Maharashtra - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Maharashtra is a state in India with 35 districts, 357 tehsils and 43665 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 112374333, sex ratio is 929.40% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 72.57%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Maharashtra
CapitalMumbai
High CourtBombay High Court
Area307713 sq km
State Code25
Census Year2011
Total Population
112374333
Sex Ratio
929.4%
Literacy Rate
72.57%
Districts
35
Villages
43665
Households
24421519
Administrative Overview of Maharashtra
| State | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Mumbai |
| High Court | Bombay High Court |
| Total Area | 307713 |
| Total Districts | 35 |
| Total Tehsils | 357 |
| Total Villages | 43665 |
| Total Households | 24421519 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Maharashtra - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 13326517 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 7035391 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 6291126 |
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Religion Population in Maharashtra
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89703057 | 79.83% | |
| Muslim | 12971152 | 11.54% | |
| Sikh | 223247 | 0.20% | |
| Christian | 1080073 | 0.96% | |
| Jain | 1400349 | 1.25% | |
| Buddhist | 6531200 | 5.81% |
Literacy Rate in Maharashtra
Workers in Maharashtra
Districts List in Maharashtra
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Maharashtra state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.