Indian States and Union Territories by Area
India is positioned as the seventh-largest country globally, encompassing a total area of 3,287,263 square kilometers (1,269,219 square miles). It stretches 3,214 kilometers (1,997 miles) from north to south and 2,933 kilometers (1,822 miles) from east to west. The country boasts a land frontier spanning 15,200 kilometers (9,445 miles) and a coastline extending 7,516.6 kilometers (4,671 miles). India is administratively divided into 28 States and 8 Union Territories.
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Indian States Ranked by Area
India is composed of 28 states, each varying significantly in size. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat stand out as the largest states area-wise, encompassing expansive territories within the country. In contrast, Goa, Sikkim, Tripura, Nagaland, and Mizoram are among the smallest states in terms of geographical area.
Bihar holds the distinction of having the highest population density among all Indian states, reflecting its dense concentration of inhabitants. On the other hand, Arunachal Pradesh boasts the lowest population density, highlighting its vast but sparsely populated landscape.
List of Indian States with Area & Density
| Rank | States/UT | Area (sq. km) | Density* (p/km2) |
| 1 | Rajasthan | 3,42,239 | 241 |
| 2 | Madhya Pradesh | 3,08,245 | 282 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 3,07,713 | 404 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 2,40,928 | 996 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 1,96,024 | 328 |
| 6 | Karnataka | 1,91,791 | 356 |
| 7 | Andhra Pradesh | 1,62,968 | 334 |
| 8 | Chhattisgarh | 1,35,191 | 220 |
| 9 | Tamil Nadu | 1,30,051 | 604 |
| 10 | Telangana | 1,12,077 | 355 |
| 11 | Odisha | 155,707 | 842 |
| 12 | Bihar | 94,163 | 1349 |
| 13 | West Bengal | 88,752 | 1127 |
| 14 | Arunachal Pradesh | 83,743 | 19 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 79,714 | 492 |
| 16 | Assam | 78,438 | 459 |
| 17 | Himachal Pradesh | 55,673 | 135 |
| 18 | Uttarakhand | 53,483 | 213 |
| 19 | Punjab | 50,362 | 596 |
| 20 | Haryana | 44,212 | 645 |
| 21 | Kerala | 38,863 | 926 |
| 22 | Meghalaya | 22,429 | 152 |
| 23 | Manipur | 22,327 | 143 |
| 24 | Mizoram | 21,081 | 60 |
| 25 | Nagaland | 16,579 | 139 |
| 26 | Tripura | 10,486 | 401 |
| 27 | Sikkim | 7,096 | 986 |
| 28 | Goa | 3,702 | 432 |
Source: Census 2011 & UIAI for 2021 Estimates* Density based on 2021 Estimates
Indian Union Territories by Area
India comprises 8 Union Territories, with the National Capital Territory of Delhi being one of them. Ladakh emerges as the largest Union Territory by area, succeeded by Jammu & Kashmir. In contrast, Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory in terms of geographical size.
List of Union Territories with Area and Density
| Rank | Union Territories | Area (sq. km) | Density* (p/km2) |
| 1 | Ladakh | 96,701 | 3 |
| 2 | Jammu & Kashmir | 42,241 | 327 |
| 3 | Andaman & Nicobar | 8,249 | 51 |
| 4 | National Capital Territory of Delhi | 1,484 | 12803 |
| 5 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 603 | 1028 |
| 6 | Puducherry | 479 | 2990 |
| 7 | Chandigarh | 114 | 10254 |
| 8 | Lakshadweep | 32 | 2317 |
Source: Census 2011 & UIAI for 2021 Estimates* Density based on 2021 Estimates
Largest and Smallest State by Density
| # | State/UT | Area (sq. km) |
| Most Densely populated State | Bihar | 1349 person/sq. km. |
| Least Densely populated State | Arunachal Pradesh | 19 person/sq. km. |
| Most Densely populated UT | Delhi | 12,803 person/sq. km. |
| Least Densely populated UT | Ladakh | 3 person/sq. km. |