According to the 2011 census, the population density in the Indian state of Maharashtra was 365 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 22 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 175 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.
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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.
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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.
In 2011, 90 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.
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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.
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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.
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Census: Population: Maharashtra: Jalna data was reported at 285,577.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 235,795.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Jalna data is updated decadal, averaging 62,818.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 285,577.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 16,912.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Jalna 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.
The statistic displays the main states and union territories with the highest number of people living in urban areas in India in 2011. In that year, the state of Maharashtra had the highest population with over 50 million people living in urban areas. The population density in India from 2004 to 2014 can be seen here.
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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.
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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.
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Census: Population: Maharashtra: Uran data was reported at 30,439.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 23,251.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Uran data is updated decadal, averaging 11,233.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30,439.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 4,161.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Uran 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.
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Census: Population: Maharashtra: Satara data was reported at 120,195.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 108,048.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Satara data is updated decadal, averaging 44,889.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 120,195.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 19,145.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Satara 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.
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Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra data was reported at 12,971,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 10,270,485.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 11,620,818.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,971,152.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 10,270,485.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim: 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.GAE003: Census: Population: by Religion: Muslim.
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Census: Population: Maharashtra: Latur data was reported at 382,940.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 299,985.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Latur data is updated decadal, averaging 38,143.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 382,940.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 7,574.000 Person in 03-01-1911. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Latur 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.
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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.
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Census: Population: Maharashtra: Umred data was reported at 53,971.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 49,577.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Umred data is updated decadal, averaging 21,021.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53,971.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 15,061.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Umred 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.
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Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ratnagiri data was reported at 76,229.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 70,383.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ratnagiri data is updated decadal, averaging 29,086.500 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76,229.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 14,597.000 Person in 03-01-1921. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Ratnagiri 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.
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Census: Population: Maharashtra: Babhulgaon data was reported at 8,052.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,601.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Babhulgaon data is updated decadal, averaging 7,326.500 Person from Mar 2001 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,052.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 6,601.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Babhulgaon 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.
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Census: Population: Maharashtra: Bhiwandi data was reported at 709,665.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 621,427.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Bhiwandi data is updated decadal, averaging 36,697.000 Person from Mar 1901 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 709,665.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 10,354.000 Person in 03-01-1901. Census: Population: Maharashtra: Bhiwandi 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.
According to the 2011 census, the population density in the Indian state of Maharashtra was 365 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 22 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 175 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.