What is the population of Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh has over 241 million inhabitants, making it the most populous state in India. The population density is 828 people per square kilometre.
Questions about Uttar Pradesh
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?
Lucknow is the state capital of Uttar Pradesh. Prayagraj serves as the judicial capital, where the Allahabad High Court is located. The capital shifted from Allahabad to Lucknow in 1920.
Why is Uttar Pradesh significant for world religions?
Uttar Pradesh contains some of the most sacred sites in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath near Varanasi, and he attained Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar. Ayodhya and Mathura are among Hinduism's seven sacred cities, and the state holds three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
How many prime ministers has Uttar Pradesh produced?
Uttar Pradesh has provided nine of India's prime ministers, more than any other state. Notable figures from the state's independence-era political leadership include Motilal Nehru and Jawaharlal Nehru.
What are the main industries of Uttar Pradesh?
Sugarcane and sugar refining are the most important industries historically, with about 70 per cent of India's sugar coming from the state. By 2009-10, the service sector became the largest contributor to the gross state domestic product at 44.8 per cent. The state is also a leading producer of leather goods, textiles, and food grains.
When was Uttar Pradesh established as a state?
Uttar Pradesh was established on the 24th of January 1950, after India became a republic. It was renamed from the United Provinces, which itself had been formed through successive renamings and boundary changes dating back to the British-era North-Western Provinces of 1902.