As per the Population Census 2011, the State population was 11.24 crore which was 9.3 per cent of the total population of India. Maharashtra is the second largest State in the country
National Statistical Office of Govt. of India has been publishing 'Women and Men in India' with a focus on statistical indicators that can bring out gender inequality, gender bias and gender discrimination. This booklet "Women and Men in Maharashtra 2023" is prepared to publish similar data on gender issues at State level which would be useful to policy-makers and researchers / organizations.