Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state. It has about 236 million people (estimate).

Bihar Bihar is the second most populated. It has around 127 million people (estimate).

Maharashtra Maharashtra is close to Bihar in size. It has about 126 million people (estimate).

West Bengal West Bengal is next. It has nearly 99 million people (estimate).

Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh is in the top five. It has about 87 million people (estimate).

Rajasthan Rajasthan has a large area and many people. It has around 81 million people (estimate).

Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu is a top state by population. It has about 77 million people (estimate).

Gujarat Gujarat is a major state in west India. It has around 71 million people (estimate).

Karnataka Karnataka is growing fast. It has about 68 million people (estimate).

Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh closes the top ten list. It has roughly 53 million people (estimate).