Total Number of Districts in Maharashtra (2025)
As of 2025, Maharashtra has 36 districts. These districts are grouped into 6 administrative divisions, each managed by a Divisional Commissioner.
Districts by Division in Maharashtra
Here is a breakdown of the 36 districts under the 6 divisions:
| Division Name | Number of Districts |
|---|---|
| Konkan Division | 7 |
| Pune Division | 8 |
| Nashik Division | 5 |
| Aurangabad Division | 8 |
| Amravati Division | 5 |
| Nagpur Division | 5 |
List of All 36 Districts in Maharashtra (2025)
Konkan Division (7 Districts)
Mumbai City
Mumbai Suburban
Thane
Palghar
Raigad
Ratnagiri
Sindhudurg
Pune Division (8 Districts)
Pune
Satara
Sangli
Kolhapur
Solapur
Ahmednagar
Nashik
Nandurbar
Nashik Division (5 Districts)
Dhule
Jalgaon
Nashik (also appears under Pune for reference)
Nandurbar (also listed here for clarity)
Ahmednagar (shared administratively with Pune division)
Aurangabad Division (8 Districts)
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad)
Jalna
Beed
Dharashiv (formerly Osmanabad)
Latur
Nanded
Parbhani
Hingoli
Amravati Division (5 Districts)
Amravati
Akola
Buldhana
Yavatmal
Washim
Nagpur Division (5 Districts)
Nagpur
Wardha
Chandrapur
Gondia
Bhandara
Recently Renamed Districts
| Old Name | New Name |
|---|---|
| Aurangabad | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar |
| Osmanabad | Dharashiv |
These name changes reflect Maharashtra’s efforts to honor historical and cultural identities.
Key Facts about Maharashtra’s Administrative Structure
Capital: Mumbai (also the district headquarters of Mumbai City & Suburban)
Governor: Appointed by the President of India
District Collector: Head of each district
Panchayati Raj: Present in rural areas for governance
Municipal Corporations: Present in major urban districts
FAQs on Maharashtra Districts
Q1. How many districts are there in Maharashtra in 2025?
36 districts.
Q2. Which is the largest district by area?
Ahmednagar is the largest district in terms of land area.
Q3. Which district has the highest population?
Thane is the most populous district.
Q4. Which is the newest district in Maharashtra?
Palghar (formed in 2014) is the latest district addition.
Q5. What are the renamed districts in Maharashtra?
Aurangabad → Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar,
Osmanabad → Dharashiv