List of Top 10 Most Populous States of India

In today's article, the list of the 10 most populous states of India has been provided. 

The states of India is an important topic in various competitive examinations. That's why you should have knowledge about the states of India. In today's article, we will share with you some important facts regarding these states, so that the question related to these states will not be missed by you.

In our country India, a census is conducted every 10 years. By which the population of India is estimated. The first census in India was conducted in 1972 under the British Viceroy Lord Mayo. The first complete census of India was conducted in 1881.

Since 1949, it is administered by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The last census in India was done in 2011.

Till 2011, India's census has been done 15 times.

In today's article, the list of the 10 most populous states of India is also given on the basis of the 2011 census.

List of 10 most Populous States of India

First of all, if we talk about our country India, then our country India is the second largest country in the world in terms of population and only China's population is more than India's. Let us tell you, Some of the states in India are such that their population is more than some countries of the world.

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For example, Uttar Pradesh whose population is almost equal to the fifth largest country in the world, Brazil. After Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar are ranked respectively.

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Before knowing about the most populated states of India in detail, we are showing the location of these states on the Indian Map. In the map below, we have ranked the states according to their population. So here is the map of the 10 most populous states of India. 

The total population of India is 1.3 billion. So let us look at the list of the 10 states of India according to population.

10 largest states of India in terms of population

You have seen in the above, which are the 10 largest states of India in terms of population, now we will also tell you some important facts about these states.

1. India's largest state by population: Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in India by population.

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2. India's second-largest state by population: Maharashtra

• Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India. 
• The total population of Maharashtra is  112,374,333.
• Maharashtra is the third largest state of India in terms of area. Its total area is 307,713 sq km. 
• Maharashtra covers an area of 9.36% of the total area of India.
• The state is located between 18.97°N to 72.82°E
• The capital of Maharashtra is Mumbai, which is also its largest city. 
• Mumbai is also known as the 'financial capital' of India. 
• The state of Maharashtra was formed on 1 May 1960.
• Maharashtra is divided into  6 divisions and 36 districts.
• The present Governor of Maharashtra is Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
• The present Chief Minister of Maharashtra is Eknath Shinde.
• The legislature of Maharashtra is bicameral.
• The number of Legislative Council seats in Maharashtra is 78.
• The number of assembly seats in Maharashtra is 288.
• The number of Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra is 19.
• The number of Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra is 48.
• The population density in Maharashtra is 370 persons per sq km.
• Marathi is the official language of Maharashtra.
• Maharashtra ranks 9th on the Human Development Index among Indian states.
• Maharashtra's literacy is 84.8%.
• The sex ratio in Maharashtra is 966.
• The Godavari and Krishna Rivers are the two largest rivers of Maharashtra. 
• The state bird of Maharashtra is the yellow-footed green pigeon (Hariya bird). 
• The state flower of Maharashtra is Zarul.
• The state animal of Maharashtra is the Indian giant squirrel.
• The state tree of Maharashtra is the mango tree.
• Lavani, Tamasha, Nakata, Koli, Lejim, Gafa etc. are the folk dances of Maharashtra.
• Barli, Banjara, Koli, Chitpawan, Gond, etc. are the major tribes of Maharashtra.
• Maharashtra is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Karnataka and Goa to the south, Telangana to the southeast, Chhattisgarh to the east, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to the north, and the Indian Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the northwest.
• The state has three international airports, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai); Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (Nagpur), and Pune Airport.
• President's rule has been imposed in Maharashtra thrice. 
• Maharashtra has six UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai, and the Western Ghats.
• The largest stock exchange in India is the Bombay Stock Exchange, which is the oldest stock exchange in Asia. 
• With a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of ₹35.27 trillion (US$440 billion) and a per capita GSDP of ₹242,247 (US$3,000), the economy of Maharashtra is the largest in India.

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3. India's third largest state by population: Bihar

• Bihar is the third most populous state of India.
• The total population of Bihar is 104,099,452.
• Bihar is the 12th largest state of India in terms of area. Its total area is  94,163 sq km.
• The state of Bihar lies between 24°20'10" ~ 27°31'15" north latitude and 83°19'50" ~ 88°17'40" east longitude.
• The capital of Bihar is Patna, which is also its largest city. 
• The state of Bihar was formed on 22 March 1912.
• On November 15, 2000, a new state 'Jharkhand' was created by separating the southern part of Bihar.
• Bihar is bordered by Nepal in the north, Jharkhand in the south, West Bengal in the east, and Uttar Pradesh in the west.
• Bihar is divided into 38 districts.
• The present Governor of Bihar is Rajendra Arlekar.
• The present Chief Minister of Bihar is Nitish Kumar.
• The present Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar is Tejashwi Yadav.
• The legislature of Bihar is bicameral.
• The number of Legislative Council seats in Bihar is 75.
• The number of assembly seats in Bihar is 243.
• The number of Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar is 16.
• The number of Lok Sabha seats in Bihar is 40.
• The population density of Bihar is 1,102 persons per square kilometer.
• Hindi is the official language of Bihar while Urdu is the state's second official language. 
• Maithili is the only language of Bihar that is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
• Bihar ranks 36th on Human Development Index among Indian states.
• The literacy of Bihar is 68.15%.
• The sex ratio of Bihar is 1090 females per 1000 males. 
• Ganges River, Kosi River, Gandak, and Ghaghra are the major rivers of Bihar. 
• The state bird of Bihar is Sparrow.
• The state flower of Bihar is the Marigold.
• The state fruit of Bihar is the mango.
• The state animal of Bihar is Gaur.
• The state tree of Biha is the Peepal tree.
• Jat – Jatin, Bakho – Bakhain, Panwaria, Sama Chakwa, Bidesiya, Jatra, etc. are the folk dances of Bihar.
• Asur, Agaria, Baiga, Banjara, Baithudi, Bediya, Kharwar, Bhumij, etc. are the main tribes of Bihar.
• The state has two international airports, Lok Nayak Jayaprakash International Airport (Patna), and Gaya International Airport (Gaya). 
• 2 sites of Bihar are included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mahabodhi Temple Complex (Bodh Gaya), and the Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara in Bihar (Nalanda). 

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4. India's fourth largest state by population: West Bengal

• West Bengal is the fourth most populous state of India.
• The total population of West Bengal is 91,347,736.
• West Bengal is the 13th largest state of India in terms of area. Its total area is 88,752 sq km.
• The state of West Bengal is located between 22.57°N latitude and 88.37°E East longitude.
• The capital of West Bengal is Kolkata, which is also its largest city. 
• The state of West Bengal was formed on 26 January 1950.
• It is bordered by Sikkim in the north, Assam in the northeast, Bangladesh in the east, the Bay of Bengal and Orissa in the south, and Bihar and Jharkhand in the west.
• West Bengal is divided into 23 districts.
• The present Governor of West Bengal is CV Anand Bose.
• The current Chief Minister of West Bengal is Mamata Banerjee (AITC).
• The legislature of West Bengal is unicameral.
• The number of assembly seats in West Bengal is 294.
• The number of Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal is 16.
• The number of Lok Sabha seats in West Bengal is 42.
• The population density of West Bengal is 1,029 persons per square kilometer.
• Bengali and English are the official languages of West Bengal. 
• The literacy of West Bengal is 80.5%.
• The sex ratio of West Bengal is 947 females per 1000 males. 
• River Ganges is the main river of West Bengal. 
• The state bird of West Bengal is the white-throated kingfisher . 
• The state flower of West Bengal Harsingar.
• The state fruit of West Bengal is Mango.
• The state animal of West Bengal is the fishing cat.
• The state tree of West Bengal is the Chhatim tree.
• Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan, etc. are the folk dances of West Bengal.
• Munda, Santhal, Bhumij, Oraon, Koda, etc. are the main tribes of West Bengal.
• The state has two international airports: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata), and Bagdogra International Airport (Siliguri) 
• 1 site of West Bengal included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Sundarbans National Sanctuary.

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5. India's fifth largest state by population: Madhya Pradesh

• Madhya Pradesh is the fifth most populous state in India.
• The total population of Madhya Pradesh is  72,626,809.
• Madhya Pradesh is 2nd largest state of India in terms of area. Its total area is  308,245 sq km.
• Madhya Pradesh lies between 21°6'N to 26°30'N latitude and 74°9'E to 82°48'E longitude.
• Bhopal is the capital of Madhya Pradesh.
• Indore is its largest city. 
• The state of Madhya Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956.
• On November 1, 2000, the state of 'Chhattisgarh' was formed by separating 16 districts from the state of Madhya Pradesh, which became the 26th state of India.
• It borders Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Chhattisgarh to the east, Maharashtra to the south, Gujarat to the west, and Rajasthan to the northwest.
• Madhya Pradesh is divided into 52 districts.
• The present Governor of Madhya Pradesh is Mangubhai C. Patel.
• The current Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh is Shivraj Singh Chouhan (BJP).
• The legislature of Madhya Pradesh is unicameral.
• The number of assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh is 230.
• The number of Rajya Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh is 11.
• The number of Lok Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh is 29.
• Madhya Pradesh is the state in India that has the largest reserves of diamonds and copper.
• The population density in Madhya Pradesh is 240 persons per square kilometer.
• Hindi is the official language of Madhya Pradesh. 
• Madhya Pradesh's literacy is 70.6%.
• The sex ratio of Madhya Pradesh is 970 females per 1000 males. 
• Narmada and Tapti River are the main rivers of Madhya Pradesh. 
• The highest point in Madhya Pradesh is Dhupgarh, which has an elevation of 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
• The state bird of Madhya Pradesh is the Shah Bulbul or Paradise Flycatcher.
• The state flower of Madhya Pradesh is the white lily .
• The state fruit of Madhya Pradesh is Mango.
• The state animal of Madhya Pradesh is Deer.
• The state tree of Madhya Pradesh is the banyan.
• Madhya Pradesh ranks 23rd among Indian states on Human Development Index.
• Jawara, Matki, Ada, Khada dance, Phoolpati, Grida dance, Manch, etc. are the folk dances of Madhya Pradesh.
• Gond, Bhil, Korku, Baiga, Sahariya, Kol, Bharia, Gowari, etc. are the major tribes of Madhya Pradesh.
• The state has two international airports: Raja Bhoj International Airport (Bhopal), and Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport. 
• Madhya Pradesh has 3 sites included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Khajuraho (1986), Sanchi Buddhist Monuments (1989), and Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003). 

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6. India's sixth largest state by population: Tamil Nadu

• Tamil Nadu is the sixth most populous state in India.
• The total population of Tamil Nadu is 72,147,030.
• Tamil Nadu is the 10th largest state of India in terms of area. Its total area is 130,058 sq km.
• Tamil Nadu is situated between 13.09°N latitude and 80.27°E longitude.
• Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and it is also its largest city. 
• The state of Tamil Nadu was formed on 1 November 1956.
• Tamil Nadu borders Andhra Pradesh to the north, Kerala to the west, the Indian Ocean to the south and the Bay of Bengal to the east, and Puducherry to the northeast.
• Tamil Nadu is divided into 38 districts.
• The present Governor of Tamil Nadu is RN Ravi.
• The present Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin (DMK) is
• The legislature of Tamil Nadu is unicameral.
• The number of assembly seats in Tamil Nadu is 234.
• The number of Rajya Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu is 18.
• The number of Lok Sabha seats in Tamil Nadu is 39.
• The population density in Tamil Nadu is 550 persons per sq km.
• Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu. 
• Tamil Nadu's literacy is 82.9%.
• The sex ratio of Tamil Nadu is 1088 females per 1000 males.
• Kaveri River is the main river of Tamil Nadu. 
• The Kaveri river basin is known as the "Rice Bowl of South India".
• Tamil Nadu is the only state in the country to have within its boundaries the Eastern and Western Ghats joined at the Nilgiris.
• Marina Beach in Chennai is the second-longest beach in the world.
• The state bird of Tamil Nadu is the Emerald Pigeon.
• The state flower of Tamil Nadu is the Lily.
• The state fruit of Tamil Nadu is Jackfruit.
• The state animal of Tamil Nadu is the Nilgiri tahr.
• The state tree of Tamil Nadu is the date palm tree.
• Tamil Nadu ranks 11th among Indian states on Human Development Index.
• Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi, etc. are the folk dances of Tamil Nadu.
• Bharatanatyam is the classical dance form of Tamil Nadu. 
• Toda, Kot, Badga, Kuruba, Irula, etc. are the major tribes of Tamil Nadu.
• The state has 4 international airports: Chennai International Airport (Chennai), Coimbatore International Airport (Coimbatore) Tiruchirappalli International Airport (Tiruchirappalli), Madurai International Airport (Madurai)
• Tamil Nadu includes 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Chola Temples, the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, the Mountain Railways of India, and the Western Ghats. 

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7. India's seventh largest state by population: Rajasthan

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8. India's eighth largest state by population: Karnataka

• Karnataka is the eighth most populous state in India.
• The total population of Karnataka is 61,130,704.
• Karnataka is the 6th largest state of India in terms of area. Its total area is 191,791 sq km.
• Karnataka is situated between 12.97°N latitude and 77.50°E longitude.
• Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka and it is also its largest city. 
• The state of Karnataka was formed on 1 November 1956.
• Karnataka is bounded by the Lakshadweep Sea to the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra to the north, Telangana to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the east, Tamil Nadu to the southeast, and Kerala to the southwest.
• Karnataka is divided into 31 districts.
• The present Governor of Karnataka is Thaawar Chand Gehlot.
• The current Chief Minister of Karnataka is Basavaraj Bommai (BJP).
• The legislature of Karnataka is bicameral.
• The number of assembly seats in Karnataka is 224.
• The number of Legislative Council seats in Karnataka is 75.
• The number of Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka is 12.
• The number of Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka is 28.
• The population density in Karnataka is 320 persons per sq km.
• Kannada is the official language of Karnataka. 
• Karnataka's literacy is 75.36%.
• The sex ratio of Karnataka is 973 females per 1000 males. 
• Kaveri, Tungabhadra River, Krishna River, Malayaprabha River, and Sharavati Rivers are the major rivers of Karnataka. 
• Bangalore is called the Silicon Valley of India.
• The state bird of Karnataka is the Indian Roller or Neelkanth is .
• The state flower of Karnataka Lotus.
• The state fruit of Karnataka is the mango.
• The state animal of Karnataka is the Indian elephant.
• The state tree of Karnataka is sandalwood.
• Yakshagana, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi, etc. are folk dances of Karnataka.
• Bedar, Toda, Genu Kuruba, Kadu Kuruba, Kattunyakan, Konda Kapoor, Sholaga,, etc. are the major tribes of Karnataka.
• The state has 2 international airports: Kempegowda International Airport (Bangalore), and Mangalore International Airport (Mangalore).
• Karnataka has 2 sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Monuments at Hampi, and Monuments at Pattadakal. 

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9. India's ninth largest state by population: Gujarat

• Gujarat is the ninth most populous state of India.
• The total population of Gujarat is 60,439,692.
• In terms of area, Gujarat is the 5th largest state of India. Its total area is 196,024 sq km.
• Gujarat has situated between 23.220° north latitude and 72.655° east longitude.
• The capital of Gujarat is Gandhinagar and its largest city is Ahmedabad. 
• The state of Gujarat was formed on 1 May 1960.
• It is bordered by Rajasthan to the northeast, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the south, Maharashtra to the southeast, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and the Arabian Sea and Pakistan's Sindh province to the west.
• Gujarat is divided into 33 districts.
• The present Governor of Gujarat is Acharya Devvrat.
• The current Chief Minister of Gujarat is Bhupendrabhai Patel (BJP).
• The legislature of Gujarat is unicameral.
• The number of assembly seats in Gujarat is 182.
• The number of Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat is 11.
• The number of Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat is 26.
• The population density in Gujarat is 308 persons per sq km.
• Gujarati and Hindi are the official languages of Gujarat. 
• The literacy of Gujarat is 82.4%.
• The sex ratio of Gujarat is 919 females per 1000 males. 
• Narmada, Tapti, and Sabarmati are the main rivers of Gujarat. 
• Gujarat is the state with the longest coastline in India. 
• Gujarati is the official language of Gujarat. 
• The state bird of Gujarat is the Greater Flamingo.
• The state flower of Gujarat is the Marigold.
• The state fruit of Gujarat is the mango.
• The state animal of Gujarat is the Asiatic lion.
• The state tree of Gujarat is the banyan.
• Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Jurun, Bhavai, etc. are folk dances of Gujarat.
• Bhil, Todia, Dafar, Dubla, Patelia, etc. are the main tribes of Gujarat.
• The state has 2 international airports: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (Ahmedabad), Surat International Airport,
• 4 sites of Gujarat are included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Champaner, Rani ki Vav and Ahmedabad, and Dholavira near Pavagadh

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10. India's tenth largest state by population: Andhra Pradesh

• Andhra Pradesh is the tenth most populous state in India.
• The total population of Andhra Pradesh is 49,386,799.
• Andhra Pradesh is the 7th largest state of India in terms of area. Its total area is 162,975 sq km.
• Andhra Pradesh lies between 12°41' and 22° north latitude and 77° and 84°40' east longitude.
• The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati and its largest city is Visakhapatnam.
• The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956.
• It is surrounded by Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Orissa in the north, the Bay of Bengal in the east, Tamil Nadu in the south, and Karnataka in the west.
• Andhra Pradesh is divided into 26 districts.
• The present Governor of Andhra Pradesh is S. Abdul Nazeer.
• The current Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy (YSRCP )
• The legislature of Andhra Pradesh is bicameral.
• The number of assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh is 175.
• The number of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council seats is 58.
• The number of Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh is 11.
• The number of Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh is 25.
• Andhra Pradesh has a population density of 308 persons per sq km. 
• Telugu is the official language of Andhra Pradesh. 
• Andhra Pradesh's literacy is 67.41%.
• Andhra Pradesh has a sex ratio of 993 females per 1000 males. 
• Godavari and Krishna are the main rivers of Andhra Pradesh. 
• Andhra Pradesh is the state with the second longest coastline in India. 
• Kuchipudi is a classical dance of Andhra Pradesh. 
• The state bird of Andhra Pradesh is the Rose-ringed parrot.
• The state flower of Andhra Pradesh is Jasmine.
• The state fruit of Andhra Pradesh is Mango.
• The state animal of Andhra Pradesh is Chinkara.
• The state tree of Andhra Pradesh is the Neem.
• Ghantamardala, Ottam Thedal, Vedi Natakam, etc. are the folk dances of Andhra Pradesh.
• Bhils, Gonds, Khonds, Chenchu, Valmiki, Jatayus, Gadabas, Yanadis, Chens, etc. are the major tribes of Andhra Pradesh.
• The state has 3 international airports: Visakhapatnam International Airport, Vijayawada International Airport, Tirupati International Airport

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