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Which Districts are in Central Uttar Pradesh? Know Their Names

Uttar Pradesh is one of the largest states in India, divided into different regions for better administration. One such region is Madhyanchal (Central Uttar Pradesh), which plays an important role in the state’s economy, culture and politics. This region has several districts, including major cities, historical places and industrial hubs. It is known for its rich heritage, agriculture and development in various fields.

An Overview of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India and the most populated in the country, with over 241 million people. It is also the world’s largest sub-national region by population. The state shares borders with nine regions, including Nepal. It covers 243,286 square kilometers and has 75 districts. Lucknow is the capital, while Prayagraj is the judicial capital. The state is divided into 18 divisions.

Number of Districts of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts, along with one temporary district. For better administration, the state is divided into 18 divisions. These divisions help in managing governance, development and public services efficiently across the large state.

Zones of Central Uttar Pradesh

The Central Uttar Pradesh region is divided into two parts:

  • Avadh Pradesh: This zone has 13 districts
  • Bundelkhand Pradesh: This zone has 8 districts

Number of Districts in Central Uttar Pradesh

The Central Uttar Pradesh region has 21 districts. It is divided into two zones: Awadh Pradesh with 13 districts and Bundelkhand Pradesh with 8 districts. The headquarters of this region is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Districts in Central Uttar Pradesh

The following 13 districts are part of the Avadh Pradesh zone:

  • Barabanki
  • Etawah
  • Farrukhabad
  • Hardoi
  • Kannauj
  • Kanpur Dehat
  • Kanpur Nagar
  • Lakhimpur Kheri
  • Lucknow
  • Rae Bareli
  • Sitapur
  • Unnao

The 8 districts in the Bundelkhand Pradesh zone are:

  • Auraiya
  • Banda
  • Chitrakoot
  • Fatehpur
  • Hamirpur
  • Jalaun
  • Jhansi
  • Mahoba
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