Detail Factual Overview

Demographics

• Population: Approx. 240 million (2023 estimate) – most populous state in India
• Density: ~829 people per sq km
• Urbanization: Around 23% (majority still rural)
• Major Religions:
  • Hinduism – ~80%
  • Islam – ~19%
  • Others – Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism
• Major Cities:
  • Lucknow
  • Kanpur
  • Ghaziabad
  • Varanasi
  • Agra
  • Meerut
  • Prayagraj
  • Noida