Top 10 Rural Districts of India

India's rural landscape is varied and rich in cultural diversity. Leading the list of top 10 rural districts, Bijapur in Karnataka stands out with an astonishing 656.41% rural population, an indication of the possible data discrepancy or a unique population influx.

Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh and Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh follow, reflecting the rural heartland's vibrancy. Hamirpur, another district from Uttar Pradesh, stands apart with a significant rural populace.

Maharashtra's Raigarh presents a notable rural percentage, while three regions, Lahul & Spiti, Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh, and Nicobars from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, portray a complete reliance on rural settlements. Assam's Baksa and Manipur's Senapati conclude the list, highlighting India's northeast's rustic charm.

It's intriguing to see a blend of mainland districts with hilly regions and islands, emphasizing the importance of rural India in the country's socio-economic tapestry.

Rank Districts StateRural PopulationRural%
1 BijapurKARNATAKA16.75 Lac 656.41
2 BilaspurCHHATTISGARH19.84 Lac 519.37
3 PratapgarhUTTAR PRADESH30.34 Lac 349.59
4 HamirpurUTTAR PRADESH8.94 Lac 196.68
5 RaigarhMAHARASHTRA16.64 Lac 111.38
6 NicobarsANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS36.84 k 100
7 Lahul & SpitiHIMACHAL PRADESH31.56 k 100
8 KinnaurHIMACHAL PRADESH84.12 k 100
9 BaksaASSAM9.38 Lac 98.71
10 SenapatiMANIPUR4.72 Lac 98.44