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Which Districts are Included in Western Uttar Pradesh?

Uttar Pradesh is one of India’s largest and most diverse states, divided into several regions based on culture, geography, and economy. One such region is known for its rapidly developing cities, rich history, and strong farming base. It beautifully combines modern industries with ancient traditions, playing a major role in the state’s progress and economy.

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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 larger in population than most countries, including the U.S. and Pakistan. UP shares borders with Nepal and several Indian states. Covering 243,286 square kilometers, it is India’s fourth-largest state. Lucknow, is the capital and Prayagraj is the judicial capital.

Number of Districts of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts, plus one temporary district, making it the Indian state with the most districts. These districts are organized into 18 administrative divisions to ensure better governance and management across the state.

Biggest and Smallest Districts in Uttar Pradesh

  • Biggest District: Lakhimpur Kheri, covering 7,680 square kilometers.
  • Smallest District: Hapur, covering 660 square kilometers.

Why is Western Uttar Pradesh Developed?

Western Uttar Pradesh is considered one of the most developed regions of the state. Some of the key reasons include:

  • It is well-connected to Delhi-NCR, which helps in fast growth.
  • The farmers in this region are financially strong compared to other parts of the state.
  • Cities in this area have better infrastructure, industries and educational institutions.

List of Districts in Western Uttar Pradesh

Here are the districts that part of Western Uttar Pradesh:

Saharanpur Division

  • Saharanpur
  • Muzaffarnagar
  • Shamli

Moradabad Division

  • Bijnor
  • Moradabad
  • Sambhal
  • Rampur
  • Amroha

Meerut Divsion

  • Meerut
  • Ghaziabad
  • Hapur
  • Gautam Buddh Nagar
  • Bulandshahr

Aligarh Division

  • Aligarh
  • Hathras
  • Etah
  • Kasganj

Agra Division

  • Agra
  • Mathura
  • Firozabad
  • Mainpuri

Bareilly Division

  • Badaun
  • Bareilly
  • Pilibhit
  • Shahjahanpur

Kanpur Division

  • Farrukhabad
  • Kannauj
  • Etawah
  • Auraiya
Akansha Arora

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