Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र)
Administrative Divisions
Maharashtra are divided into 35 districts for administrative purposes. Here's a closer look at each:
List of Districts of Maharashtra
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmadnagar | 17048 | 4543159 | 266.5 |
| 2 | Akola | 5673 | 1813906 | 319.8 |
| 3 | Amravati | 12210 | 2888445 | 236.6 |
| 4 | Aurangabad | 10131 | 3701282 | 365.1 |
| 5 | Bhandara | 4087 | 1200334 | 293.7 |
| 6 | Bid | 10693 | 2585049 | 241.8 |
| 7 | Buldana | 9661 | 2586258 | 267.7 |
| 8 | Chandrapur | 11443 | 2204307 | 192.6 |
| 9 | Dhule | 7195 | 2050862 | 285 |
| 10 | Gadchiroli | 14412 | 1072942 | 74.45 |
| 11 | Gondiya | 5234 | 1322507 | 252.7 |
| 12 | Hingoli | 4827 | 1177345 | 243.9 |
| 13 | Jalgaon | 11765 | 4229917 | 359.5 |
| 14 | Jalna | 7694 | 1959046 | 254.8 |
| 15 | Kolhapur | 7685 | 3876001 | 504.4 |
| 16 | Latur | 7157 | 2454196 | 342.9 |
| 17 | Mumbai | 157 | 3085411 | 19652 |
| 18 | Mumbai Suburban | 446 | 9356962 | 20980 |
| 19 | Nagpur | 9892 | 4653570 | 470.4 |
| 20 | Nanded | 10528 | 3361292 | 319.3 |
| 21 | Nandurbar | 5955 | 1648295 | 276.8 |
| 22 | Nashik | 15530 | 6107187 | 393.3 |
| 23 | Osmanabad | 7569 | 1657576 | 219 |
| 24 | Parbhani | 6214 | 1836086 | 295.5 |
| 25 | Pune | 15643 | 9429408 | 602.8 |
| 26 | Raigarh | 7152 | 2634200 | 368.3 |
| 27 | Ratnagiri | 8208 | 1615069 | 196.8 |
| 28 | Sangli | 8572 | 2822143 | 329.2 |
| 29 | Satara | 10480 | 3003741 | 286.6 |
| 30 | Sindhudurg | 5207 | 849651 | 163.2 |
| 31 | Solapur | 14895 | 4317756 | 289.9 |
| 32 | Thane | 9558 | 11060148 | 1157 |
| 33 | Wardha | 6309 | 1300774 | 206.2 |
| 34 | Washim | 4901 | 1197160 | 244.3 |
| 35 | Yavatmal | 13582 | 2772348 | 204.1 |
- Largest district by area: Ahmadnagar with 17048 km²
- Largest district by population: Thane with 11060148 people
- Smallest district by area: Mumbai with 157 km²
- Smallest district by population: Sindhudurg with 849651 people
Geographic and Demographic Overview
- Total Area: 307713km²
- Total Population (2011): 112374333
- High Court: Bombay High Court (Mumbai bench)
Population Distribution
The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61556074 | 50818259 | 112374333 |
| Male Population | 31539034 | 26704022 | 58243056 |
| Female Population | 30017040 | 24114237 | 54131277 |
Household Distribution
The distribution of households in the Maharashtra is:
| Rural Households | Urban Households | Total Households |
|---|---|---|
| 13214738 | 11206781 | 24421519 |
Question and Answer
Q: What is the capital of the Maharashtra?
A: The capital of the Maharashtra is Mumbai.
Q: When were the Maharashtra established as a Union Territory or State?
A: The Maharashtra were established as a Union Territory or State on 1-May-1960.
Q: How many districts are there in the Maharashtra?
A: There are 35 districts in the Maharashtra .
Q: What is the largest district by area in the Maharashtra?
A: The largest district by area in the Maharashtra is Ahmadnagar, with an area of 17048 km².
Q: Which district in the Maharashtra has the largest population?
A: The district with the largest population in the Maharashtra is Thane, with a population of 11060148 people.
Q: What is the total area of the Maharashtra?
A: The total area of the Maharashtra is 307713 km².
Q: What is the total population of the Maharashtra according to the 2011 census?
A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Maharashtra is 112374333.
Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Maharashtra?
A: The Bombay High Court (Mumbai bench) has jurisdiction over the Maharashtra.
Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Maharashtra?
A: The population distribution in the Maharashtra is as follows:
- Rural Population: 61556074
- Urban Population: 50818259
Q: How many households are there in the Maharashtra?
A: There are 24421519 households in the Maharashtra.
Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Maharashtra?
A: The population ranges of villages in the Maharashtra are:
- Less than 100: 3917
- 100-499: 7603
- 500-999: 10864
- 1000-1999: 11957
- 2000-2999: 4410
- 3000-3999: 1863
- 4000-4999: 834
- 5000 And Above: 1478
Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Maharashtra?
A: The population distribution by gender in the Maharashtra is as follows:
- Male Population: 58243056
- Female Population: 54131277
Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Maharashtra?
A: The smallest district by area in the Maharashtra is Mumbai, with an area of 157 km².
Q: Which district in the Maharashtra has the smallest population?
A: The district with the smallest population in the Maharashtra is Sindhudurg, with a population of 849651 people.
Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Western Region of India?
A: Union Territories or States in the Western Region of India include: