Question

How many administrative divisions are there in Maharashtra?
1. 6
2. 7
3. 8
4. 10

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 6

The correct answer is 6.

• The State has 36 districts which are divided into six revenue divisions viz. Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati, and Nagpur for administrative purposes.
• Pune division is the largest division of Maharashtra.
• For local self-governance in rural areas, there are 33 Zilla Parish ads, 351 Panchayat Samitis, and 27,906 Gram Panchayats.
• The urban areas are governed through 26 Municipal Corporations, 219 Municipal Councils, 7 Nagar Panchayats, and 7 Cantonment Boards.

• Thane is the largest district of Maharashtra.
• Hingoli is the smallest district of Maharashtra.
• Chief Minister of Maharashtra - Uddhav Thackeray
• Governor of Maharashtra - Bhagat Singh Koshyari
• Chief Justice of Mumbai High Court -  Justice Dipankar Datta