Most Dense in Maharashtra

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Maharashtra

1 Dhārāvi 833,333/mi²

2 Lonar 93,664/mi²

3 Shāhāda 77,691/mi²

4 Bhiwandi 71,060/mi²

5 Pāthri 63,810/mi²

6 Karād 56,799/mi²

7 Mumbai 54,514/mi²

8 Kāmthi 52,602/mi²

9 Telhāra 50,348/mi²

10 Pūrna 49,234/mi²

11 Dombivali 47,051/mi²

12 Udgīr 46,228/mi²

13 Beed 45,847/mi²

14 Anjangaon 43,369/mi²

15 Panvel 41,569/mi²

16 Khoni 37,704/mi²

17 Bhusawal 36,252/mi²

18 Deoli 35,719/mi²

19 Malkāpur 34,212/mi²

20 Pulgaon 34,212/mi²

21 Uran 33,086/mi²

22 Yavatmāl 32,615/mi²

23 Thāne 32,443/mi²

24 Bārāmati 32,390/mi²

25 Rāver 31,811/mi²

26 Taloda 31,763/mi²

27 Parli Vaijnāth 31,412/mi²

28 Dārwha 31,073/mi²

29 Pāchora 30,569/mi²

30 Latur 30,465/mi²

31 Kondalwādi 30,143/mi²

32 Alībāg 29,646/mi²

33 Nagpur 28,581/mi²

34 Chopda 28,431/mi²

35 Umarga 28,382/mi²

36 Hadgāon 27,433/mi²

37 Shegaon 26,521/mi²

38 Selu 26,357/mi²

39 Rājūra 26,255/mi²

40 Pimpri-Chinchwad 26,090/mi²

41 Saoner 25,998/mi²

42 Wai 25,732/mi²

43 Sāvda 25,730/mi²

44 Junnar 25,487/mi²

45 Ichalkaranji 24,944/mi²

46 Wardha 24,893/mi²

47 Chāndūr Bāzār 24,711/mi²

48 Bhokardan 24,416/mi²

49 Kannad 24,170/mi²

50 Kalyān 23,839/mi²

51 Akalkot 23,452/mi²

52 Parola 23,108/mi²

53 Daryāpur 22,789/mi²

54 Nanded 22,555/mi²

55 Tuljāpur 22,109/mi²

56 Jalgaon Jamod 21,919/mi²

57 Kolhāpur 21,288/mi²

58 Dudhani 21,225/mi²

59 Paithan 21,192/mi²

60 Parbhani 21,068/mi²

61 Kharghar 20,884/mi²

62 Hinganghāt 20,650/mi²

63 Daund 20,519/mi²

64 Akola 20,451/mi²

65 Chāndūr 20,180/mi²

66 Navi Mumbai 19,575/mi²

67 Pimpri 19,399/mi²

68 Dharangaon 19,226/mi²

69 Deglur 19,054/mi²

70 Murtajāpur 19,007/mi²

71 Chikhli 18,980/mi²

72 Ratnagiri 18,822/mi²

73 Mangrūl Pīr 18,553/mi²

74 Malegaon 18,180/mi²

75 Umred 18,172/mi²

76 Mehkar 18,027/mi²

77 Bhayandar 17,769/mi²

78 Achalpur 17,576/mi²

79 Jalgaon 17,466/mi²

80 Dattāpur 17,410/mi²

81 Ambarnath 17,278/mi²

82 Rāmtek 17,083/mi²

83 Wani 16,908/mi²

84 Akot 16,721/mi²

85 Trimbak 16,515/mi²

86 Maindargi 16,484/mi²

87 Ārvi 16,344/mi²

88 Faizpur 16,221/mi²

89 Amalner 16,147/mi²

90 Nāndgaon 16,139/mi²

91 Buldāna 16,055/mi²

92 Kopargaon 16,038/mi²

93 Tumsar 15,744/mi²

94 Ausa 15,568/mi²

95 Sirūr 15,335/mi²

96 Chānda 15,076/mi²

97 Basmat 14,934/mi²

98 Khadki 14,805/mi²

99 Talegaon Dābhāde 14,620/mi²

100 Ballarpur 14,466/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Maharashtra pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Dhārāvi leads with 833,333 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Dhārāvi has 833,333 people per square mile — that's roughly 1,302 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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