The Lok Sabha, India’s House of the People, consists of 545 members, 543 of whom are elected from various states and union territories. Some states hold more sway due to their larger number of seats. Here, we highlight the 10 states with the highest number of Lok Sabha seats, underscoring their significant influence on national politics and their unique political dynamics.
Total Lok Sabha Seats in India
Firstly, let’s understand the total number of Lok Sabha seats in India. There are a total of 543 Lok Sabha seats, though the maximum number can go up to 550. Out of these, 530 seats are from states, and 20 seats are from union territories. Currently, there are 524 seats from states and 19 from union territories.
State with the Most Lok Sabha Seats
The state with the highest number of Lok Sabha seats in India is Uttar Pradesh. The state is divided into 75 districts, which are further grouped into 18 divisions. These divisions comprise a total of 80 Lok Sabha seats, 31 Rajya Sabha seats, 403 Vidhan Sabha seats, and 100 Vidhan Parishad seats. The high number of Lok Sabha seats underscores Uttar Pradesh’s significance in general elections, as it holds a substantial percentage of the total seats. Hence, it is often said that the path to national power goes through Uttar Pradesh.
Top-10 States with the Highest Number of Lok Sabha Seats
Uttar Pradesh with 80 Lok Sabha seats, stands as the largest state in terms of having the highest number of Lok Sabha seats.
Here is the list of top-10 states with highest number of Lok Sabha seats:
Top-10 States with the Highest Number of Lok Sabha Seats | ||
Rank | State | No. of Lok Sabha Seats |
1. | Uttar Pradesh | 80 |
2. | Maharashtra | 48 |
3. | West Bengal | 42 |
4. | Bihar | 40 |
5. | Tamil Nadu | 39 |
6. | Karnataka | 28 |
7. | Madhya Pradesh | 29 |
8. | Gujarat | 26 |
9. | Andhra Pradesh | 25 |
10. | Rajasthan | 25 |