Uttar Pradesh came into existence on 24 January 1950 (note: officially, the name Uttar Pradesh was adopted in 1950, though the state was reorganized in 1949).
Before this, it was known as the United Provinces (Sangukta Pradesh) — a region formed during British India by combining Awadh and Rohilkhand.
Important Facts about Uttar Pradesh
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Area: 2,40,928 sq. km (7.33% of India’s total geographical area)
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Rank (by Area): 4th largest state in India
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Capital: Lucknow
Geography & Rivers
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Major Rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Ramganga, Gomati, Ghaghara, Rapti
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Neighboring States: Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana
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Neighboring Country: Nepal
Demographics (as per 2011 Census)
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Total Population: 199,812,341 (16.5% of India’s total population)
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Population Density: 829 people per sq. km
Agriculture & Economy
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No. 1 in Production of: Wheat, Milk, Sugarcane, and Potato
Climate
Symbols & State Information
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State Tree: Ashok
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State Bird: Saras (Crane)
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State Foundation Day (U.P. Day): 24 January
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Total Districts: 75
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Total Administrative Zones: 18
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