Mumbai Population

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Mumbai is also known as India’s commercial capital and the most populated city in India.

Being a metropolitan city, you will find people from all states, religions, cultures, and beliefs living harmoniously. You will find a diverse range of food and festivals celebrated in Mumbai.

The Mumbai Suburban District of Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation is spread over 15 wards.

The total population of 9.36 million, comprising 5.03 males and 4.3 females.

The below data is extracted from the Census of India https://censusindia.gov.in/ report.

Mumbai Population in Lakh
Mumbai Population in Lakh
Population Mumbai Million
Population Mumbai Million
YearPopulation MillionPopulation Lakh
19010.212.06
19110.262.55
19210.313.07
19310.313.11
19410.404.00
19510.676.65
19611.3813.80
19712.9029.00
19814.9649.58
19916.7567.51
20018.6486.40
20119.3693.57

Given the increase in population and strain on the infrastructure, other cities like Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Vasai-Virar have started developing, and many Mumbaikars have started moving to these places due to the increasing real estate cost of Mumbai.

Mumbai’s Population Density

Mumbai’s population density is around 73,000 people for every square mile, making Mumbai among the cities with the highest population density around the globe. Because land is costly, people of Mumbai often live in shabby homes that are cramped and away from work, leading to lengthy commutes on Mumbai’s crowded mass transportation system.

What is Mumbai famous for?

It has the highest number of millionaires and billionaires among all cities in India. Mumbai is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, and the city’s distinctive ensemble of Victorian Art Deco buildings, and many more.
 
Gateway of India

What is the main food of Mumbai?

The staple foods consumed by Mumbai residents include rice, aromatic fish curries, Indian bread chapatis and rotis, vegetable curries, and various pulses.  Since Mumbai is multicultural, with various people from different states staying here, you will see food from all parts of India here. The Vadapav is the most famous street food in Mumbai.
 

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