Rajasthan is the largest state in India , spanning 342,239 square kilometers. See the full list of states and union territories by area, and compare their percentage of India 's total area. Rajasthan is the largest state in India with an area of 342,239 KM2. Goa is the smallest state in India with an area of 3,702 sq km. India has a total of 28 states and 8 union territories. Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state in India followed by Maharashtra and Bihar. Check the list of largest states in India by area and population. As of 2025, Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area while Uttar Pradesh has the highest population. Explore India 's largest states by area & population. India , the world’s seventh- largest country, is made up of 28 states and 8 Union Territories, each different in size, people, and geography. The largest state in India by area is Rajasthan, while the most populated state in India is Uttar Pradesh. These two states together define India ’s physical and demographic diversity.
