Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is an Indian State located in the Northern region of India. Uttar Pradesh state is established on 26-Jan-1950 and the capital of Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow. Uttar Pradesh is a big state in India, often called UP for short. It's famous for the Taj Mahal, a beautiful white marble monument, and has many historical places and diverse cultures to explore. It's the home of the Ganges River, one of the holiest rivers in the country. The major cities of Uttar Pradesh include Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Allahabad etc., while the largest city in the state is Kanpur. When it comes to rivers, Ganges, Yamuna are the main rivers of Uttar Pradesh state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Uttar Pradesh is 2,40,928 km², including 2,33,365.71 km² of rural area and 7,562.29 km² of urban area. Hindi, Urdu are the main languages spoken in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh has a sex ratio of approximately 912 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Uttar Pradesh is IN-UP.
List of Districts of Uttar Pradesh
For administrative purposes, Uttar Pradesh state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 71 districts in Uttar Pradesh. Here is the complete list of Uttar Pradesh districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra | 4,041 | 44,18,797 | 1093 |
| 2 | Aligarh | 3,650 | 36,73,889 | 1007 |
| 3 | Allahabad | 5,482 | 59,54,391 | 1086 |
| 4 | Ambedkar Nagar | 2,350 | 23,97,888 | 1020 |
| 5 | Auraiya | 2,016 | 13,79,545 | 684 |
| 6 | Azamgarh | 4,054 | 46,13,913 | 1138 |
| 7 | Baghpat | 1,321 | 13,03,048 | 986 |
| 8 | Bahraich | 5,237 | 34,87,731 | 666 |
| 9 | Ballia | 2,981 | 32,39,774 | 1087 |
| 10 | Balrampur | 3,349 | 21,48,665 | 642 |
| 11 | Banda | 4,408 | 17,99,410 | 408 |
| 12 | Bara Banki | 4,402 | 32,60,699 | 741 |
| 13 | Bareilly | 4,120 | 44,48,359 | 1080 |
| 14 | Basti | 2,688 | 24,64,464 | 917 |
| 15 | Bijnor | 4,561 | 36,82,713 | 807 |
| 16 | Budaun | 5,168 | 36,81,896 | 712 |
| 17 | Bulandshahr | 4,512 | 34,99,171 | 776 |
| 18 | Chandauli | 2,541 | 19,52,756 | 768 |
| 19 | Chitrakoot | 3,216 | 9,91,730 | 308 |
| 20 | Deoria | 2,540 | 31,00,946 | 1221 |
| 21 | Etah | 2,431 | 17,74,480 | 730 |
| 22 | Etawah | 2,311 | 15,81,810 | 684 |
| 23 | Faizabad | 2,341 | 24,70,996 | 1056 |
| 24 | Farrukhabad | 2,181 | 18,85,204 | 864 |
| 25 | Fatehpur | 4,152 | 26,32,733 | 634 |
| 26 | Firozabad | 2,407 | 24,98,156 | 1038 |
| 27 | Gautam Buddha Nagar | 1,282 | 16,48,115 | 1286 |
| 28 | Ghaziabad | 1,179 | 46,81,645 | 3971 |
| 29 | Ghazipur | 3,377 | 36,20,268 | 1072 |
| 30 | Gonda | 4,003 | 34,33,919 | 858 |
| 31 | Gorakhpur | 3,321 | 44,40,895 | 1337 |
| 32 | Hamirpur | 4,021 | 11,04,285 | 275 |
| 33 | Hardoi | 5,986 | 40,92,845 | 684 |
| 34 | Jalaun | 4,565 | 16,89,974 | 370 |
| 35 | Jaunpur | 4,038 | 44,94,204 | 1113 |
| 36 | Jhansi | 5,024 | 19,98,603 | 398 |
| 37 | Jyotiba Phule Nagar | 2,249 | 18,40,221 | 818 |
| 38 | Kannauj | 2,093 | 16,56,616 | 792 |
| 39 | Kanpur Dehat | 3,021 | 17,96,184 | 595 |
| 40 | Kanpur Nagar | 3,155 | 45,81,268 | 1452 |
| 41 | Kanshiram Nagar | 1,955 | 14,36,719 | 735 |
| 42 | Kaushambi | 1,779 | 15,99,596 | 899 |
| 43 | Kheri | 7,680 | 40,21,243 | 524 |
| 44 | Kushinagar | 2,905 | 35,64,544 | 1227 |
| 45 | Lalitpur | 5,039 | 12,21,592 | 242 |
| 46 | Lucknow | 2,528 | 45,89,838 | 1816 |
| 47 | Mahamaya Nagar | 1,840 | 15,64,708 | 850 |
| 48 | Mahoba | 3,144 | 8,75,958 | 279 |
| 49 | Mahrajganj | 2,952 | 26,84,703 | 909 |
| 50 | Mainpuri | 2,760 | 18,68,529 | 677 |
| 51 | Mathura | 3,340 | 25,47,184 | 763 |
| 52 | Mau | 1,713 | 22,05,968 | 1288 |
| 53 | Meerut | 2,559 | 34,43,689 | 1346 |
| 54 | Mirzapur | 4,405 | 24,96,970 | 567 |
| 55 | Moradabad | 3,718 | 47,72,006 | 1283 |
| 56 | Muzaffarnagar | 4,008 | 41,43,512 | 1034 |
| 57 | Pilibhit | 3,686 | 20,31,007 | 551 |
| 58 | Pratapgarh | 3,717 | 32,09,141 | 863 |
| 59 | Rae Bareli | 4,609 | 34,05,559 | 739 |
| 60 | Rampur | 2,367 | 23,35,819 | 987 |
| 61 | Saharanpur | 3,689 | 34,66,382 | 940 |
| 62 | Sant Kabir Nagar | 1,646 | 17,15,183 | 1042 |
| 63 | Sant Ravidas Nagar | 1,015 | 15,78,213 | 1555 |
| 64 | Shahjahanpur | 4,388 | 30,06,538 | 685 |
| 65 | Shrawasti | 1,640 | 11,17,361 | 681 |
| 66 | Siddharthnagar | 2,895 | 25,59,297 | 884 |
| 67 | Sitapur | 5,743 | 44,83,992 | 781 |
| 68 | Sonbhadra | 6,905 | 18,62,559 | 270 |
| 69 | Sultanpur | 4,436 | 37,97,117 | 856 |
| 70 | Unnao | 4,558 | 31,08,367 | 682 |
| 71 | Varanasi | 1,535 | 36,76,841 | 2395 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Kheri is the largest district in Uttar Pradesh covering an area of 7680 km², while Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi) is the smallest district covering an area of 1015 km². Allahabad is the most populous, whereas Mahoba is the least populous district in Uttar Pradesh state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Kheri | Allahabad |
| Smallest District | Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi) | Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi) |
Population of Uttar Pradesh
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Uttar Pradesh State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Uttar Pradesh State is 19,98,12,341, with around 10,44,80,510 males and 9,53,31,831 females.
- About 15,53,17,278 people live in rural areas, including nearly 8,09,92,995 males and 7,43,24,283 females.
- Approximately 4,44,95,063 people live in urban areas, including around 2,34,87,515 males and 2,10,07,548 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,53,17,278 | 4,44,95,063 | 19,98,12,341 |
| Male Population | 8,09,92,995 | 2,34,87,515 | 10,44,80,510 |
| Female Population | 7,43,24,283 | 2,10,07,548 | 9,53,31,831 |
Households in Uttar Pradesh
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Uttar Pradesh State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Uttar Pradesh State is approximately 3,34,48,035.
- Out of the total, around 2,56,85,942 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 77,62,093 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 2,56,85,942 |
| Urban Households | 77,62,093 |
| Total Households | 3,34,48,035 |