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Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state in India. Uttar Pradesh is the 4th largest state in terms of area. As per the 2011 census, the state has 79.73% of the Hindu population, 19.26% of the Muslim population, 0.18% of the Christian population, 0.32% of the Sikh population, and others.
Most Populated States in India – Top 10
The top 10 most populated states of India as per Census 2011 are given below:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Bihar
- West Bengal
- Andhra Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Rajasthan
- Karnataka
- Gujarat
| S. No. | State Name | Population (As per Census 2011) | Estimated Population (in 2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 199,812,341 | 231,502,578 |
| 2 | Maharashtra | 112,374,333 | 124,904,071 |
| 3 | Bihar | 104,099,452 | 128,500,364 |
| 4 | West Bengal | 91,276,115 | 100,896,618 |
| 5 | Andhra Pradesh | 84,580,777 | 91,702,478 |
| 6 | Madhya Pradesh | 72,626,809 | 85,002,417 |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu | 72,147,030 | 83,697,770 |
| 8 | Rajasthan | 68,548,437 | 79,502,477 |
| 9 | Karnataka | 61,095,297 | 69,599,762 |
| 10 | Gujarat | 60,439,692 | 70,400,153 |
Most Populated Union Territory in India
Delhi is the largest union territory in India in terms of population. As per Census 2011, the total population of Delhi is 16,787,941. The list of union territories of India in terms of population is given below:
| S. No. | UT Name | Population (as per 2011 Census) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi | 16,787,941 |
| 2, 3 | Jammu and Kashmir + Ladakh | 12,541,302 |
| 4 | Puducherry | 1,247,953 |
| 5 | Chandigarh | 1,055,450 |
| 6 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu | 5,86,956 |
| 7 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 380,581 |
| 8 | Lakshadweep | 64,473 |
Most Populated States in India - Uttar Pradesh
- As per the census 2011, the population of UP is 199,812,341.
- Urban Population of Uttar Pradesh is 44,470,455. It is 22.27% of the total population of UP.
- Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh is 155,111,022. It is 77.73% of the total population of UP.
- Population Density: 828 per sq km.
- Sex Ratio: 912
Second Most Populous State of India – Maharashtra
- As per the census 2011, the population of Maharashtra is 112,374,333.
- Urban Population of Maharashtra is 50,827,531. It is 45.22% of the total population of Maharashtra.
- Rural Population of Maharashtra is 61,545,441. It is 54.78% of the total population of Maharashtra.
- Population Density: 365 per sq km.
- Sex Ratio: 929
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Third Most Populous State of India – Bihar
- As per the census 2011, the population of Bihar is 104,099,452.
- Urban Population of Bihar is 11,729,609. It is 11.29% of the total population of Bihar.
- Rural Population of Bihar is 92,075,028. It is 88.71% of the total population of Bihar.
- Population Density: 1102 per sq km.
- Sex Ratio: 918
Fourth Most Populous State of India – West Bengal
- As per the census 2011, the population of West Bengal is 91,276,115.
- Urban Population of West Bengal is 29,134,060. It is 31.87% of the total population of West Bengal.
- Rural Population of West Bengal is 62,213,676. It is 68.13% of the total population of West Bengal.
- Population Density: 1029 per sq km.
- Sex Ratio: 953
Fifth Most Populous State of India – Madhya Pradesh
- As per the census 2011, the population of Madhya Pradesh is 72,626,809.
- Urban Population of Madhya Pradesh is 20,059,666. It is 27.63% of the total population of Madhya Pradesh.
- Rural Population of Madhya Pradesh is 52,537,899. It is 72.37% of the total population of Madhya Pradesh.
- Population Density: 236 per sq km.
- Sex Ratio: 931
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques 1. Which is the most populous state of India?
Ans. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of India with a population of 199,812,341. It is India’s 16.51% population as per Census 2011.
Ques 2. Which is the least populous state of India?
Ans. Sikkim is the least populous state.
Ques 3. Name the top 3 populated states of India.
Ans. As per the decreasing order of population (cesus 2011), top three populated states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar.
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