India is the second-most populous country in the world with a population of over 1.3 billion people. It is a vast country with diverse cultures, religions, and languages. The population distribution across different regions in India is not uniform.



The population of India is distributed across different regions as follows:

• North India: North India is the most populated region in India, with a population of over 500 million people. The states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal have the highest population density in the region.


• South India: South India has a population of over 250 million people. The states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh are the most densely populated states in the region.


• East India: East India has a population of over 250 million people. The states of West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand are the most densely populated states in the region.


• West India: West India has a population of over 200 million people. The states of Maharashtra and Gujarat are the most densely populated states in the region.


• North-East India: North-East India has a population of over 45 million people. The seven sister states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura constitute this region.

The population of India is also distributed between rural and urban areas. About 68% of India's population lives in rural areas, while the remaining 32% lives in urban areas.



The population distribution in India is influenced by various factors such as:

• Topography and climate


• Economic development and job opportunities


• Migration patterns


• Social and cultural factors


• Government policies and programs

Population distribution has a significant impact on various aspects of life in India, such as:

• Infrastructure development


• Education and healthcare facilities


• Employment opportunities


• Environmental sustainability


• Political representation

In conclusion, the population distribution in India is not uniform and varies across different regions and between rural and urban areas. Several factors influence population distribution, and it has a significant impact on various aspects of life in India.

The current population of India contributes to 17% of the global population. Also, all these people are unevenly distributed across 3.28 million square kilometers of our geographical area.

According to the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh is the highest populated state in India with a total number of 166 million people. While on the other hand, states like Sikkim and Lakshadweep have the lowest population of 0.5 million in Sikkim and only 60000 people in the island state of Lakshadweep.

Furthermore, about half of the country’s population is concentrated around five major states- Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. Though Rajasthan is the largest state in size, its population contributes to only 5.5% of the total population of India.