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Maharashtra Population, 2011 Census, Density, Sex Ratio & District-wise Population, Download PDF

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Updated on: September 25th, 2023

Maharashtra is a state in India’s western side & central peninsular region, occupying a significant portion of the Deccan Plateau. Maharashtra is the second-most populated state in India and the second-most populated country subdivision globally. In this article, we have provided the Density, Sex Ratio & District wise population of Maharashtra according to the 2011 census. 

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Maharashtra Population

  • Maharashtra population in 2022 is assessed to be 12.57 Crores, according to UIDAI, updated 31, May 2020, by mid of the year 2020, the projected population is 123,144,223. 
  • Its second populated state in India after Uttar Pradesh, 9% of India’s population live in Maharashtra. 
  • Maharashtra is the most economically progressive state in India, with a GDP value of $390 million in 2018-2019, which shares around 15%. It’s per capita of $2500. 
  • As per Niti Aayog’s 2016 report, the Total Fertility Rate is 1.8.

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Maharashtra Population 2022

According to estimates, the population of Maharashtra in 2022 will be about 124,904,071.

  • Estimated population of Maharashtra in 2022: 124,904,071
  • Estimated population of males in 2022: 64,750,685
  • Estimated population of females in 2022: 60,153,386

Maharashtra Population 2011 Census

  • Maharashtra has a sex ratio of 929 for every 1000 males, which is less than the nationwide average of 940 according to the 2011 census. In 2001, the sex ratio of females per 1000 males in Maharashtra was 922.
  • The total area of Maharashtra is 307,713 sq. Km. Maharashtra has a 365 per sq km density, which is lower than the national average of 382 per sq km. In 2001, the density of Maharashtra was 315 per sq km, while in 2001, the national average was 324 per sq km.

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The table below gives comparative information of 2011 population as well as 2001 population:

Description

2011

2001

Approximate Population

11.24 Crores

9.69 Crore

Actual Population

112,374,333

96,878,627

Male

58,243,056

50,400,596

Female

54,131,277

46,478,031

Population Growth

15.99%

22.57%

Percentage of Total Population

9.28%

9.42%

Sex Ratio

929

922

Child Sex Ratio

894

913

Density/km2

365

315

Density/mi2

946

815

Area(Km2)

307,713

307,713

Area mi2

118,809

118,809

Total Child Population (0-6 Age)

13,326,517

13,671,126

Male Population (0-6 Age)

7,035,391

7,146,432

Female Population (0-6 Age)

6,291,126

6,524,694

Literacy

82.34 %

76.88 %

Male Literacy

88.38 %

85.97 %

Female Literacy

75.87 %

67.03 %

Total Literate

81,554,290

63,965,943

Male Literate

45,257,584

37,184,963

Female Literate

36,296,706

26,780,980

Topics in the PDF

  • Maharashtra Religious Population
  • Maharashtra Population Important Facts
  • Maharashtra Population District-wise 
  • Maharashtra Urban Population 2011
  • Maharashtra Metropolitan/City Population

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