Published on 24 November 2024 by CareerDec
India's north-central region contains the state of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh is in the middle, surrounded on all sides by more than three states and one country. It shares borders with Madhya Pradesh to the south, Uttarakhand and Nepal to the north, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh to the southeast, and Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi to the west. Uttar Pradesh is considered to be the most populated state and ranks fourth population-wise in India. Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. Allahabad is the state's judicial capital.
Uttar Pradesh's rich past and culture make it a popular state. It is home to the cities of Ayodhya and Mathura which are well-known cities due to the birthplaces of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna respectively. In medieval times, the Mughals dominated this state.
The British eventually took control of it. After capturing both Agra and Oudh, the British merged them and dubbed them the ‘United Province of Agra and Oudh’. When the state acquired independence along with the rest of India in January 1950, it reclaimed its former name, Uttar Pradesh, which translates to ‘Northern Indian state’.
As of August 6, 2021, Uttar Pradesh had 241 million inhabitants and a total size of 93,933 square miles. There are 20.42 crore people living in Uttar Pradesh (2012). Physiography states that Lucknow is separated into two divisions – the Ganges and the southern uplands. The first division of Uttar Pradesh, known as the Ganges, is home to the majority of the state's inhabitants.
The Ganges region is fertile, ideal for planting crops, and good for building houses. This area is densely populated and bustling primarily throughout the day. The increased elevation of the southern uplands including the Vindhya Range makes them unsuitable for human habitation.
Uttar Pradesh has a tropical monsoon climate overall. The temperature ranges from 35 to 40 degrees Celsius during the summer. Winter temperatures drop to as low as 10 degrees Celsius. The climate is moderate and tolerable. People dress in full-length clothing during the monsoon season to prevent becoming sick. The monsoon season's evenings are lovely, and people adore spending time with their loved ones. Every year, the state’s rural and remote areas also experience drought.
The state has 75 districts and 18 divisions. This state’s economy ranks second in the list of all state economies in India. The service sector now accounts for the largest portion of the state's GDP. Travel, tourism, the hotel industry, and insurance are all included in the service sector. Rivers abound throughout the state from all directions.
The Ganges and its tributaries, the Yamuna, Ramganga, Goamti, Ghaghara, and Gandak Rivers, are the largest. Son River is one of the state rivers, as are the Chambal, Betwa, and Ken. In addition to farming, people can readily use the water for everyday purposes. In Uttar Pradesh, the vast majority of people work as farmers. The optimum soil for cultivation is a mixture of black and red soil. Previously, the state was well-known for producing sugar.
Uttar Pradesh's current chief minister is Mahant Yogi Adityanath from BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party). The people of Uttar Pradesh are incredibly amiable and affectionate. Even if you are only there for a day, they will still treat you like family. Special attention is given to guests. The level of education and fashion sense is comparable to that of other Indian states.
