Classification of Industrial Areas

Industrial development plays a crucial role in the economic growth of a state. To ensure balanced and planned industrialization, the Government of Maharashtra has developed a structured system to classify industrial regions based on their development level. This classification is implemented and managed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), which is responsible for developing industrial infrastructure and promoting investment across the state. The article highlights the Industrial Area in Maharashtra and their zonal division.

Industrial Area Classification

Industrial areas in Maharashtra are categorized into A, B, C, D, and D+ categories. These categories reflect the level of industrial development, infrastructure availability, investment potential, and economic activity in different regions.

The purpose of this classification is to identify developed and underdeveloped regions and implement policies that encourage industries to expand into less developed areas. This helps in achieving balanced regional development and reducing economic disparities across the state.

1. Category A – Highly Developed Areas: These regions have strong industrial infrastructure, excellent connectivity, and a high concentration of industries. They typically include major urban and industrial hubs where industrial growth has already reached a mature stage.
2. Category B – Moderately Developed Areas: These areas have good industrial presence and infrastructure but still have room for further growth and expansion.
3. Category C – Developing Industrial Areas: These areas are emerging industrial regions with growing infrastructure and increasing investment potential.
4. Category D – Less Developed Areas: These regions have relatively low levels of industrial activity. To stimulate industrial growth, the government offers various incentives and support schemes to attract investors.
5. Category D+ – Least Developed Areas: This category includes the most underdeveloped regions of the state where industrial activity is minimal. To promote development, industries setting up operations in these areas receive maximum incentives and subsidies under state policies.

Konkan Division

District	Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D	Group D+
Greater Mumbai	Greater Mumbai
Thane	Thane Kalyan Ulhasnagar Ambernath Bhivandi @	Murbad	Bhivandi $ Shahapur
Palghar	Vasai Palghar	Dahanu			Jawhar Mokhada Talasari Wada Vikramgad
Raigad	Alibag @ Uran Panvel Karjat @ Khalapur Pen Roha	Alibag $ Sudhagad	Karjat $ Mahad Mangaon Murud	Shrivardhan	Poladpur Mhasala Tala
Ratnagiri			Ratnagiri Chiplun	Khed	Guhagar Dapoli Lanja Mandangad Rajapur Sangameshwar
Sindhudurg				Vengurla	Kankavli Kudal Sawantwadi Malvan Deogad Vaibhavwadi Doda Marg

Classification of MMR / Outside MMR as on 1st April, 2019 and shall be valid for 2019 Policy Period
@: Within Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), $:Outside MMR

Pune Division

District	Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D	Group D+
Pune	Pune City Maval Haveli @ Bhor @ Daund @ Shirur @ Khed @ Mulshi @ Purandar @ Velhe @		Shirur $ Daund $ Bhor $ Khed $ Indapur Baramati Purandar$	Ambegaon Junnar	Velhe$
Solapur				Solapur (North) Pandharpur Malshiras	Barshi Akkalkot Solapur (South) Mohol Mangalwedha Sangola Karmala Madha
Satara				Satara Khandala Koregaon Phaltan Khatav Karad Mahabaleshwar	Wai Man Patan Jaoli
Sangli				Miraj	Tasgaon Khanapur Atapadi Jat Kavathe Mahankal Walwa Shirala Kadegaon Palus
Kolhapur				Karveer Panhala Hatkanangale Shirol	Kagal Gadhinglaj Chandgad Ajra Bhudargad Radhanagari Bavada Shahuwadi

Classification of PMR / Outside PMR as on 1st April, 2019 and shall be valid for 2019 Policy Period and will be valid for the Maharashtra Industries, Investment and Services Policy-2025 period.
@ : Within Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR), $ : Outside PMR

Nashik Division

District	Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D	Group D+
Nashik		Nashik	Niphad Sinnar	Dindori Yeola Igatpuri	Peth Surgana Kalwan Baglan Chandwad Nandgaon Trimbakeshwar Deola Malegaon
Ahilyanagar				Nagar Rahuri Shrirampur Newasa Karjat Shrigonda Akole Sangamner Kopergaon Rahata	Shevgaon Pathardi Jamkhed Parner
Dhule				Dhule	Sakri Shirpur Shindkheda
Nandurbar					Nandurbar Nawapur Shahada Taloda Akrani Akkalkuva
Jalgaon					Jalgaon Yawal Chalisgaon Amalner Dharangaon Chopada Raver Muktainagar Bhusawal Jamner Pachora Bhadgaon Parola Erandol Bodwad

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Division

District	Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D	Group D+
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar				Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar	Khuldabad Kannad Soegaon Sillod Paithan Gangapur Vaijapur Phulambri
Jalna					Jalna Ambad Jafferabad Partur Bhokardan Badnapur Ghangsavangi Mantha
Beed					Beed Georai Majalgaon Ambejogai Kaij Patoda Ashti Dharur Parli Wadavani Shirur Kasar
Dharashiv					Dharashiv Kalamb Omerga Tuljapur Paranda Bhum Washi Lohara
Parbhani					Parbhani Jintur Selu Gangakhed Pathri Palam Purna Manawat Sonpeth
Hingoli	NO INDUSTRY DISTRICT
Latur					Latur Ahmedpur Udgir Nilanga Ausa Chakur Devani Shirur Anantpal Jalkot Renapur
Nanded					Nanded Bhokar Hadgaon Kinwat Biloli Deglur Mukhed Kandhar Loha Mudkhed Ardhapur Naigaon Dharmabad Himayatnagar Umari Mahur

Amravati Division

District	Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D	Group D+
Amravati					Amravati Achalpur Bhatkuli Nandgaon Khandeshwar Chandur Bazar Morshi Warud Chandur Rly. Teosa Daryapur Anjangaon Surji Chikhaldara Dharni Dhamangaon Rly.
Akola					Akola Barshitakli Akot Telhara Balapur Patur Murtijapur
Washim					Washim Malegaon Risod Manglurpir Manora Karanja
Buldhana					Buldhana Chikhali Shegaon DeulgaonRaja Malkapur Motala Nandura Jalgaon Jamod Sangrampur Khamgaon Mehkar Sindakhed Raja Lonar
Yavatmal					Yavatmal Babhulgaon Kalamb Kelapur Ralegaon Ghatanji Wani Maregaon Pusad Mahagaon Umarkhed Darwaha Ner Digras Arni Zari Jamni

Nagpur Division

District	Group A	Group B	Group C	Group D	Group D+
Nagpur				Nagpur City	Nagpur (R) Kamptee Hingana Katol Narkhed Savner Kalmeshwar Ramtek Parseoni Mauda Umred Bhiwapur Kuhi
Bhandara					Bhandara Pauni Tumsar Mohadi Sakoli Lakhandur Lakhani
Gondia					Gondia Goregaon Tirora Arjuni Morgaon Deori Sadakarjuni Amgaon Salekasa
Wardha					Wardha Deoli Seloo Arvi Karanja Ashti Hinganghat Samudrapur
Chandrapur					Chandrapur Gondpimpri Mul Warora Chimur Bhadravati Brahmapuri Sindewahi Nagbhid Rajura Korpana Sawali Pombhurna Ballarpur Jiwati
Gadchiroli	NO INDUSTRY DISTRICT

Purpose of the Classification

The classification system serves several important objectives:

• Promoting balanced regional development across Maharashtra
• Encouraging industries to invest in backward regions
• Reducing regional economic disparities
• Optimizing infrastructure planning and industrial growth
• Providing targeted incentives and subsidies

By offering higher incentives in less developed regions, the government aims to distribute industrial growth more evenly across the state instead of concentrating it only in major metropolitan areas. To know the incentives in Industries in Maharashtra, Click here

In short, The classification of industrial areas in Maharashtra is a strategic policy tool that helps guide industrial investment and regional development. Through the efforts of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation, the state continues to create industrial infrastructure and encourage businesses to explore opportunities beyond traditional industrial hubs. By aligning incentives with regional development needs, Maharashtra aims to build a more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable industrial ecosystem across the state.

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