Introduction
India is the second largest country in the world and is known for its diversity in culture, languages, religions, and geographical features. The population of India is estimated to be 1.4 billion people, making it the most populous democracy in the world. India is divided into 29 states and 7 union territories. Each of the states and union territories has its own distinct culture and population. In this article, we will be discussing the population density of Indian states in 2020. We will take a look at the population densities of each of the 29 states and their respective union territories.
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with a population of around 230 million people. The population density of Uttar Pradesh is 828 persons per square kilometer, making it one of the most densely populated states in India. This population density is higher than the national average of 382 persons per square kilometer. Uttar Pradesh is located in the northern region of India and is bordered by the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India with a population of around 122 million people. The population density of Maharashtra is 365 persons per square kilometer, which is slightly lower than the national average. Maharashtra is located in the western region of India and is bordered by the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Goa. Mumbai is the capital city of Maharashtra and is the most populous city in India.
Bihar
Bihar is the third most populous state in India with a population of around 101 million people. The population density of Bihar is 1104 persons per square kilometer, which is much higher than the national average. Bihar is located in the eastern region of India and is bordered by the states of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Patna is the capital city of Bihar and is the second most populous city in India.
West Bengal
West Bengal is the fourth most populous state in India with a population of around 93 million people. The population density of West Bengal is 1028 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the national average. West Bengal is located in the eastern region of India and is bordered by the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Sikkim. Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal and is the third most populous city in India.
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is the fifth most populous state in India with a population of around 72 million people. The population density of Tamil Nadu is 555 persons per square kilometer, which is slightly higher than the national average. Tamil Nadu is located in the southern region of India and is bordered by the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and is the