States with high Total Fertility Rates (TFR)

There are several states in India that still have a high Total Fertility Rate (TFR), which refers to the average number of children born to a woman during her reproductive years. These states face challenges related to population growth, maternal and child health, and socio-economic development.

Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with a population of over 220 million people. It also has a high TFR of 2.7 (NFHS-4), which is above the national average. The state faces several challenges related to population growth, maternal and child health, and education.

Bihar
Bihar is the third most populous state in India with a population of over 122 million people. It has a TFR of 3.4 (NFHS-4), which is one of the highest in the country. The state faces several challenges related to population growth, maternal and child health, and education.

Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area and has a population of over 77 million people. It has a TFR of 2.4 (NFHS-4), which is above the national average. The state faces several challenges related to population growth, maternal and child health, and education.

Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the second largest state in India by area and has a population of over 82 million people. It has a TFR of 2.7 (NFHS-4), which is above the national average. The state faces several challenges related to population growth, maternal and child health, and education.

Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is a hilly state in northern India with a population of over 11 million people. It has a TFR of 2.1 (NFHS-4), which is slightly above the national average. The state faces several challenges related to population growth, maternal and child health, and education.

Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is a state in central India with a population of over 28 million people. It has a TFR of 2.2 (NFHS-4), which is slightly above the national average. The state faces several challenges related to population growth, maternal and child health, and education.

Conclusion
High TFRs in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh pose challenges for the country's development. It is important for the government and civil society to address these challenges through effective policies and programs related to population control, maternal and child health, and education.

Bihar

Among the states, Bihar reported the highest TFR (3.2), about twice that of Kerala (1.7) and Delhi (1.5), which scored the lowest. (1.7) and Karnataka (1.7) as well as the hill states — Jammu & Kashmir (1.6), Himachal Pradesh (1.6) and Uttarakhand (1.9).