Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state in India, with a large number of people living in villages. Most of its districts have more rural areas than urban towns. Villages play a big role in the economy and culture of the state. In this article, we will learn about the district in Uttar Pradesh that has the highest rural population.
An Overview of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. It has the highest population in India, with over 241 million people. UP is larger in population than most countries in the world. It shares borders with many Indian states and Nepal. Uttar Pradesh is the fourth-largest Indian state by area. Lucknow is the capital and Prayagraj is the judicial capital. It has 18 divisions and 75 districts.
Number of Districts of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is India’s largest state and has the highest number of districts in the country, with a total of 75. Each district is looked after by a District Magistrate, who is an officer from the Indian Administrative Service.
District with the Highest Rural Population in Uttar Pradesh
Prayagraj district has the largest number of people living in rural areas in India. According to the 2011 census, a total of 4,481,518 people live in the villages of Prayagraj. This is the highest number for any district in the country. It means most of the people in Prayagraj live in villages rather than cities.
Other Districts with High Rural Populations
After Prayagraj, two other districts in Uttar Pradesh also have very high rural populations:
- Azamgarh
- Jaunpur
These districts also have many villages where a large number of people live and work.