Comparisons
Maharashtra vs. the other two most closely populated regions in India: Bihar and West Bengal
Maharashtra in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Maharashtra followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Maharashtra, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Mumbai rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Pune rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Nagpur rose steadily.
Maharashtra in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Maharashtra is Dolvi with an SNDi of 7.67, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nilanga with an SNDi of 0.86, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Nilanga, Dolvi
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Maharashtra rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Maharashtra, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Maharashtra follow the same region trend.