Agglomerations: Maharashtra.