Top 15 Largest States in India by Area, Population, Real Estate Insights and GDP Data in 2025

Curious about the sheer scale of India? Which states claim the title of the largest in the country? India, known for its vast diversity and geographical richness, consists of 28 states and 8 union territories, varying widely in size, culture, and landscape. Rajasthan holds the crown as the largest state in India by area, covering over 3,42,000 square kilometres of terrain ranging from deserts to hills. As these large states continue to develop, real estate markets in cities like Jaipur, Bhopal, and Patna are growing rapidly. Eventually, early investment in these regions can yield impressive returns.

This article will also tell you about their GDP, Population, Area, and real estate market. Start reading the blog to learn the cool facts about India and start investing there. 

List of Top 15 Largest States in India by Population, Area, and GDP in 2025

India is a vast and diverse country. It is known for its rich heritage, culture and variety of landscapes. India is said to be the seventh-largest country in the world. It is also the most populous country in the world. Adding to that, the Indian landscape and terrain are super diverse, which affects the inhabitable area, the plantation type and the population.

List of Top 15 Largest States in India (Based on Area)

Here is the table of the 15 largest states in India based on their area, population and GDP:

Rank  (Based on Area)	State
1	Rajasthan
2	Madhya Pradesh
3	Maharashtra
4	Uttar Pradesh
5	Gujarat
6	Karnataka
7	Andhra Pradesh
8	Odisha
9	Chhatisgarh
10	Tamil Nadu
11	Telangana
12	Bihar
13	West Bengal
14	Arunachal Pradesh
15	Jharkhand

List of Top 15 Largest States in India (Based on Population)

India is the most populous country in the world, and its population is unevenly spread across its states. The list features India's top 15 most populous states, ranked according to the latest population data.

Rank (Based on Population)	State
1	Uttar Pradesh
2	Bihar
3	Maharashtra
4	West Bengal
5	Madhya Pradesh
6	Rajasthan
7	Tamil Nadu
8	Gujarat
9	Karnataka
10	Andhra Pradesh
11	Odisha
12	Jharkhand
13	Telangana
14	Kerala
15	Assam

List of Top 15 Largest States in India (Based on GDP)

Here is the latest GDP data for the top 15 Indian states as of 2025, based on current prices and purchasing power parity (PPP):

State	GDP (in ₹ crores, current prices)
Maharashtra	₹4,044,250
Tamil Nadu	₹2,721,750
Uttar Pradesh	₹2,547,861
Karnataka	₹2,500,733
Gujarat	₹2,24,258
West Bengal	₹1,700,939
Rajasthan	₹1,528,384
Telangana	₹1,501,981
Andhra Pradesh	₹1,439,673
Madhya Pradesh	₹1,363,327
Kerala	₹1,146,108
Delhi	₹1,107,746
Haryana	₹1,095,535
Bihar	₹854,429
Odisha	₹853,523
Punjab	₹744,898

Disclaimer: The GDP figures provided are based on current estimates from various reputable sources, including government reports and international financial assessments. These figures represent approximate values as of 2025 and may fluctuate due to inflation, economic policies, and global market conditions. For the most accurate and updated information, it is recommended that you refer to the official state or financial institution reports.

Top 15 Largest States in India by Population, Area, and GDP in 2025

As you read this blog, you will learn about the largest states in India in detail. We will share their population, GDP per capita, and area with you as per the latest census of 2011. The details of the largest states in terms of area are as follows:

1. Rajasthan - $190 Billion

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area and the seventh-largest state in terms of population. It is located on the western side of North India and shares a border with Pakistan. Being India's largest state, Rajasthan is home to the largest desert, the Thar Desert. Punjab borders it in the north, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the northeast, Gujarat in the southwest, and Madhya Pradesh in the southeast. Its main feature is the ruins of the Indus Valley Civilisation.

Area	342,000 sq. km
Population	83.06 million (2024 est.)
GDP (Per Capita)	$2,000
Capital	Jaipur
Largest City	Jaipur
Number of Districts	50

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Jaipur has seen a high rise in property prices. Places like Barhmohanpura, Bhiwadi, Ajmer, Kota, Jodhpur, and Udaipur are best for investing in, as the prices have risen over the years. These areas also have great rental yields.

2. Madhya Pradesh - $182 Billion

Madhya Pradesh stands as the second-largest state in India in terms of area. It also stands as the fifth-largest state in terms of population. Indore, one of its major cities, consistently ranks at the top of the list of the cleanest cities in India. Madhya Pradesh is bordered by Uttar Pradesh in the northeast, Chhattisgarh in the east, Maharashtra in the south, Gujarat in the west and Rajasthan in the northwest. It is a state in central India. In Hindi, Madhya Pradesh means "the central province".

Area	3,08,252 sq. km
Population	88.99 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$2,356
Capital	Bhopal
Largest City	Indore
Number of Districts	55

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Madhya Pradesh is among the top-performing states in real estate. You can invest in cities like Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Hoshangabad, which have seen property prices rise over the years.

3. Maharashtra - $510 Billion

Maharashtra, situated in the western peninsular region, is the third-largest state in India in terms of area. . It also ranks as the second most populous state. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea in the west, Karnataka and Goa in the south, Telangana in the southeast, Chhattisgarh in the east, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in the north and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu in the northwest. And Mumbai is among the richest cities in India. It houses six UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Elephanta Caves, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus), the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, and India’s tallest building, Palais Royale. 

Area	3,07,713 sq. km
Population	125,674,334
GDP (Per Capita)	$4,200
Capital	Mumbai
Largest City	Mumbai
Number of Districts	36

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Maharashtra also ranks as the top-performing state in the real estate market. The residential sector contributes mostly to the real estate market. Mumbai is the best place to invest. It gives a good price appreciation for the property within a very short period of time. Pune is another city you can invest in because of its booming IT industry.

4. Uttar Pradesh - $300 Billion

Uttar Pradesh stands as the fourth-largest state in India in terms of area. It is the largest state in India by population. Rajasthan borders it in the west, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi in the northwest, Uttarakhand and Nepal in the north, Bihar in the east, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand in the south. It is situated in northern India. Ganga and its tributary, Yamuna, meet at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, a Hindu pilgrimage site. 

Area	243,286 sq. km
Population	241.0 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$1,244
Capital	Lucknow
Largest City	Kanpur
Number of Districts	75

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities:  Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state, and it is transforming its real estate sector. Lucknow is a good place to invest because of its high rental yield. Kanpur is good for both commercial and residential investments. Noida is also a booming real estate market because of its growing IT industry.

5. Gujarat - $309.54 Billion

Gujarat stands as the fifth-largest state in India in terms of area. It is the ninth-largest state in terms of population. It is bordered by Rajasthan in the northeast. In its south lies Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Madhya Pradesh lies in the east, and Maharashtra lies in the southeast. In the west lies the Pakistani province of Sindh and the Arabian Sea. It is located along the western coast of India. It has the longest coastline in the country. 

Area	1,96,244 sq. km
Population	73.5 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$5,000
Capital	Gandhinagar
Largest City	Ahmedabad
Number of Districts	33

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Gujarat has a diverse real estate market. Rajkot is a good place to invest because of its growing commercial centre, which will increase property appreciation over the years. Places like Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara are good places to invest because they will give high rental yields.

6. Karnataka - $340 Billion

Karnataka stands as the sixth-largest state in India in terms of area. It is also the eighth-largest state in terms of population. It is located in the southwestern region of India. It is bordered by Lakshadweep Sea in the west, Goa to the northwest, Maharashtra in the north, Telangana in the northeast, Andhra Pradesh in the east, Tamil Nadu in the southeast, and Kerala in the southwest. The capital city of this state, Bengaluru, is termed the Silicon Valley of India because of its contribution to the country’s IT sector. 

Area	1,91,791 sq. km
Population	68.7 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$3,600
Capital	Bengaluru
Largest City	Bengaluru
Number of Districts	31

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: The best place to invest in Karnataka is Bengaluru. Bengaluru is home to many IT hubs. Bengaluru has seen a rise in property prices, giving a whooping 16% growth in investment in 2024 from 3% in 2023. Bengaluru has also seen a high rental yield over the years.

7. Andhra Pradesh - $185 Billion

Andhra Pradesh is the seventh largest state in India in terms of area. It is also the tenth-largest state in terms of population. It is bordered by Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and the Bay of Bengal. It is located in India’s southern coastal region. A new state of Telangana was formed in June 2014 through the division of this state.

Area	1,62,970 sq. km
Population	53.5 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$2,600
Capital	Amaravati
Largest City	Visakhapatnam
Number of Districts	26

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Andhra Pradesh is also among the top-performing states in the real estate sector. Amaravati has a high potential for commercial and residential growth, and it is undergoing huge development. Vishakapatnam is another city that has sectors like IT, pharmaceuticals and tourism. Investing here will give you a high rental yield. Places like Guntur and Tirupati are also good places to invest. 

8. Odisha - $110 billion

This region is called Utkala, which is mentioned in India’s National Anthem. Odisha stands as the eighth- largest state in India in terms of area. It is also the eleventh-largest state in India in terms of population. This state is situated in India’s East. This state also has a coastline along the Bay of Bengal. It is bordered by Jharkhand and West Bengal in the north, Chhattisgarh in the west, and Andhra Pradesh in the south.

It stands as the third largest in terms of India’s Scheduled Tribe Population. This region is called Utkala, which is mentioned in India’s National Anthem.

Area	1,55,707 sq. km
Population	46.9 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$2,300
Capital	Bhubaneswar
Largest City	Bhubaneswar
Number of Districts	30

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Bhubaneshwar has seen growth in the IT, education, and healthcare sectors. It is likely to see a rise in housing options, which will provide high rental yields and property appreciation over the years. 

9. Chhattisgarh - $64 Billion

Chhattisgarh is India’s ninth-largest state in terms of area. It is the seventeenth-most populous state. It is bordered by Uttar Pradesh in the north, Madhya Pradesh in the northwest, Maharashtra in the southwest, Jharkhand in the northeast, Odisha in the east, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana in the south. It was previously part of Madhya Pradesh.

Area	1,35,192  sq. km
Population	1.2 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$5,130
Capital	Raipur
Largest City	Raipur
Number of Districts	1

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Chhattisgarh is the “Powerhouse of India.” Raipur has witnessed a rise in commercial and residential projects. Investing in places like Durg, Bhillai, and Bilaspur will raise the property price as these places are undergoing development. 

10. Tamil Nadu - $378 Billion

Tamil Nadu is India’s tenth-largest state. It is also India’s sixth-most populous state. This is India’s southernmost state. The Western Ghats and Deccan Plateau lie in the west. The Eastern Ghats lie in the north. The Eastern Coastal Plains borders the Bay of Bengal and lies in the east. The Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait are in the southeast. The Laccadive Sea is at the southern cape of the peninsula. The Kaveri River bisects the entire state.

Area	1,30,058 sq. km
Population	77.4 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$5,141
Capital	Chennai
Largest City	Chennai
Number of Districts	38

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Tamil Nandu is also a major performing state in the real estate market. Chennai is the top real estate hub in Tamil Nadu. Property owners get a good rental yield every year. There has also been a high rise in property prices.

11. Telangana 

Telangana, the 11th largest state in India by area, is located in the southern part of the country and is known for its rich cultural heritage. Carved out of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, Telangana features rocky plateaus, fertile river basins, and forested hills, with the mighty Godavari and Krishna rivers flowing through it. The capital city, Hyderabad, is famous for landmarks like the Charminar, Golconda Fort, and the UNESCO-listed Qutb Shahi Tombs. Other notable places include the Warangal Fort, Ramappa Temple, and Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, one of the largest dams in the world. 

Area	112,077 sq km
Population	38.5 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$5,000
Capital	Hyderabad
Largest City	Hyderabad
Number of Districts	33

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Telangana, often called the “Seed Bowl of India” due to its agricultural strength, has become a major hotspot for real estate investment in recent years. Major investment areas include Tellapur, HITEC City, Gachibowli, and Kokapet. Tier-2 cities like Warangal, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar also witness rapid development. 

12. Bihar 

Bihar, the 12th largest state in India by area, is located in the eastern part of the country and is known for its rich history, fertile plains, and cultural significance. The state is defined mainly by the holy Ganga River. Bihar's famous historical and religious sites include the Mahabodhi Temple, the Great Buddha Statue, the Barbara Caves, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya, and Golghar. Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve, located in the West Champaran district, holds the highest tiger population in India. 

Area	98,940 sq km
Population	1.2 million
GDP (Per Capita)	$2,600
Capital	Patna
Largest City	Patna
Number of Districts	38

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: Bihar, often known as the ‘Cradle of Ancient Civilisation,’ is emerging as a promising destination for real estate investment in India. The best investment areas in this city are Darbhanga, Patna, Gaya, and Bhagalpur. Property prices in Bihar are lower than those in metropolitan cities in India. 

13. West Bengal 

West Bengal, the 13th largest state in India by area, is located in the eastern part of the country. Geographically, the state stretches from the eastern Himalayas in the north to the coastal regions of the Bay of Bengal in the south, with the fertile plains of the Ganges delta in between. Famous places in this state include Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Sundarbans, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Digha. Other notable attractions include Shantiniketan, founded by Rabindranath Tagore, and the terracotta temples of Bishnupur.

Area	88,752 sq km
Population	91,347,736
GDP (Per Capita)	$1,700
Capital	Kolkata
Largest City	Kolkata
Number of Districts	23

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: The state has seen a surge in infrastructure development, with metro rail expansions, smart city initiatives, and industrial corridors increasing demand for both residential and commercial properties. The best investment places in West Bengal include, Siliguri, Joka, New Town, and Madhyamgram. The rental prices in this state are expected to rise in the upcoming years. 

14. Arunachal Pradesh 

Arunachal Pradesh, the 14th largest state in India by area, is a land of mountains, forests, and rivers in the country's northeastern corner. Bordered by Bhutan, China, and Myanmar, the state is known for Himalayan landscapes, dense forests, and rich tribal culture. Geographically, it is marked by snow-clad peaks in the north and rivers like the Siang and Subansiri. Among its most famous places is the Tawang Monastery, one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in Asia.  Other notable attractions include the Ziro Valley, Bomdila, Bumla Pass, and Namdapha National Park. 

Area	83,743 sq km
Population	1,383,727
GDP (Per Capita)	$3,300
Capital	Itanagar
Largest City	Itanagar
Number of Districts	28

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: The capital, Itanagar, has already seen increased property demand, particularly in the housing sector. Additionally, towns like Roing, Tawang, Pasighat, and Naharlagun are observing growth in commercial ventures and tourism. Investing in these areas can yield substantial returns as the state modernises and expands. 

15. Jharkhand 

Jharkhand, the 15th largest state in India by area, is known for its rich mineral resources, dense forests, and diverse tribal culture. Geographically, it is located in the eastern part of the country, bordered by Bihar, Odisha, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. The state is part of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, which is abundant in coal, iron ore, copper, and bauxite, earning Jharkhand the title of the “Mineral Storehouse of India.” Jamshedpur is India’s first planned industrial city, and the Tata Steel plant is located there. Dassam Falls, Patratu Valley, Netarhat, Deoghar, Hundru Falls, and Betla National Park are famous places. 

Area	79,716 sq km
Population	32,988,134
GDP (Per Capita)	$1,400
Capital	Ranchi
Largest City	Jamshedpur
Number of Districts	24

Real Estate Impact and Investment Opportunities: In 2025, property prices in Jharkhand will moderately increase. Cities like Ranchi and Jamshedpur are experiencing increased demand for both residential and commercial spaces due to urban expansion and the presence of major industries.

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