Citiesin Maharashtra: District, Area and Population

how many cities are there in maharashtra

Maharashtra is one of the biggest and most affluent states in India. This state is the major hub for business, film production, and vibrant Indian culture. Besides, being situated by the side of the Arabian Sea, the ports of Maharashtra are also an important gateway for connecting with other countries.

The cities in Maharashtra are filled with diversity and opportunities, and they offer a standard way of living.

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List of Cities in Maharashtra

There are a total of 43 cities in Maharashtra given recognition by their government. The state has a total population of 112,374,333. For the purpose of revenue generation and ease of giovernannce the state is divided into 6 administrative divisions.

Here is a list of cities in Maharashtra that will help you make an informed choice:

Name of the City	District	Area	Population (Subject to Change)
Pune	Pune	15,643 km2	94,29,408
Nashik	Nashik	15,582 km2	61,07,187
Nagpur	Nagpur	9892 km2	46,53,570
Solapur	Solapur	14,895 km2	43,17,756
Jalgaon	Jalgaon	11,765 km2	42,29,917
Kolhapur	Kolhapur	7685 km2	38,76,001
Aurangabad	Aurangabad	10,138 km2	37,01,282
Nanded	Nanded	10,528 km2	33,61,292
Mumbai	Mumbai	157.0 km2	30,85,411
Sangli [Sangali]	Sangli	8578 km2	28,20,575
Akola	Akola	5428 km2	18,18,617
Vasai-Virar	Palghar	311 km2	12,22,000
Bhiwandi	Thane	698.72 km2	7,09,665
Amravati	Amravati	12,235 km2	6,47,057
Malegaon	Nashik	33.56 km2	4,71,312

Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. This is a generalised list of cities with no categorisation. Refer to government sites for more accurate details.`

Interesting Facts About the Cities in Maharashtra

The top cities in Maharashtra share some interesting facts which are:

Nagpur is renowned as the Tiger Capital of India
Nashik is popular for hosting the great Kumbh Mela
The municipality of Brihanmumbai is the richest in Asia
Shirpur in Nashik is the first gold refinery in India
The Mumbai Trans Harbour Link is the longest sea link bridge build in India

FAQs About the Cities in Maharashtra?

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What is the biggest city in Maharashtra?

Mumbai is the biggest city in Maharashtra and also a very popular centre for film production and trading. It contributes 25% of the total industrial revenue in India.

Which city is called the wine capital of India?

Nashik, a famous tier 2 city in Maharashtra, is called the wine capital city of India because of its abundance of vineyards.

What is the main transport in Mumbai?

Specially railways are the major transport system in Mumbai. They are the cheapest and fastest mode of transport here.