The 10 Largest Cities in Maharashtra by Population
Maharashtra, India's second-most populous state and economic powerhouse, is home to several major urban centers. Based on the most recent census data (2011) and subsequent estimates, here are the ten largest cities by population within the state:
| Rank | City | Population (2011 Census) |
|---|
| 1 | Mumbai | 18,414,288 |
| 2 | Pune | 3,115,431 |
| 3 | Nagpur | 2,405,421 |
| 4 | Nashik | 1,562,769 |
| 5 | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) | 1,171,352 |
| 6 | Thane | 1,106,051 |
| 7 | Kalyan-Dombivli | 1,060,756 |
| 8 | Pimpri-Chinchwad | 1,006,415 |
| 9 | Solapur | 951,118 |
| 10 | Vasai-Virar | 855,452 |
Key Notes
- Mumbai is not only the state capital but also India's financial capital and most populous city.
- Pune is a major educational, IT, and automotive hub.
- Nagpur is the geographic center of India and a logistics/transportation hub.
- Several cities (Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Vasai-Virar) are part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), forming a massive urban agglomeration.
- Names reflect official changes: Aurangabad was officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 2023.
- Population figures are from the 2011 Census; current estimates are significantly higher for most cities.
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