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Top 10 Largest States of India in Terms of Area

India is a union of states. At present, there are 28 states and 8 union territories in India. Rajasthan is the biggest Indian state in terms of the area followed by Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra.

India is called a Union of states. Currently, India comprises 28 States and 8 Union Territories.  In this article; we are giving 'Top Ten List of the Largest States of India in Terms of Area (as per the census 2011)'. 
Top 10 Largest States of India in Terms of Area (as per the census 2011)
1. Rajasthan- Land of Palaces and Temples
Area :                      342,239 km2
Establishment :       November 1, 1956
Population :    ​​        6.85 cr (2011 census)
Literacy :                66.11 %
Districts :                33
Capital :                  Jaipur
Lok Sabha seats:  25
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2. Madhya Pradesh : The Heart of India
Area :                     308,252 km2Establishment :      November 1, 1956Population :    ​​       7.25 cr. (2011 census)Literacy :               69.72%Districts :               51Capital :                 Bhopal Lok Sabha Seats: 29
Jagranjosh
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3. Maharashtra: The Gate Way of India
Area:                          307,713 km2Establishment :                1st May 1960Population:    ​​            11.23 cr. (2011 census)Literacy:                    82.91%Districts:                    36Capital:                      MumbaiLok Sabha Seats:      48
Jagranjosh
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4. Uttar Pradesh: Home of Powerful Empire
Area:                          236,286 sq.kmEstablishment :          January 25, 1950Population:    ​​            19.95 cr.(2011 census)Literacy:                    69.72% Districts:                    75Capital:                       LucknowLok Sabha Seats:       80
Jagranjosh
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5.  Gujarat : Home of Gir Lion
Area:                          196,244 km2Establishment            May 1, 1960Population:    ​​            6.04 cr (2011 census)Literacy:                    78.03 %Districts:                    33Capital:                      GandhinagarLok Sabha Seats:      26
Jagranjosh
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6. Karnataka: The Land of Sun Rising Industry
Area:                        191,791 km2Establishment          1st November 1956 (in 1973 renamed as Karnataka)Population:    ​​           6.1 cr.(2011 census)Literacy:                   75.60%Districts:                   30Capital:                     Bangalore (Bangaluru)Lok Sabha Seats:     28
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7. Andhra Pradesh:The Rice Bowl of India
Area:                         191,791 km2Establishment:          1 October 1953Population:    ​​            8.46 Crores (2011 census)Literacy:                    67.02 %Districts:                    13Capital:                      Hyderabad (De jure - 02 June 2024) Amaravati (proposed)Lok Sabha Seats:      25
Jagranjosh
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8. Odisha: The Land of Lord Jagannath
Area:                        155,707 km2Establishment:         1 April 1936 as Orissa Province (Utkala Dibasa/Odisha Day)Population:    ​​          4.19 cr (Census 2011)Literacy:                  73.45 %Districts:                  30Capital:                    BhubaneswarLok Sabha Seats:    21
Jagranjosh
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9. Chhattisgarh: The Bowl of Minerals
Area:                      136,034 km2
Establishment:       November 1, 2000Population:    ​​        2.55 cr. (2011 census)Literacy:                71.04%Districts:                27Capital:                  RaipurLok Sabha Seats:  11
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10. Tamil Nadu
Area:                               130,058 km2
Establishment:         1 November 1956
Population:    ​​             7,7 crore
Literacy:                        80.33%
Districts:                        38
Capital:                           Chennai
Lok Sabha Seats:       39

List of States of India rank-wise in Terms of Area

Rank

State

1
Rajasthan
2
Madhya Pradesh
3
Maharashtra
4
Uttar Pradesh
5
Gujarat
6
Karnataka
7
Andhra Pradesh
8
Odisha
9
Chhattisgarh
10
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state of while and it occupies the top spot in terms of production of many goods but in terms of the total area of the country, it comes at the 4th place.
Before the bifurcation, Jammu & Kashmir was the 5th largest state in India. But now its area is reduced to just 42,241 km² which was 222,236 km2 earlier. Now the fifth position is occupied by Gujarat.
Goa is the smallest Indian state in terms of area. The information given in this article is very important for many competitive exams to be held in India. So the aspirants need to remember these facts earliest.
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