Aug 14, 2023, 02:55 PM IST

Top 10 Largest Indian States by Area

Divya Aggarwal

Rajasthan- 342,239 square km

Rajasthan is the largest Indian state in land area and the seventh largest in population.

Madhya Pradesh- 308,252 square km

Madhya Pradesh, a significant state in central India, has preserved landmarks from many periods in Indian history.

Maharashtra- 307,713 square km

Maharashtra is one of India's most important commercial and industrial centres. It is also known as the "Gateway to India."

Uttar Pradesh- 240, 928 square km

It is India's most populous state, with over 241 million people.

Gujarat- 196,244 square km

It is well known for its beaches, temple towns, and historic capital cities. Gujarat has wildlife sanctuaries, highland getaways, and natural beauty.

Karnataka- 191,791 square km

It is a state in southwest India with coastline on the Arabian Sea. Bengaluru is the capital and a high-tech city famous for its shopping centres and nightlife. 

Andhra Pradesh- 162,970 square km

Situated in India's southern coastline region, it is one of the country's primary rice-growing states as well as a major tobacco grower.

Odisha- 155,707 square km

Orissa, a state on the eastern coastline of India, is famous for its tribal culture and has several old Hindu temples. Bhubaneswar, the state capital, is home to hundreds of temples, including the beautifully carved Mukteshvara.

Chhattisgarh- 135,192 square km

Chhattisgarh is a densely forested state in central India, famous for its waterfalls and temples.

Tamil Nadu- 130,060 square km

Tamil Nadu, a state in South India, is famous for its Dravidian-style Hindu temples. Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai boasts huge 'gopuram' towers adorned with colourful figurines.

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