A variety of factors determine the population density of a place. These factors range from climatic conditions, resource availability, geophysical characteristics to migration and urbanization.
When we look at the most densely populated states/Union Territories (UT) of India, we find that all the top five spots are occupied by five UT’s. These are Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep.
However, Delhi can more appropriately be termed as the National Capital Territory. All the UT’s are thriving urban centers with a strong economy drawing people from different corners of the country.
Bihar, West Bengal, and Kerala are the three Indian states with the highest population density and rank 6th to 8th on the list, respectively.
The three most densely populated states/UT’s of India are mentioned below:
1. Delhi
Delhi is the most densely populated state/UT of India. It has the status of a UT as well as a city. Delhi covers an area of 1,484.0 square km and hosts a population of 16,787,941 individuals. The population density of the UT is 11,320 persons per square km. Delhi is a fast-growing city that is sprawling out in all directions. Being the capital of the country and one of its major metropolitan areas, Delhi attracts a large number of people. Major Indian universities, government and private enterprises, and businesses operate in Delhi. Due to the high population density, Delhi suffers from several issues such as high levels of environmental pollution, one of the highest in the world, a shortage of infrastructural facilities, space, green spaces, and more.
2. Chandigarh
The second most densely populated state/UT of India, Chandigarh is located in north India where it serves as the capital of two Indian states, Punjab and Haryana, and is surrounded by these two states. Interestingly, Chandigarh is not part of either state but an independent UT directly governed by the Union Government. Chandigarh occupies an area of 114 square km and hosts a population of 1,055,450. The city has been ranked as one of India’s wealthiest cities. It is also one of the earliest planned cities in the country and features high standard civic amenities. These factors coupled with the fact that the city serves as the capital of two Indian states and is a top source of employment in the region attracts large crowds to it. However, with the booming population, several problems have cropped up such as the proliferation of slums, insufficient infrastructure to meet the growing demands, etc.
3. Puducherry
The UT of Puducherry ranks third in the list with a population density of 2,598 persons per square km. The UT is located in the southern part of the Indian Peninsula with Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu as the neighboring states. The UT encompasses an area of 562 square km. As of 2011, the population of Puducherry was 1,244,464. The UT has a prosperous economy with a thriving fishery and tourism industry. Both national and international tourists visit Puducherry every year.
When we look at the most densely populated states/Union Territories (UT) of India, we find that all the top five spots are occupied by five UT’s. These are Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep.
However, Delhi can more appropriately be termed as the National Capital Territory. All the UT’s are thriving urban centers with a strong economy drawing people from different corners of the country.
Bihar, West Bengal, and Kerala are the three Indian states with the highest population density and rank 6th to 8th on the list, respectively.
The three most densely populated states/UT’s of India are mentioned below:
1. Delhi
Delhi is the most densely populated state/UT of India. It has the status of a UT as well as a city. Delhi covers an area of 1,484.0 square km and hosts a population of 16,787,941 individuals. The population density of the UT is 11,320 persons per square km. Delhi is a fast-growing city that is sprawling out in all directions. Being the capital of the country and one of its major metropolitan areas, Delhi attracts a large number of people. Major Indian universities, government and private enterprises, and businesses operate in Delhi. Due to the high population density, Delhi suffers from several issues such as high levels of environmental pollution, one of the highest in the world, a shortage of infrastructural facilities, space, green spaces, and more.
2. Chandigarh
The second most densely populated state/UT of India, Chandigarh is located in north India where it serves as the capital of two Indian states, Punjab and Haryana, and is surrounded by these two states. Interestingly, Chandigarh is not part of either state but an independent UT directly governed by the Union Government. Chandigarh occupies an area of 114 square km and hosts a population of 1,055,450. The city has been ranked as one of India’s wealthiest cities. It is also one of the earliest planned cities in the country and features high standard civic amenities. These factors coupled with the fact that the city serves as the capital of two Indian states and is a top source of employment in the region attracts large crowds to it. However, with the booming population, several problems have cropped up such as the proliferation of slums, insufficient infrastructure to meet the growing demands, etc.
3. Puducherry
The UT of Puducherry ranks third in the list with a population density of 2,598 persons per square km. The UT is located in the southern part of the Indian Peninsula with Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu as the neighboring states. The UT encompasses an area of 562 square km. As of 2011, the population of Puducherry was 1,244,464. The UT has a prosperous economy with a thriving fishery and tourism industry. Both national and international tourists visit Puducherry every year.
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