Which is the Largest State in India

Q. Which is the Largest State in India?

Answer: India has ranked in 7th position among the largest countries in the world. India has 28 states and 8 Union territories. Among the 28 states, the largest state in the country is Rajasthan covering around 342,239 Km2 in the country. Rajasthan is well known for its numerous moral and cultural ethics. After Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat are among India’s top five largest states.

Jaipur is Rajasthan’s capital, situated to the west of the country on Pakistan’s border. The state’s total population is around 68,548,437 as per the Census 2011. The literacy rate of the state is 66.11% of the total population. Rajasthan has 33 districts in its region. There are 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state of Rajasthan. Also, the country’s popular Thar desert is located in Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is located in the Thar desert. The major crops that grow in the state of Rajasthan include mustard, coriander, barley, fenugreek, pearl millet, and guar. Some famous places in the states are- The Great Indian desert, Hawa Mahal, Bhangarh, Kalibangan, Mandore Aravalli, Kumbhalgarh fort, Luni River, Kuldhara village. Rajasthan is often popular for its Karni Mata Temple, which is home to 25 thousand rats, and for hosting the International Camel Festival in the state.

Rajasthan is the largest state in the country in terms of area, but in terms of population, Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in the country. Uttar Pradesh is a highly populated state of India with around 19.96 crores of population.