Maharashtra the second largest State in the country in terms of population with about 9.29 percent of total county’s population. As of census 2011 Maharashtra has a total population of 11,23,72,972. An increase of 1,54,94,345 during the decade 2001-11. In 2001 census, this was 9,68,78,627. The growth rate of population during last decade 2001-11 is 15.99% in the State is 1.65% less than the same at county level which is 17.64%.
Highlights of census in Maharashtra
- Maharashtra stands 2nd with a population of 11,23,72,972 (9.29%) in the country after Uttarpradesh.
- In terms of growth rate Maharashtra stands at 21st rank in India.
- In terms of sex ratio the State is in 22nd rank with 925 females per 1000 males against 940 at national level.
- Child sex ratio is 883 females per 1000 males against 914 at national level.
- The State with Literacy rate 82.9% against the national average of 74.0% stands at 12th rank in
the country. - The density of population is 365 persons per sq. Km. as compared to 382 at national level.
- The proportion of children in age 0 to 6 years is 11.43 percent against 13.12 percent at national
level.
Growth of Population during the last decade in Maharashtra
- The State has recorded 11,23,72,972 population with growth rate 15.99 percent over 2001 census. This was 22.73 during 1991-01. This shows reduction in growth rate by 6.74 percentage points.
- Total density is 365 persons per sq. Km. as compared to 315 in 2001.
- First time, after 1921, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg have registered negative growth rate -4.96 percent and – 2.30 percent respectively.
- Mumbai, has recorded negative growth rate of -5.75 percent in 2011.
- Highest rate of growth is in Thane (35.9 percent) followed by Pune (30.3 percent).
Overall analysis of Population in Maharashtra 2011 census
| Maharashtra | 2001 | 2011 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 96878627 | 112372972 | 15.99% |
| Male | 50400596 | 58361397 | 15.80% |
| Female | 46478031 | 54011575 | 16.21% |
| Density | 315 | 365 | 15.87% |
| Literacy Rate | 76.5 | 82.9 | 6.40% |
| Sex Ratio (Female/1000 Male) | 922 | 925 | 0.33% |
| Child Sex Ratio (Girls/1000 Boys) | 913 | 833 | -8.76% |
| Children between 0-6 years | 13671126 | 12848375 | -6.02% |
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I want to know the religion wise population of Maharashtra.
Need District wise Rural & Urban population segregation of Maharashtra
please let me know final population data of taluka- Nagpur Rural, Distt. Nagpur, village wise as per census 2011, and the date of its official publication , and so slso the name of its publication… thanks
I wanted the census 2011 details of dalit women In Maharashtra
in this time this process is going on, that’s why data not available on net…..
With urban housing situation i mean-what is the housing deficiency in Maharashtra with reference to hig,mig,lig and ews.
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