Uttar Pradesh, known as India’s largest state, is divided into a total of 75 districts, holding the record for having the most districts in the country. Each district is governed by a District Magistrate, a position held by officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The state’s districts have been strategically organized into 18 administrative divisions, facilitating improved governance and administration.

Uttar Pradesh consistently upholds its status as India’s most densely populated state. Highlighting its commitment to effective governance and representation, the then-Chief Minister, Mayawati, introduced the creation of three additional districts in 2011. These new districts, namely Prabuddhanagar, Panchsheel Nagar, and Bhimnagar, serve as a testament to the state’s adaptability and responsiveness to evolving administrative needs.

Districts of Uttar Pradesh: Administrative Divisions

Uttar Pradesh is the biggest state in India, which covers a total area of 240,928 square kilometres. It was formed on 24 January 1950. There are 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh. These districts, most of which have populations above 12 lakhs, are grouped into 18 divisions for administrative convenience. Every administrative division in UP has designated headquarters.

DivisionsHeadquartersUttar Pradesh Districts
Aligarh divisionAligarhAligarh, Etah, Hathras, Kasganj
Agra divisionAgraAgra, Mathura, Mainpuri, Firozabad
Azamgarh divisionAzamgarhAzamgarh, Ballia, Mau
Ayodhya divisionAyodhyaAyodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Amethi
Basti divisionBastiBasti, Sant Kabir Nagar, Siddharthnagar
Bareilly divisionBareillyBareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Badaun
Chitrakoot divisionBandaBanda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Mahoba
Devipatan divisionGondaBahraich, Balarampur, Gonda, Shravasti
Gorakhpur divisionGorakhpurDeoria, Gorakhpur, Kushinagar, Maharajganj
Jhansi divisionJhansiJalaun, Jhansi, Lalitpur
Kannauj divisionKannaujAuraiya, Etawah, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur Dehat, Kanpur Nagar
Lucknow divisionLucknowHardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow, Raebareli, Sitapur, Unnao
Meerut divisionMeerutBaghpat, Bulandshahar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Hapur
Mirzapur divisionMirzapurMirzapur, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Sonbhadra
Moradabad divisionMoradabadBijnor, Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal
Prayagraj divisionPrayagrajPrayagraj, Fatehpur, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh
Varanasi divisionVaranasiChandauli, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, Varanasi
Saharanpur divisionSaharanpurMuzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Shamli
Districts of UP (Uttar Pradesh) Map

Districts of Uttar Pradesh with Map, Size and Population

There are 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh. Being the largest state in India, Uttar Pradesh also has the most number of districts.

No.District NameArea (Square Kilometers)Population
1Agra4,0414,418,797
2Aligarh3,7883,673,889
3Allahabad5,4825,954,391
4Ambedkar Nagar2,3502,397,888
5Amethi2,6512,050,133
6Amroha2,2491,840,221
7Auraiya2,0161,379,545
8Azamgarh4,0544,613,913
9Badaun4,2343,127,621
10Bagpat5,2371,303,048
11Bahraich2,9813,487,731
12Ballia3,3493,239,774
13Balrampur4,4082,148,665
14Banda4,4021,799,410
15Barabanki4,1203,260,699
16Bareilly2,6884,448,359
17Basti4,5612,464,464
18Bijnor4,2623,682,713
19Bulandshahr4,4413,499,171
20Chandauli2,5411,952,756
21Chitrakoot3,216991,730
22Deoria2,5403,100,946
23Etah2,4311,774,480
24Etawah2,3111,581,810
25Faizabad2,3412,470,996
26Farrukhabad2,1811,885,204
27Fatehpur4,1522,632,733
28Firozabad2,4072,498,156
29Gautam Buddha Nagar7201,648,115
30Ghaziabad1,1793,343,334
31Ghazipur3,3773,620,268
32Gonda4,0033,433,919
33Gorakhpur3,3214,440,895
34Hamirpur4,0211,104,285
35Hapur6491,338,311
36Hardoi5,9864,092,845
37Hathras1,8401,564,708
38Jalaun4,5651,689,974
39Jaunpur4,0384,494,204
40Jhansi5,0241,998,603
41Kannauj2,0931,656,616
42Kanpur Dehat3,0211,796,184
43Kanpur Nagar3,1554,581,268
44Kasganj1,9551,436,719
45Kaushambi1,7791,599,596
46Kushinagar7,6804,021,243
47Lakhimpur Kheri2,9053,564,544
48Lalitpur5,0391,221,592
49Lucknow2,5284,589,838
50Maharajganj2,9522,684,703
51Mahoba3,144875,958
52Mainpuri2,7601,868,529
53Mathura3,3402,547,184
54Mau1,7132,205,968
55Meerut2,5593,443,689
56Mirzapur4,4052,496,970
57Moradabad2,2333,126,507
58Muzaffarnagar2,7422,869,934
59Pilibhit3,6862,031,007
60Pratapgarh3,7173,209,141
61Rae Bareli3,9372,903,507
62Rampur2,3672,335,819
63Saharanpur3,6893,466,382
64Sant Kabir Nagar2,3902,199,774
65Sant Ravidas Nagar1,6461,715,183
66Sambhal1,0151,578,213
67Shahjahanpur4,3883,006,538
68Shamli1,2661,273,578
69Shravasti1,6401,117,361
70Siddharthnagar2,8952,559,297
71Sitapur5,7434,483,992
72Sonbhadra6,9051,862,559
73Sultanpur2,4572,249,036
74Unnao4,5583,108,367
75Varanasi (Kashi)1,5353,676,841
Districts of UP (Uttar Pradesh)

Districts of UP: Heritage, Culture, and Development

S.NoDistrictImportance
1AgraFamous for the Taj Mahal, leather goods, textiles, handicrafts, and petha sweet.
2AligarhKnown for lock industry, Aligarh Muslim University, cuisine, and cultural heritage.
3PrayagrajMajor pilgrimage site, Kumbh Mela, traditional arts, chikankari embroidery, glass bangles.
4Ambedkar NagarNamed after B.R. Ambedkar, agriculture, temples, historical sites.
5AmethiParliamentary constituency of Rajiv Gandhi, agriculture, educational institutions.
6AmrohaHandcrafted wooden toys, historical sites, Dargah of Shah Wilayat.
7AuraiyaTextile industry, historical sites, Pali Temple.
8AzamgarhHistorical legacy, literary heritage, pilgrimage sites.
9BaghpatAgriculture, historical sites, ancient town of Agroha.
10BahraichWildlife, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, agriculture.
11BalliaCultural heritage, historical sites, agriculture.
12BalrampurRich history, temples, agriculture.
13BandaNatural beauty, waterfalls, temples, weaving, embroidery.
14BarabankiHistorical figures, scenic beauty, agriculture.
15BareillyUnique cuisine, historical and cultural heritage, handicrafts.
16BastiHistory, temples, natural attractions, agriculture.
17Bhadohi (Sant Ravidas Nagar)Carpet industry, cultural heritage, ancient temples.
18BijnorNatural beauty, unique cuisine, agriculture.
19BudaunHistory, ancient monuments, natural beauty, agriculture.
20BulandshahrBlend of cultures, historical monuments, scenic beauty, agriculture.
21ChandauliCultural heritage, natural beauty, scenic spots, industrial center.
22ChitrakootReligious significance, temples, natural beauty, pilgrimage center.
23DeoriaReligious significance, temples, natural beauty, agriculture.
24EtahUnique cuisine, cultural heritage, agriculture.
25EtawahCultural heritage, natural beauty, industrial center.
26AyodhyaRich history, religious significance, pilgrimage center.
27FarrukhabadBlend of cultures, historical monuments, scenic beauty, agriculture.
28FatehpurCultural heritage, natural beauty, agriculture.
29FirozabadGlass industry, cultural heritage, temples, monuments.
30Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida)Modern infrastructure, multinational companies, education, IT industry.
31GhaziabadStrategic location, cultural heritage, industrial center.
32GhazipurAgricultural contributions, mango orchards, folk traditions.
33GondaNatural beauty, monuments, rice, wheat, sugarcane production.
34GorakhpurHistorical significance, educational institutions, commercial center.
35HamirpurAncient temples, cultural heritage, traditional handicrafts.
36HapurStrategic location, handicrafts, industrial center.
37HardoiEco tourist destinations, Gomati River, educational centers.
38HathrasAgricultural production, spice “hing,” Desi Ghee products, cultural heritage.
39JalaunRich history, historical sites, mineral resources, handicrafts.
40JaunpurTourist attractions, agriculture, emerging industries.
41JhansiHistorical significance, railway junction, architecture, agriculture.
42KannaujPerfume capital, rose water, fairs and festivals.
43Kanpur DehatAgricultural economy, dairy farming, small-scale industries.
44KanpurIndustrial city, educational institutions, historical landmarks.
45KasganjRich history, buffalo milk ghee, export industry.
46KaushambiHistorical sites, religious center, Hindu deities.
47Lakhimpur KheriSugar production, wildlife, Sikh population.
48KhushinagarMajor Buddhist pilgrimage site, fragrances, handloom industry.
49LalitpurCeramic and terracotta handicrafts, folk culture, temples.
50LucknowArchitecture, cuisine, education, cultural heritage.
51MaharajganjProtected forests, wildlife sanctuaries, agriculture.
52MahobaSun temple, rock-cut images, mineral resources.
53MainpuriIndustries including cotton ginning, oilseed milling, and handicrafts.
54MathuraBirthplace of Lord Krishna, cultural and religious significance, Mathura Peda sweet.
55MauHandloom industry, Banarasi sarees, dress materials.
56MirzapurBrass industry, carpets, handicrafts, cultural heritage.
57MeerutIndustrial hub, historical significance, cuisine.
58MoradabadBrass industry, cultural heritage, exports.
59MuzaffarnagarSugar industry, wrestling, Haiderpur wetland.
60PilibhitPilibhit Tiger Reserve, mining, agriculture.
61PratapgarhAgrarian district, Kisan Devta Mandir, Ganga dolphins.
62RaebareliIndustries like NTPC and Modern Coach Factory, AIIMS.
63RampurCuisine, Rampur knife, poetry.
64SaharanpurCottage industries, wood carving, historical significance.
65SambhalBrass industry, cottage crafts, agriculture.
66Sant Kabir NagarCultural heritage, Samadhi sthal of Sant Kabir.
67ShahjahanpurEducation, Mangoes, historical sites.
68ShamliSugarcane, jaggery production, paper mills.
69ShravastiAncient city ruins, Stupas, Jain temples, historical significance.
70SiddharthnagarHistorical and cultural heritage, wildlife, agriculture.
71SitapurTraditional crafts, mangoes, cultural heritage.
72SonbhadraObra Dam, industries, historical sites, Rihand Dam.
73SultanpurShri Dudhnath Baba Ji Maharaj Temple, historical significance.
74UnnaoLeather industries, historical sites, archaeology.
75VaranasiSpiritual significance, temples, Banarasi sarees, silk industry, Ghats along the Ganges.
Districts of UP
Districts of UP

Proposed districts of Uttar Pradesh

  • Dudhi district
  • Shahganj district
  • Aonla district
  • Bah district
  • Nanapara district
  • Rath district
  • Mauranipur district
  • Bisalpur district
  • Devband district
  • Mohammadi district
  • Garautha district
  • Yamunapaar district
  • Mungra bhadashpur district
  • Nagina district
  • Salempur district
  • Baiswara district
  • Lalganj district
  • Palia district
  • Anupshahar district
  • Barhaj district
  • Sandila district
  • Ghatampur district
  • Biswan district
  • Aliganj district
  • Takha district
  • Purva district
  • Macchalishahar district
  • Hastinapur district
  • Puwanya district
  • Badlapur district
  • Tulsipur district
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