Maharashtra Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Maharashtra.
Administrative Details of Maharashtra
Maharashtra comprises 43,665 villages, of which 40,959 are inhabited and 2,706 are uninhabited. There are 534 urban towns in Maharashtra. The total number of households stands at 2,44,21,519, spread across 3,07,713 square kilometers.
| Villages | 43,665(40,959 inhabited • 2,706 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 534 |
| Households | 2,44,21,519 |
| Total Area | 3,07,713 km² |
Maharashtra Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Maharashtra had 5,08,18,259 people in urban areas (45.2%) and 6,15,56,074 people in rural areas (54.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,15,56,074 | 54.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,08,18,259 | 45.2% |
| Total | 11,23,74,333 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Maharashtra
The total population of Maharashtra comprises 5,82,43,056 males (51.8%) and 5,41,31,277 females (48.2%). The sex ratio in Maharashtra is 929 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,15,39,034 | 2,67,04,022 | 5,82,43,056 |
| 👩 Female | 3,00,17,040 | 2,41,14,237 | 5,41,31,277 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Maharashtra
The literacy rate in Maharashtra is 72.57% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 77.7% while female literacy is 67.05%, indicating a gender gap of 10.65 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,15,54,290.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,33,91,475 | 2,18,66,109 | 4,52,57,584 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,80,91,286 | 1,82,05,420 | 3,62,96,706 |
| Total Literate | 4,14,82,761 | 4,00,71,529 | 8,15,54,290 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Maharashtra District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Maharashtra has 35 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Maharashtra has a population of 11,23,74,333. Click any state to view detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Maharashtra
Complete list of all 35 districts in Maharashtra.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Maharashtra Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Maharashtra has a total population of 11,23,74,333 with a literacy rate of 72.57% and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1000 males.
Maharashtra comprises 35 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Maharashtra including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.