India State Census: Population Density & Demographic Insights by States
India, a diverse tapestry of states, presents an intriguing ensemble of population, geography, and culture. Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state, is home to almost 200 million people, while the nation's financial capital, Maharashtra, accommodates over 112 million residents. Remarkably, while the landmass of Maharashtra is considerably vast, its population density is a mere 365 per sq km, in stark contrast to Bihar's bustling 1106 people per sq km. Southern states like Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have impressively balanced sex ratios nearing the 1000 mark, a testimony to their socio-cultural advancement. Meanwhile, the national capital, NCT of Delhi, though occupying a minuscule area, bursts with a staggering density of 11,320 residents per sq km. The pristine north-eastern states, like Meghalaya and Manipur, with their serenading landscapes, have less dense populations but enjoy commendably high sex ratios. Similarly, the union territories, from the scenic Lakshadweep to the vibrant Puducherry, offer unique socio-geographic vignettes. Each state and territory of India carries its distinctive story, reflecting the nation's rich and diverse tapestry
Rank | State | Population | District | Area (km²) | Density | Sex ratio |
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1 | UTTAR PRADESH | 19,98,12,341 | 71 | 240928 | 829 | 913 |
2 | MAHARASHTRA | 11,23,74,333 | 35 | 307713 | 365 | 930 |
3 | BIHAR | 10,40,99,452 | 38 | 94163 | 1106 | 918 |
4 | WEST BENGAL | 9,12,76,115 | 19 | 88752 | 1028 | 950 |
5 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 8,45,80,777 | 23 | 275045 | 308 | 993 |
6 | MADHYA PRADESH | 7,26,26,809 | 50 | 308252 | 236 | 931 |
7 | TAMIL NADU | 7,21,47,030 | 32 | 130060 | 555 | 997 |
8 | RAJASTHAN | 6,85,48,437 | 33 | 342239 | 200 | 929 |
9 | KARNATAKA | 6,10,95,297 | 30 | 191791 | 319 | 973 |
10 | GUJARAT | 6,04,39,692 | 26 | 196244 | 308 | 920 |
11 | ODISHA | 4,19,74,218 | 30 | 155707 | 270 | 979 |
12 | KERALA | 3,34,06,061 | 14 | 38852 | 860 | 1085 |
13 | JHARKHAND | 3,29,88,134 | 24 | 79716 | 414 | 949 |
14 | ASSAM | 3,12,05,576 | 27 | 78438 | 398 | 958 |
15 | PUNJAB | 2,77,43,338 | 20 | 50362 | 551 | 896 |
16 | CHHATTISGARH | 2,55,45,198 | 18 | 135192 | 189 | 991 |
17 | HARYANA | 2,53,51,462 | 21 | 44212 | 573 | 879 |
18 | NCT OF DELHI | 1,67,87,941 | 9 | 1483 | 11320 | 868 |
19 | JAMMU & KASHMIR | 1,25,41,302 | 22 | 222236 | 124 | 889 |
20 | UTTARAKHAND | 1,00,86,292 | 13 | 53483 | 189 | 964 |
21 | HIMACHAL PRADESH | 68,64,602 | 12 | 55673 | 123 | 972 |
22 | TRIPURA | 36,73,917 | 4 | 10486 | 350 | 961 |
23 | MEGHALAYA | 29,66,889 | 7 | 22429 | 132 | 989 |
24 | MANIPUR | 28,55,794 | 9 | 22327 | 128 | 986 |
25 | NAGALAND | 19,78,502 | 11 | 16579 | 119 | 931 |
26 | GOA | 14,58,545 | 2 | 3702 | 394 | 974 |
27 | ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 13,83,727 | 16 | 83743 | 17 | 939 |
28 | PUDUCHERRY | 12,47,953 | 4 | 490 | 2547 | 1038 |
29 | MIZORAM | 10,97,206 | 8 | 21081 | 52 | 976 |
30 | CHANDIGARH | 10,55,450 | 1 | 114 | 9258 | 818 |
31 | SIKKIM | 6,10,577 | 4 | 7096 | 86 | 890 |
32 | ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS | 3,80,581 | 3 | 8249 | 46 | 876 |
33 | DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI | 3,43,709 | 1 | 491 | 700 | 774 |
34 | DAMAN & DIU | 2,43,247 | 2 | 111 | 2191 | 619 |
35 | LAKSHADWEEP | 64,473 | 1 | 30 | 2149 | 947 |