{"id":1020,"date":"2025-03-20T18:20:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T12:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2025-10-28T14:04:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T08:34:41","slug":"districts-of-uttar-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Districts of Uttar Pradesh Full List 2025 with Map"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#About_State_Uttar_Pradesh\" >About State Uttar Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Districts_in_Uttar_Pradesh_List\" >Districts in Uttar Pradesh List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Districts_in_Uttar_Pradesh_Top_5_Largest\" >Districts in Uttar Pradesh Top 5 Largest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Smallest_District_in_Uttar_Pradesh\" >Smallest District in Uttar Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Districts_in_Uttar_Pradesh_Administrative_Structure\" >Districts in Uttar Pradesh Administrative Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Administrative_Divisions_of_Uttar_Pradesh\" >Administrative Divisions of Uttar Pradesh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#There_are_total_of_18_divisions_in_the_state_of_UP\" >There are total of 18 divisions in the state of UP:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Districts_in_Uttar_Pradesh_Geographical_Diversity\" >Districts in Uttar Pradesh Geographical Diversity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Districts_of_Uttar_Pradesh_Cultural_and_Historical_Significance\" >Districts of Uttar Pradesh Cultural and Historical Significance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Districts_of_Uttar_Pradesh_Unique_Features\" >Districts of Uttar Pradesh Unique Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Districts_of_Uttar_Pradesh_Economic_Contributions\" >Districts of Uttar Pradesh Economic Contributions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/districts-of-uttar-pradesh\/#Districts_of_Uttar_Pradesh_FAQs\" >Districts of Uttar Pradesh FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, is divided into <\/span><b>75 districts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These districts serve as administrative units, each with distinct geographical, cultural, and economic characteristics. The state is a hub of history, agriculture, and industry, making its districts crucial for governance and development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1025\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C230&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-1.jpg?resize=300%2C230&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2-1.jpg?w=711&amp;ssl=1 711w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_State_Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>About State Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh has been a significant region in Indian history, shaping political, cultural, and economic developments over millennia. In ancient times, it was the center of Vedic civilization, with the Kuru and Panchala kingdoms playing key roles. During the Mahajanapada period (6th century BCE), prominent states like Kashi, Kosala, and Vatsa flourished here. The region later became a core part of the Maurya and Gupta empires, contributing to advancements in administration, economy, and culture. Buddhism and Jainism gained prominence, with cities like Sarnath and Kaushambi becoming major religious centers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the medieval period, Uttar Pradesh witnessed the rise of regional powers such as the Gurjara-Pratiharas and the Gahadavalas before coming under the control of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century. The Mughal Empire further strengthened the region\u2019s significance, making Agra one of its capital cities. Under Akbar, the region saw extensive administrative and economic reforms. Cities like Varanasi, Allahabad, and Lucknow became important centers of culture, art, and trade. The weakening of Mughal authority led to the emergence of the Nawabs of Awadh, who maintained semi-autonomous rule until the British annexation in 1856.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British rule brought significant changes, with UP becoming a key center of resistance. The Revolt of 1857, which began in Meerut, saw major battles in Kanpur, Lucknow, and Jhansi. After the rebellion\u2019s suppression, the British restructured governance, renaming the region the North-Western Provinces and later the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. The introduction of railways, English education, and new land revenue policies disrupted traditional agrarian structures, leading to frequent peasant unrest. The region played a leading role in the nationalist movement, with leaders like Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Madan Mohan Malaviya emerging from here. The Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India movements saw significant participation from UP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After independence in 1947, the United Provinces was renamed Uttar Pradesh in 1950. The state remained politically dominant, producing many national leaders, including several prime ministers. Economic and social challenges such as population pressure, agrarian distress, and communal tensions have shaped its modern trajectory. Today, Uttar Pradesh is India\u2019s most populous state and continues to be a crucial political and cultural hub.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Districts_in_Uttar_Pradesh_List\"><\/span><b>Districts in Uttar Pradesh List<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a table listing all the <\/span><b>districts of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S.No<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>District<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Population (2011 Census)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Area (sq km)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Agra<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,418,797<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Aligarh<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,673,889<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,650<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ambedkar Nagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,397,888<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,350<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amethi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,540,956<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,321<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amroha<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,840,221<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,321<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>6<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Auraiya<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,379,545<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,054<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>7<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Azamgarh<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,613,913<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,054<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Badaun<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,681,896<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,168<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>9<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bagpat<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,303,048<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,321<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>10<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bahraich<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,487,731<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,967<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>11<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ballia<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,239,774<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,981<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>12<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Balrampur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,148,665<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,264<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>13<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Banda<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,799,410<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,408<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>14<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Barabanki<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,260,699<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,825<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>15<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bareilly<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,448,359<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>16<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Basti<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,461,056<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,688<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>17<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sant Ravidas Nagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,554,203<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,015<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>18<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bijnor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,682,713<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,561<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>19<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bulandshahr<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,499,171<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,512<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>20<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Chandauli<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,952,756<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,484<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>21<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Chitrakoot<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">991,730<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,216<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>22<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Deoria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,100,946<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,535<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>23<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Etah<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,774,480<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,431<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>24<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Etawah<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,581,810<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,311<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>25<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ayodhya<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,470,996<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,764<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>26<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Farrukhabad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,885,204<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,279<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>27<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fatehpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,632,733<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,152<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>28<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Firozabad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,498,156<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,362<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>29<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gautam Buddha Nagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,648,115<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,269<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>30<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ghaziabad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,681,645<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,956<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>31<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ghazipur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,622,727<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,377<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>32<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gonda<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,433,919<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,003<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>33<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gorakhpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,440,895<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,321<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>34<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hamirpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,104,285<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,121<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>35<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hapur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,338,211<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,774<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>36<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hardoi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,092,845<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,986<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>37<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hathras<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,564,708<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,800<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>38<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Jalaun<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,689,974<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,565<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>39<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Jaunpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,476,072<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,038<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>40<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Jhansi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,000,755<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>41<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kannauj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,656,616<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,275<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>42<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kanpur Dehat<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,796,184<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,021<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>43<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kanpur Nagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,581,268<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,155<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>44<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kasganj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,436,719<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,993<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>45<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kaushambi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,599,596<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,901<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>46<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kheri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,021,243<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,680<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>47<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kushinagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,564,544<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,873<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>48<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lalitpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,221,592<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,039<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>49<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lucknow<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,589,838<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,528<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>50<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maharajganj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,684,703<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,951<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>51<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mahoba<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">875,958<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,884<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>52<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mainpuri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,868,529<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,760<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>53<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mathura<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,541,894<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,340<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>54<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mau<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,205,968<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,713<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>55<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Meerut<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,443,689<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,599<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>56<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mirzapur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,496,970<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,405<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>57<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Moradabad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,772,006<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,648<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>58<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Muzaffarnagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,143,512<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,008<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>59<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pilibhit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,037,225<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,686<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>60<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pratapgarh<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,209,141<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,717<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>61<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Prayagraj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,954,391<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,482<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>62<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Rae Bareli<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,405,559<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,609<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>63<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Rampur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,335,398<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,367<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>64<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Saharanpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,466,382<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,860<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>65<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sambhal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,219,331<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,457<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>66<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sant Kabir Nagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,715,183<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,624<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>67<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Shahjahanpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,006,538<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,575<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>68<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Shamli<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,271,780<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,271<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>69<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Shravasti<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,117,361<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,126<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>70<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Siddharthnagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,559,297<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,752<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>71<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sitapur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,483,992<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,743<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>72<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sonbhadra<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,862,559<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,905<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>73<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sultanpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,797,117<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,436<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>74<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Unnao<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,108,367<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4,558<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>75<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Varanasi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,676,841<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,535<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1037\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3.jpg?resize=300%2C198&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3.jpg?w=708&amp;ssl=1 708w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Districts_in_Uttar_Pradesh_Top_5_Largest\"><\/span><b>Districts in Uttar Pradesh Top 5 Largest<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The largest districts in Uttar Pradesh by area are:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>District<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lakhimpur Kheri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sonbhadra<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hardoi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sitapur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bahraich<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rank<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Districts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Area (sq km)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Map<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lakhimpur Kheri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the Terai region, Lakhimpur Kheri is the largest district in Uttar Pradesh by area. It shares a border with Nepal and is known for its sugarcane production, dense forests, and Dudhwa National Park, which is home to tigers, elephants, and rare swamp deer. The district has a strong agrarian economy, with sugar mills playing a vital role.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7,680<\/span><\/td>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1040\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/lakhim.jpg?resize=287%2C291&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"291\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sonbhadra<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated in southeastern Uttar Pradesh, Sonbhadra is known as the &#8220;Energy Capital of India&#8221; due to its coal, thermal, and hydroelectric power plants. The district has rich mineral resources, including limestone, bauxite, and gold reserves. It also has historical and archaeological significance, with ancient cave paintings and temples. The Vindhya and Kaimur hills add to its geographical diversity.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6,905<\/span><\/td>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1041\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sonbhadra.jpg?resize=285%2C251&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"285\" height=\"251\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hardoi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardoi is an agricultural district in central Uttar Pradesh, known for its wheat, rice, and potato production. The district has historical relevance, with links to the Mahabharata and Mughal periods. It is also home to several religious and cultural sites, including temples and Sufi shrines. The Gomti River flows through the district, supporting irrigation and local livelihoods.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,986<\/span><\/td>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1042\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hardoi.jpg?resize=279%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"279\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hardoi.jpg?resize=279%2C300&amp;ssl=1 279w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Hardoi.jpg?w=292&amp;ssl=1 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sitapur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the Awadh region, Sitapur has a mix of historical, cultural, and economic importance. It was a center of activity during the 1857 Revolt and has several temples dedicated to Hindu deities. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, with crops like sugarcane, wheat, and pulses being widely cultivated. The district also has religious significance, with Naimisharanya being a major pilgrimage site for Hindus.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,743<\/span><\/td>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1043\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sitapur.jpg?resize=300%2C266&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sitapur.jpg?resize=300%2C266&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/sitapur.jpg?w=335&amp;ssl=1 335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bahraich<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bordering Nepal, Bahraich is known for its historical significance and biodiversity. It was an important center during ancient and medieval times and played a role in the 1857 Revolt. The district has a diverse population, including a significant tribal presence. Agriculture dominates the economy, and Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a key ecological site, home to rare species like the Gangetic dolphin and swamp deer.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,967<\/span><\/td>\n<td><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1044\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/barabanki.jpg?resize=188%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/barabanki.jpg?resize=188%2C300&amp;ssl=1 188w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/barabanki.jpg?w=251&amp;ssl=1 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smallest_District_in_Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Smallest District in Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smallest district in Uttar Pradesh by area is <\/span><b>Hapur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, covering approximately <\/span><b>660 sq km<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Carved out of Ghaziabad in 2011, it is known for its agricultural economy, particularly wheat, sugarcane, and dairy farming. The district is also a hub for brass and paper manufacturing industries. Its proximity to Delhi makes it an important part of the National Capital Region (NCR).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1045\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-5.jpg?resize=300%2C202&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-5.jpg?resize=300%2C202&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1-5.jpg?w=670&amp;ssl=1 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Districts_in_Uttar_Pradesh_Administrative_Structure\"><\/span><b>Districts in Uttar Pradesh Administrative Structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state government manages the <\/span><b>districts of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through a well-defined administrative framework. Each district is led by a <\/span><b>District Magistrate (DM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, responsible for law and order, revenue collection, and development programs. The <\/span><b>Superintendent of Police (SP)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> oversees law enforcement, ensuring public safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each district is further divided into <\/span><b>tehsils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>sub-divisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, managed by a <\/span><b>Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These tehsils contain <\/span><b>blocks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which govern <\/span><b>villages and towns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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id=\"Administrative_Divisions_of_Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span><b>Administrative Divisions of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_total_of_18_divisions_in_the_state_of_UP\"><\/span><b>There are total of 18 divisions in the state of UP:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Headquarters<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Districts<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Aligarh Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aligarh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aligarh, Etah, Hathras, Kasganj<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Agra Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agra, Mathura, Mainpuri, Firozabad<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Azamgarh Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamgarh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azamgarh, Ballia, Mau<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ayodhya Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayodhya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Amethi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Basti Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharthnagar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bareilly Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bareilly<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Budaun<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Chitrakoot Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banda<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Mahoba<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Devipatan Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gonda<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bahraich, Balrampur, Gonda, Shravasti<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Gorakhpur Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gorakhpur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deoria, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Maharajganj<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Jhansi Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jhansi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jalaun, Jhansi, Lalitpur<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Kanpur Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanpur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auraiya, Etawah, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Lucknow Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow, Raebareli, Sitapur, Unnao<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Meerut Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meerut<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapur<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Mirzapur Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirzapur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirzapur, Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi), Sonbhadra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Moradabad Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moradabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bijnor, Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Prayagraj Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayagraj<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Varanasi Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varanasi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandauli, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, Varanasi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Saharanpur Division<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saharanpur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Shamli<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Districts_in_Uttar_Pradesh_Geographical_Diversity\"><\/span><b>Districts in Uttar Pradesh Geographical Diversity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>districts of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> span a diverse landscape. The northern districts, including <\/span><b>Saharanpur and Bijnor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, have fertile lands due to the <\/span><b>Himalayan foothills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>Gangetic plains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, covering districts like <\/span><b>Kanpur, Allahabad, and Varanasi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are known for their agricultural productivity. The <\/span><b>Bundelkhand region<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with districts like <\/span><b>Jhansi and Banda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, experiences a drier climate, affecting its agricultural output. The <\/span><b>Terai belt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, near districts such as <\/span><b>Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is rich in biodiversity, with lush forests and wildlife reserves.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Districts_of_Uttar_Pradesh_Cultural_and_Historical_Significance\"><\/span><b>Districts of Uttar Pradesh Cultural and Historical Significance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several <\/span><b>districts of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have deep-rooted cultural and historical importance. <\/span><b>Varanasi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the world&#8217;s oldest cities, is a spiritual hub. <\/span><b>Agra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, home to the Taj Mahal, attracts millions of tourists. <\/span><b>Ayodhya<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, holds immense religious significance. <\/span><b>Mathura and Vrindavan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, associated with Lord Krishna, see heavy pilgrim footfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The state has played a major role in India\u2019s history, from the <\/span><b>Mughal era<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the <\/span><b>freedom movement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Districts like <\/span><b>Meerut<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Lucknow<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were central to the <\/span><b>1857 Revolt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, shaping India\u2019s independence struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Districts_of_Uttar_Pradesh_Unique_Features\"><\/span><b>Districts of Uttar Pradesh Unique Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a table highlighting unique characteristics of select <\/span><b>districts of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>S.No<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>District<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Importance<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Agra<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous for the Taj Mahal, leather goods, textiles, handicrafts, and petha sweet.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>2<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Aligarh<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for lock industry, Aligarh Muslim University, cuisine, and cultural heritage.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>3<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Prayagraj (Allahabad)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major pilgrimage site, Kumbh Mela, traditional arts, chikankari embroidery, glass bangles.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>4<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ambedkar Nagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Named after B.R. Ambedkar, agriculture, temples, historical sites.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>5<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amethi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parliamentary constituency of Rajiv Gandhi, agriculture, educational institutions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>6<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Amroha<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handcrafted wooden toys, historical sites, Dargah of Shah Wilayat.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>7<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Auraiya<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Textile industry, historical sites, Pali Temple.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>8<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Azamgarh<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical legacy, literary heritage, pilgrimage sites.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>9<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Baghpat<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture, historical sites, ancient town of Agroha.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>10<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bahraich<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>11<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ballia<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural heritage, historical sites, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>12<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Balrampur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich history, temples, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>13<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Banda<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural beauty, waterfalls, temples, weaving, embroidery.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>14<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Barabanki<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical figures, scenic beauty, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>15<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bareilly<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique cuisine, historical and cultural heritage, handicrafts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>16<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Basti<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History, temples, natural attractions, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>17<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sant Ravidas Nagar (Bhadohi)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carpet industry, cultural heritage, ancient temples.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>18<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bijnor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural beauty, unique cuisine, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>19<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Budaun<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History, ancient monuments, natural beauty, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>20<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Bulandshahr<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend of cultures, historical monuments, scenic beauty, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>21<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Chandauli<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural heritage, natural beauty, scenic spots, industrial center.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>22<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Chitrakoot<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religious significance, temples, natural beauty, pilgrimage center.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>23<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Deoria<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religious significance, temples, natural beauty, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>24<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Etah<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique cuisine, cultural heritage, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>25<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Etawah<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural heritage, natural beauty, industrial center.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>26<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ayodhya<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich history, religious significance, pilgrimage center.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>27<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Farrukhabad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blend of cultures, historical monuments, scenic beauty, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>28<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fatehpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural heritage, natural beauty, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>29<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Firozabad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glass industry, cultural heritage, temples, monuments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>30<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern infrastructure, multinational companies, education, IT industry.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>31<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ghaziabad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic location, cultural heritage, industrial center.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>32<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ghazipur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural contributions, mango orchards, folk traditions.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>33<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gonda<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural beauty, monuments, rice, wheat, sugarcane production.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>34<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Gorakhpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical significance, educational institutions, commercial center.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>35<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hamirpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancient temples, cultural heritage, traditional handicrafts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>36<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hapur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic location, handicrafts, industrial center.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>37<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hardoi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco-tourist destinations, Gomati River, educational centers.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>38<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Hathras<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural production, spice \u201ching,\u201d Desi Ghee products, cultural heritage.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>39<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Jalaun<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich history, historical sites, mineral resources, handicrafts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>40<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Jaunpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist attractions, agriculture, emerging industries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>41<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Jhansi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical significance, railway junction, architecture, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>42<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kannauj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfume capital, rose water, fairs and festivals.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>43<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kanpur Dehat<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agricultural economy, dairy farming, small-scale industries.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>44<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kanpur Nagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial city, educational institutions, historical landmarks.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>45<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kasganj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rich history, buffalo milk ghee, export industry.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>46<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kaushambi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical sites, religious center, Hindu deities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>47<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lakhimpur Kheri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar production, wildlife, Sikh population.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>48<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kushinagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major Buddhist pilgrimage site, fragrances, handloom industry.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>49<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lalitpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceramic and terracotta handicrafts, folk culture, temples.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>50<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Lucknow<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architecture, cuisine, education, cultural heritage.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>51<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maharajganj<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protected forests, wildlife sanctuaries, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>52<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mahoba<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun temple, rock-cut images, mineral resources.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>53<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mainpuri<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industries including cotton ginning, oilseed milling, and handicrafts.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>54<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mathura<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birthplace of Lord Krishna, cultural and religious significance, Mathura Peda sweet.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>55<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mau<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handloom industry, Banarasi sarees, dress materials.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>56<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mirzapur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brass industry, carpets, handicrafts, cultural heritage.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>57<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Meerut<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial hub, historical significance, cuisine.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>58<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Moradabad<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brass industry, cultural heritage, exports.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>59<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Muzaffarnagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugar industry, wrestling, Haiderpur wetland.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>60<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pilibhit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, mining, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>61<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pratapgarh<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agrarian district, Kisan Devta Mandir, Ganga dolphins.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>62<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Rae Bareli<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industries like NTPC and Modern Coach Factory, AIIMS.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>63<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Rampur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cuisine, Rampur knife, poetry.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>64<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Saharanpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cottage industries, wood carving, historical significance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>65<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sambhal<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brass industry, cottage crafts, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>66<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sant Kabir Nagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural heritage, Samadhi sthal of Sant Kabir.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>67<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Shahjahanpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education, mangoes, historical sites.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>68<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Shamli<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugarcane, jaggery production, paper mills.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>69<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Shravasti<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancient city ruins, Stupas, Jain temples, historical significance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>70<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Siddharthnagar<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical and cultural heritage, wildlife, agriculture.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>71<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sitapur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional crafts, mangoes, cultural heritage.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>72<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sonbhadra<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obra Dam, industries, historical sites, Rihand Dam.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>73<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Sultanpur<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Dudhnath Baba Ji Maharaj Temple, historical significance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>74<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Unnao<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leather industries, historical sites, archaeology.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>75<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Varanasi<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spiritual significance, temples, Banarasi sarees, silk industry, Ghats along the Ganges.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Districts_of_Uttar_Pradesh_Economic_Contributions\"><\/span><b>Districts of Uttar Pradesh Economic Contributions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The economy of <\/span><b>Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thrives on agriculture, industry, and tourism. <\/span><b>Districts like Bareilly, Gorakhpur, and Moradabad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contribute significantly through their unique industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agriculture:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>districts of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are known for producing wheat, rice, and sugarcane. <\/span><b>Muzaffarnagar and Baghpat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are major sugarcane producers, supporting the state\u2019s sugar mills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Handicrafts and Textiles:<\/b> <b>Varanasi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is famous for its Banarasi silk, while <\/span><b>Bhadohi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known for its carpets. <\/span><b>Moradabad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the \u201cBrass City,\u201d exports brassware worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industrial Growth:<\/b> <b>Kanpur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, once called the \u201cManchester of the East,\u201d remains an industrial hub. <\/span><b>Noida and Ghaziabad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have emerged as IT and manufacturing centers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tourism:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>districts of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> generate revenue from historical monuments and religious tourism. The Taj Mahal in <\/span><b>Agra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Kumbh Mela in <\/span><b>Prayagraj<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attract global visitors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>districts of Uttar Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reflect India\u2019s rich heritage, economic strength, and administrative efficiency. From the cultural landmarks of <\/span><b>Varanasi and Agra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the industrial growth in <\/span><b>Noida and Kanpur<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each district contributes uniquely to the state\u2019s identity. With continued efforts in infrastructure, employment, and governance, <\/span><b>Uttar Pradesh\u2019s districts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will play an even greater role in India\u2019s progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Districts_of_Uttar_Pradesh_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Districts of Uttar Pradesh FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1021 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1021.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1738996218\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1021\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10210\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10210\" aria-controls=\"collapse10210\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How many districts are there in Uttar Pradesh?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse10210\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10210\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Uttar Pradesh has a total of 75 districts. These districts are divided into 18 administrative divisions, each with distinct cultural, historical, and economic importance.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10211\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10211\" aria-controls=\"collapse10211\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is the largest district in Uttar Pradesh by area?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10211\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10211\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Lakhimpur Kheri is the largest district in Uttar Pradesh, covering an area of 7,680 square kilometers. It is known for its vast agricultural lands and the Dudhwa National Park.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10212\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10212\" aria-controls=\"collapse10212\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which is the smallest district in Uttar Pradesh?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10212\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10212\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Hapur is the smallest district in Uttar Pradesh, covering approximately 660 square kilometers. Despite its small size, it plays a significant role in industry and trade.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10213\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10213\" aria-controls=\"collapse10213\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can I find a complete list of the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10213\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10213\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0A complete list of all 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh, along with their population and area, is available in the article. The list includes key details such as historical significance, economic contributions, and cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10214\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10214\" aria-controls=\"collapse10214\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the most historically significant districts in Uttar Pradesh?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10214\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1021\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10214\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Varanasi, Agra, Ayodhya, Mathura, and Meerut are among the most historically significant districts in Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is one of the world's oldest cities, Agra is home to the Taj Mahal, Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, Mathura is associated with Lord Krishna, and Meerut played a key role in India's First War of Independence in 1857.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the Districts of Uttar Pradesh, their area, unique cultural and historical significance, key economic contributions, and population density etc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1020","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1020"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6414,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1020\/revisions\/6414"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}