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UTTAR PRADESH

2nd State of Union of India, estb. 24th January, 1950

Uttar Pradesh often termed as, ‘Heartland of India’ and land of Krishna and Rama was created on 24th January, 1950. Additionally, Uttar Pradesh is sometimes referred to as “the land of Nawabs” due to its rich cultural heritage and historical significance during the Mughal era.

Capital: Lucknow        Area: 243,286 km²

Total No of Districts: 75 with Largest District is Bhadohi and Smallest Lakhimpur Kheri

Borders with: Uttar Pradesh is landlocked state with Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh to the north, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi to the west, to the east Jharkhand and Bihar and south, Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh.

It also, have 579kms long International border with Nepal.

First Chief Minister: Govind Ballabh Pant     Total No of MLAs: 403

Highest Point: Amost Peak (1,467m) near Panchkula District