Maharashtra’s population likely to reach 12.8 crores by 2025, remains India’s second most populous state

Maharashtra's population likely to reach 12.8 crores by 2025, remains India's second most populous state

Demographic change is happening rapidly in Maharashtra. The percentage of the population below 15 years of age in the state was 26.7% in 2011, which will decrease to 19.6% by 2026. The main reason for this is the falling fertility rate. At the same time, the number of working age group and elderly is increasing. … Read more