Industrial Development & Economic Growth in Uttar Pradesh

  • Capital: Lucknow
  • Geographical Area (sq km): 240,928
  • State Language: Hindi, English and Urdu
  • Literacy Rate: 67.68%
  • Key Industries: Information technology, agro processing, tourism, mineral-based industries, textiles, handloom and handicrafts, food processing and sports goods.

Economic Snapshot: Uttar Pradesh
Per capita Income of Uttar Pradesh
Last updated: Aug, 2025

Uttar Pradesh has the biggest railway network in the country with a railway density of 40 km which is double the rail density of the India.

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