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
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