Uttar Pradesh (UP) consists of 75 districts and has a gross state domestic product of US$310 billion, This makes the sixth-largest economy among Indian states. This state is the most populous state in India, with over 240 million people (2021 estimate).
Kanpur is the biggest city, encompassing 300 km² and holding a population of 2.92 million people. Lucknow is the capital and the second biggest city, with a population of 2.90 million people. Muzaffarnagar is a city with the highest population density, with 41,123 people per square kilometer.
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh and one of the largest cities in the state. It has a lengthy and well-received history, as well as a renowned culture and culinary scene. A number of famous buildings, including the Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, and Rumi Darwaza, can be found in this city. Also popular are the region’s traditional Awadhi dishes, such as the aforementioned biryani, kebabs, and korma.
Ghaziabad is a city in western Uttar Pradesh and a part of the National Capital Region (NCR) of India. The city is known for its rapid urbanization and development, with several high-rise buildings and shopping malls. It is also an important center for the state’s automotive and engineering industries.
| Rank | City Name | Population | Area (km²) | Density ( inhabitants/km²) | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanpur | 2,920,496 | 300 | 9,732 | Kanpur |
| 2 | Lucknow | 2,902,920 | 337 | 8,601 | Lucknow |
| 3 | Ghaziabad | 2,375,820 | Ghaziabad | ||
| 4 | Agra | 1,760,285 | 149 | 11,784 | Agra |
| 5 | Varanasi (Benares) | 1,432,280 | 112 | 12,747 | Varanasi |
| 6 | Meerut | 1,420,902 | 183 | 7,737 | Meerut |
| 7 | Allahabad | 1,212,395 | 81 | 14,841 | Allahabad |
| 8 | Bareilly | 985,752 | 126 | 7,821 | Bareilly |
| 9 | Aligarh | 911,223 | 40 | 22,538 | Aligarh |
| 10 | Moradabad | 887,871 | 88 | 10,012 | Moradabad |
| 11 | Saharanpur | 705,478 | 25 | 27,397 | Saharanpur |
| 12 | Gorakhpur | 694,889 | 142 | 4,889 | Gorakhpur |
| 13 | Noida | 637,272 | 90 | 7,047 | Gautam Buddh Nagar |
| 14 | Firozabad | 604,214 | 29 | 20,302 | Firozabad |
| 15 | Jhansi | 547,638 | 72 | 7,549 | Jhansi |
| 16 | Muzaffarnagar | 495,543 | 12 | 41,123 | Muzaffarnagar |
| 17 | Mathura | 456,706 | 36 | 12,536 | Mathura |
| 18 | Rampur | 349,258 | 20 | 17,290 | Rampur |
| 19 | Shahjahanpur | 347,852 | 22 | 15,704 | Shahjahanpur |
| 20 | Farrukhabad | 291,374 | 23 | 12,451 | Farrukhabad |
| 21 | Maunath Bhanjan | 278,745 | 25 | 10,884 | Mau |
| 22 | Hapur | 262,983 | 14 | 18,519 | Panchsheel Nagar |
| 23 | Faizabad | 256,624 | 63 | 4,048 | Faizabad |
| 24 | Etawah | 256,838 | 40 | 6,273 | Etawah |
| 25 | Mirzapur | 246,920 | 40 | 6,069 | Mirzapur |
Facts to About Cities in Uttar Pradesh
- Lucknow is popularly called the City of Nawabs. It is popular for Tehzeeb (etiquette), Chikankari embroidery, and Mughlai food. Lucknow is a capital city and is also a huge cultural center.
- Varanasi, also popularly called Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is one of the most important places of pilgrimage for Hindus.
- Agra is home to the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- Kanpur (Manchester of the East), Once a major industrial center, Kanpur is known for its leather industry and the IIT Kanpur, one of India’s premier engineering institutions.
- Mathura is said to be the birthplace of Lord Krishna and is an important religious and cultural center.
- Ayodhya is considered the birthplace of Lord Rama and a significant center for Hindu worship.
- Noida is a fast-emerging tech and business hub with a high standard of living.
- Jhansi, associated with Rani Lakshmibai, a hero of the 1857 rebellion, the city boasts the historic Jhansi Fort.
- Firozabad is called India’s glass city, producing glass bangles.
- Gorakhpur is known for the Gorakhnath Temple and the world’s second-longest railway platform at the Gorakhpur Junction.
- Aligarh is known for its lock industry and also houses the prestigious Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).
