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Latest state brief

From 15 November 2026

State Overview

Regional reports highlight infrastructure projects, agricultural adjustments, and weather shifts across several districts. Administrative updates also note industrial developments and environmental recognitions.

Key Issues Across Maharashtra

  1. Reported

    Multiple districts experienced infrastructure and transport developments, including bridge accidents, industrial plant operations, and new construction tenders.

  2. Reported

    Weather shifts, low temperatures, and seismic tremors were recorded across several parts of the state.

  3. Official statement

    Election authorities reported high rates of voter list verification following notices issued across districts.

Positive Developments

Several beaches received International Blue Flag awards, and new educational and industrial facilities commenced operations.

Citizen Action

Check official municipal and district administration notices regarding the extended e-crop survey offline option ahead of the November 30 deadline.

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Districts of Maharashtra36

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District data

Population

Largest first

Population by district. Largest first. Values in people.
DistrictChartpeople
Thane11.06 M
Pune9.43 M
Mumbai Suburban9.36 M
Nashik6.11 M
Nagpur4.65 M
Ahilyanagar4.54 M
Solapur4.32 M
Jalgaon4.23 M
Kolhapur3.88 M
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar3.70 M
Nanded3.36 M
Mumbai City3.09 M

Literacy rate

Percentage of people who can read and write

State average: 79.6
Literacy rate by district. Percentage of people who can read and write. Values in percent.
DistrictChartpercent
Mumbai City90%
Mumbai Suburban90%
Nagpur88%
Pune87%
Thane87%
Amravati86%
Sindhudurg86%
Akola85%
Wardha85%
Gondia84%
Bhandara82%
Raigad82%

Sex ratio

Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity

State average: 949.1Parity: 1000
Sex ratio by district. Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity. Values in females per 1,000 males.
DistrictChartfemales per 1,000 males
Ratnagiri1074
Sindhudurg1036
Gondia994
Bhandara990
Satara988
Nandurbar983
Gadchiroli978
Sangli966
Palghar958
Raigad956
Wardha956
Kolhapur954

Census data. Unchanged between censuses.