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  • Writer's picturePoonam Yadav
    • Mar 24, 2023
    • 5 min read

Population in Pixels: Visualizing District-wise Population in India's States and UTs

As one of the most densely populated countries in the world, India's population is packed into every nook and cranny of its vast expanse of land. But have you ever wondered about the district-level population of India's states and union territories? From the bustling metropolis of Mumbai to the serene mountains of Uttarakhand, each district has its own unique population story. Discover the fascinating world of the district-wise population through stunning visuals that showcase the staggering numbers and intricate patterns of human settlement across the nation.


It is important to mention that all the visuals and analysis have been carried out based on the latest Census (Census 2011) and district names, population size, and area all correspond to data from Census 2011. Also, the blog analyses population size, rather than population density. Also, according to the 2011 Census, there were 640 districts in India, however, at present, there are 765 districts in India (https://lgdirectory.gov.in/).


The blog follows the following schema, the first two images show India’s top ten most and least populated districts followed by the population size of all states in alphabetical order followed by all the union territories.


The first two images below show India’s top ten most and least populated districts. Thane district, Maharashtra, is the most populated district with a population of 1.1 Crore, while the least populated district is Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh, with a population of only 8 thousand.

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STATES:


Andhra Pradesh

According to Census 2011, Andhra Pradesh, with 23 districts, had a total population of over 84 million. The most populous district in Andhra Pradesh was Rangareddy with a population of over 5million.

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Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh had 16 districts and a total population of over 1 million, with the most populous district being Papum Pare with a population of over 0.1 million.

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Assam

Assam, with 27 districts, had a total population of over 31 million. The most populous district in Assam was Nagaon with a population of over 2.8 million.

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Bihar

Bihar, with 38 districts, had a total population of over 104 million. The most populous district in Bihar was Patna with a population of over 5.8 million.

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Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh had 27 districts and a total population of over 25 million, with the most populous district being Raipur with a population of over 4 million.

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Goa

Goa had 02 districts with a total population of over 1 million, with the most populous district being North Goa with a population of over 0.8 million.

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Gujarat

Gujarat had 33 districts and a total population of over 60 million, with the most populous district being Ahmedabad with a population of over 7 million.

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Haryana

Haryana had 22 districts with a total population of over 25 million. The most populous district in Haryana was Faridabad with a population of over 1.4 million.

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Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh, with 12 districts, had a total population of over 6 million. The most populous district in Himachal Pradesh was Kangra with a population of over 1 million.

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Jharkhand

Jharkhand had 24 districts with a total population of over 32 million. The most populous district in Jharkhand was Ranchi with a population of over 2.9 million.

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Karnataka

Karnataka, with 30 districts, had a total population of over 61 million. The most populous district in Karnataka was Bangalore with a population of over 9.6 million.

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Kerala

Kerala had 14 districts and a total population of over 33 million, with the most populous district being Malappuram with a population of over 4 million.

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Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh had 51 districts with a total population of over 72 million, with the most populous district being Indore with a population of over 3.2 million.

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Maharashtra

Maharashtra had 35 districts with a total population of over 112 million. The most populous district in Maharashtra was Thane with a population of over 11 million.

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Manipur

Manipur had 09 districts and a total population of over 2 million, with the most populous district being Imphal West with a population of over 0.5 million.

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Meghalaya

Meghalaya had 07 districts with a total population of over 2 million, with the most populous district being East Khasi Hills with a population of over 0.82 million.

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Mizoram

Mizoram had 08 districts and a total population of over 1 million, with the most populous district being Aizawl with a population of over 0.4 million.

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Nagaland

Nagaland had 11 districts with a total population of over 1 million, with the most populous district being Dimapur with a population of over 0.3 million.

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Odisha

Odisha had 30 districts with a total population of over 41 million, with the most populous district being Ganjam with a population of over 3.5 million.

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Punjab

Punjab, with 22 districts, had a total population of over 27 million. The most populous district in Punjab was Ludhiana with a population of over 3.4 million.

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Rajasthan

Rajasthan had 33 districts and a total population of over 68 million, with the most populous district being Jaipur with a population of over 6.6 million.

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Sikkim

Sikkim had 04 districts and a total population of over 0.61 million, with the most populous district being East Sikkim with a population of over 0.28 million.

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Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, with 32 districts, had a total population of over 72 million. The most populous district in Tamil Nadu was Chennai with a population of over 4.6 million.

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Telangana

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Tripura

Tripura had 04 districts and a total population of over 3 million, with the most populous district being West Tripura with a population of over 1 million.

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Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand had 13 districts and a total population of over 10 million, with the most populous district being Haridwar with a population of over 1 million.

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Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh, with 71 districts, had a total population of over 199 million. The most populous district in Uttar Pradesh was Allahabad with a population of over 5.9 million.

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West Bengal

West Bengal, with 19 districts, had a total population of over 91 million. The most populous district in West Bengal was North 24 Parganas with a population of over 10 million.

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UNION TERRITORIES:


Andaman and NIcobar Islands

Andaman & Nicobar Islands had 03 districts with a total population of over 0.3 million, with the most populous district being South Andaman with a population of over 0.2 million.

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Chandigarh

Chandigarh had 1 district and a total population of over 1 million.

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Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

Dadra & Nagar Haveli had 1 district and a total population of over 0.3 million and Daman & Diu had 02 districts with a total population of over 0.2 million.

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NCT of Delhi

Delhi, with 09 districts, had a total population of over 16 million. The most populous district in Delhi was North West Delhi with a population of over 3.6 million.

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Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh had 22 districts with a total population of over 12 million. The most populous district was Jammu with a population of over 1 million.

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Lakshadweep Islands

Lakshadweep Islands had 1 district and a total population of over 64 thousand.

Lakshadweep Islands

Puducherry

Puducherry had 04 districts and a total population of over 1 million, with the most populous district being Puducherry with a population of over 0.9 million.

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In summary, India's population is widely dispersed across its districts, with some regions experiencing higher population sizes than others. The northern states along the Gangetic plains are home to the significant majority of the country's population, but big cities across the nation also have a significant concentration of people. It's important to note, however, that population size and population density aren't always synonymous, as some areas may have a smaller population but a higher population density due to their smaller land area. Overall, India's population distribution is complex and diverse, with unique patterns and challenges in each region.

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