The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, represents the democratic essence of India’s federal structure. With 543 seats, it holds significant power in shaping national policies and legislation. Understanding the distribution of Lok Sabha seats across states is crucial for comprehending the electoral dynamics of the world’s largest democracy.
The Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament, consists of a total of 545 seats. Of these, elections are conducted by the Election Commission to fill 543 seats, while the President nominates two members to represent the Anglo-Indian community as per Article 331 of the Indian Constitution. This composition ensures representation from across the nation, reflecting India’s diverse socio-cultural fabric.
Uttar Pradesh holds the distinction of being the Indian state with the most Lok Sabha seats. With a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats, Uttar Pradesh wields significant influence in national politics. Its large population and diverse demographics make it a crucial battleground during elections, often playing a decisive role in shaping the composition of the Lok Sabha and determining the course of governance at the national level.
Uttar Pradesh with the total of 80 Lok Sabha seats, holds the distinction of being the Indian state with the most Lok Sabha seats.
Here is the statewise list of Lok Sabha Seats:
| State/ Union Territories | Lok Sabha Seats |
| Uttar Pradesh | 80 |
| Maharashtra | 48 |
| West Bengal | 42 |
| Bihar | 40 |
| Tamil Nadu | 39 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 29 |
| Karnataka | 28 |
| Gujarat | 26 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 25 |
| Rajasthan | 25 |
| Odisha | 21 |
| Kerala | 20 |
| Telangana | 17 |
| Assam | 14 |
| Jharkhand | 14 |
| Punjab | 13 |
| Chhattisgarh | 11 |
| Haryana | 10 |
| NCT of Delhi | 7 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 5 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2 |
| Goa | 2 |
| Manipur | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 2 |
| Tripura | 2 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 |
| Chandigarh | 1 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 |
| Daman & Diu | 1 |
| Ladakh | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | 1 |
| Nagaland | 1 |
| Puducherry | 1 |
| Sikkim | 1 |
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