Uttar Pradesh

Maps and statistics of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh, in northern India, is the country's most populous state, with over 200 million people. It shares borders with Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. Its capital is Lucknow. Known for its rich cultural heritage, it hosts the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra and the sacred city of Varanasi. The Ganges River, vital for spirituality and agriculture, flows through the state. Hindi is widely spoken, with a diverse economy in agriculture and industry.