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Part I :
General Statistics
Maharashtra has a geographical area of about 3 lakh sq km which makes it third largest state in the
country. It is divided into seven regions and 35 districts. With a population of 112.4 million people, it
has second largest population amongst all states and union territories in India. Maharashtra is one of
the most industrialized and urbanized state in India with 45 per cent population residing in urban areas.
In terms of Net State Domestic Product, it has emerged as the second richest state amongst all major
states in India. It has one of the fastest growing economy in India with sustained higher growth rate and
its per capita income is significantly higher than national average.
The capital of Maharashtra “Mumbai” is the headquarter of all major banks, financial institutions,
insurance companies, corporate houses and export units. Tier-II cities are emerging as software export
hubs. The four urban districts of Mumbai, Thane, Pune and Nasik account for about 50 per cent of
the state income and balance 31 district share remaining other half. The Coastal and Inland Western
regions are better off than the state average in terms of standards of living, rainfall, resources, poverty
etc, compared to other regions.