Smallest State in India 2025: India, a country known for its vast size, rich diversity, and cultural heritage, is home to a variety of states, each unique in its own right. Goa is India's smallest state. It is divided into two parts: North Goa Panaji, also known as Panjim, which is its capital, and South Goa. Margao, also known as Madgaon, is the commercial capital of South Goa, while Lakshadweep is the smallest union territory. Sikkim is known to be the least populated state in India in India. Keep reading to find out more about the smallest state in India by area and population.
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Goa is the smallest state in India by area, covering just 3,702 square kilometers. Located on the western coast, Goa is famous for its beautiful beaches, lively nightlife, and rich Portuguese history. Despite its small size, it offers a mix of culture, adventure, and stunning views, making it a favorite spot for tourists and locals.
Map of Goa Credit: www.goa.gov.in
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Sikkim is the smallest state in India by population, with about 610,577 people living there (Census 2011). This lovely state in northeastern India is known for its beautiful mountains, including the famous Kanchenjunga. Sikkim has a rich culture, lush greenery, and a focus on sustainability, making it a special place to visit, even with its smaller population.
Map Credit: https://sikkimtourism.gov.in/
Lakshadweep is the smallest Union Territory of India, covering just 32 square kilometers. It consists of 36 islands, including 12 atolls, 3 reefs, and 5 submerged banks, with ten islands being inhabited. Formerly known as the Laccadive Islands, its name translates to "a hundred thousand islands" in Malayalam and Sanskrit. Despite its small size, Lakshadweep is known for its stunning natural beauty and unique marine life.
Map Credit: https://lakshadweep.gov.in/
List of Indian States By Area | ||||||
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S. No. | State | Area (sq. km) | Population (Census 2011) | Capital | Official Language | Formation Date |
1 | Goa | 3,702 | 1,458,545 | Panaji | Konkani | 30 May 1987 |
2 | Sikkim | 7,096 | 610,577 | Gangtok | Nepali | 16 May 1975 |
3 | Tripura | 10,486 | 3,673,917 | Agartala | Bengali, Kokborok | 21 Jan 1972 |
4 | Nagaland | 16,579 | 1,978,502 | Kohima | English | 1 Dec 1963 |
5 | Mizoram | 21,081 | 1,091,014 | Aizawl | Mizo | 20 Feb 1987 |
6 | Manipur | 22,327 | 2,721,756 | Imphal | Manipuri | 21 Jan 1972 |
7 | Meghalaya | 22,429 | 2,966,889 | Shillong | Khasi, Garo | 21 Jan 1972 |
8 | Kerala | 38,963 | 33,406,061 | Thiruvananthapuram | Malayalam | 1 Nov 1956 |
9 | Haryana | 44,212 | 25,353,081 | Chandigarh | Hindi, Punjabi | 1 Nov 1966 |
10 | Punjab | 50,362 | 27,743,338 | Chandigarh | Punjabi | 1 Nov 1966 |
11 | Uttarakhand | 53,483 | 10,116,752 | Dehradun | Hindi, Sanskrit | 9 Nov 2000 |
12 | Himachal Pradesh | 55,673 | 6,856,509 | Shimla | Hindi | 25 Jan 1971 |
13 | Assam | 78,438 | 31,205,576 | Dispur | Assamese | 26 Jan 1950 |
14 | Jharkhand | 79,714 | 32,988,134 | Ranchi | Hindi, Santali | 15 Nov 2000 |
15 | Arunachal Pradesh | 83,743 | 1,382,611 | Itanagar | English | 20 Feb 1987 |
16 | West Bengal | 88,752 | 91,347,736 | Kolkata | Bengali | 1 Nov 1956 |
17 | Bihar | 94,163 | 104,099,452 | Patna | Hindi | 26 Jan 1950 |
18 | Telangana | 112,077 | 35,286,757 | Hyderabad | Telugu | 2 Jun 2014 |
19 | Tamil Nadu | 130,058 | 72,147,030 | Chennai | Tamil | 26 Jan 1950 |
20 | Chhattisgarh | 135,191 | 25,545,198 | Raipur | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi | 1 Nov 2000 |
21 | Odisha | 155,707 | 41,974,218 | Bhubaneswar | Odia | 1 Apr 1936 |
22 | Andhra Pradesh | 162,968 | 49,386,799 | Amaravati | Telugu | 1 Nov 1956 |
23 | Karnataka | 191,791 | 61,130,704 | Bengaluru | Kannada | 1 Nov 1956 |
24 | Gujarat | 196,024 | 60,439,692 | Gandhinagar | Gujarati | 1 May 1960 |
25 | Uttar Pradesh | 240,928 | 199,812,341 | Lucknow | Hindi | 26 Jan 1950 |
26 | Maharashtra | 307,713 | 112,372,972 | Mumbai | Marathi | 1 May 1960 |
27 | Madhya Pradesh | 308,245 | 72,626,809 | Bhopal | Hindi | 1 Nov 1956 |
28 | Rajasthan | 342,239 | 68,548,437 | Jaipur | Hindi | 26 Jan 1950 |
List of States in India By Population | |||||
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S. No. | State | Population | Area (sq. km) | Capital | Official Language |
1 | Sikkim | 610,577 | 7,096 | Gangtok | Nepali |
2 | Mizoram | 1,097,206 | 21,081 | Aizawl | Mizo |
3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 1,458,545 | 83,743 | Itanagar | English |
4 | Goa | 1,458,502 | 3,702 | Panaji | Konkani |
5 | Nagaland | 1,978,502 | 16,579 | Kohima | English |
6 | Manipur | 2,855,794 | 22,327 | Imphal | Manipuri |
7 | Meghalaya | 2,966,889 | 22,429 | Shillong | Khasi, Garo |
8 | Tripura | 3,673,917 | 10,486 | Agartala | Bengali, Kokborok |
9 | Himachal Pradesh | 6,864,602 | 55,673 | Shimla | Hindi |
10 | Uttarakhand | 10,086,292 | 53,483 | Dehradun | Hindi, Sanskrit |
11 | Chhattisgarh | 25,351,462 | 135,191 | Raipur | Hindi, Chhattisgarhi |
12 | Haryana | 25,545,198 | 44,212 | Chandigarh | Hindi, Punjabi |
13 | Punjab | 27,743,338 | 50,362 | Chandigarh | Punjabi |
14 | Assam | 31,205,576 | 78,438 | Dispur | Assamese |
15 | Jharkhand | 32,988,134 | 79,714 | Ranchi | Hindi, Santali |
16 | Kerala | 33,406,061 | 38,963 | Thiruvananthapuram | Malayalam |
17 | Telangana | 35,198,978 | 112,077 | Hyderabad | Telugu |
18 | Odisha | 41,974,218 | 155,707 | Bhubaneswar | Odia |
19 | Gujarat | 60,439,692 | 196,024 | Gandhinagar | Gujarati |
20 | Karnataka | 61,095,297 | 191,791 | Bengaluru | Kannada |
21 | Rajasthan | 68,548,437 | 342,239 | Jaipur | Hindi |
22 | Tamil Nadu | 72,147,030 | 130,058 | Chennai | Tamil |
23 | Madhya Pradesh | 72,626,809 | 308,245 | Bhopal | Hindi |
24 | Andhra Pradesh | 84,580,777 | 162,968 | Amaravati | Telugu |
25 | West Bengal | 91,276,115 | 88,752 | Kolkata | Bengali |
26 | Bihar | 104,099,452 | 94,163 | Patna | Hindi |
27 | Maharashtra | 112,372,333 | 307,713 | Mumbai | Marathi |
28 | Uttar Pradesh | 199,812,341 | 240,928 | Lucknow | Hindi |
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