Maharashtra: Rural and Urban Area comparision as per Census 2011
As per Census 2011 figures revealed, the table shows the comparision between Rural and Urban areas of Maharashtra.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
| Population (%) | 54.78 % | 45.22 % |
| Total Population | 61,556,074 | 50,818,259 |
| Male Population | 31,539,034 | 26,704,022 |
| Female Population | 30,017,040 | 24,114,237 |
| Population Growth | 10.36 % | 23.64 % |
| Sex Ratio | 952 | 903 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 890 | 899 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 7,688,954 | 5,637,563 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 12.49 % | 11.09 % |
| Literates | 41,482,761 | 40,071,529 |
| Average Literacy | 77.01 % | 88.69 % |
| Male Literacy | 85.15 % | 92.12 % |
| Female Literacy | 64.80 % | 75.75 % |