महाराष्ट्र राज्यात सर्वात कमी लोकसंख्या खालीलपैकी कोणत्या जिल्ह्यात आहे ?

The correct answer is Option D (Sindhudurg).

Key Points:
• Based on the demographic data from the Census of India, the population distribution in Maharashtra is highly uneven due to urbanization and physical geography.
• Sindhudurg district has the lowest population in the entire state of Maharashtra.
• Census Facts:
• According to the 2011 Census, the population of Sindhudurg is around 8.49 Lakhs, making it the least populous district in Maharashtra.
• Contrastingly, at the time of the 2011 census, Thane was the most populous district in the country (before Palghar was carved out of it in 2014).
• Sindhudurg's low population is primarily due to its rugged, hilly terrain (Sahyadris), lack of large-scale industrialization, and heavy out-migration of youth to Mumbai for employment.
• Therefore, Option 4 (Sindhudurg) is correct.
• Key Takeaway: According to the Census, Sindhudurg is the least populous district in Maharashtra.