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The Largest Union territory of India in terms of Area, Bordered & Population

 

1. Ladakh, 59,146 sq km

2. Jammu and Kashmir, 42,241 sq km

3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 8,249 sq km

4. Delhi, 1,483 sq km

5. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, 603 sq km

6. Puducherry, 483 sq. km

7. Chandigarh, 114 sq km

8. Lakshadweep, 32.69 sq km

1. Ladakh 

The area of Ladakh, a union territory of India, is 59,146 square kilometers (22,836 square miles). Ladakh is a mountainous region located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, bordered by Tibet in the east, Lahaul and Spiti region in the south, the valleys of Kashmir and Jammu in the west, and the southwestern corner of Xinjiang, China. Karakoram Pass in the far north. The total population of Ladakh is estimated to be 301,000 in 2023.

2. Jammu and Kashmir 

Jammu and Kashmir has an area of 42,241 square kilometers (16,309 sq mi) under Indian administration. As of 2023, Jammu and Kashmir has 20 districts. It is located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent and is bordered by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south, Pakistan to the west and northwest, and China to the northeast. The region is hilly and surrounded by the Himalayan mountain range. Through North and East. The total population of Jammu and Kashmir under Indian administration is estimated to be approximately 13.62 million (1.36 crore) in 2023.

3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are spread over an area of 8,249 square kilometers (3,185 sq mi). This makes them the smallest union territory of India by area. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands consist of three districts: North and Central, Andaman South and Andaman Nicobar. The Andaman Islands form the northern part of the archipelago, while the Nicobar Islands lie to the south. The two island groups are separated by the Ten Degree Channel. The total population of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is approximately 4.10 lakh (410,000).

4. Delhi 

National Capital Territory (NCT) Delhi has a total area of 1,483 square kilometers (573 sq mi). This makes it the largest city in India in terms of area. Delhi is bordered by the state of Haryana to the north, west and south and Uttar Pradesh (UP) to the east. According to Macrotrends, the total population of National Capital Territory (NCT) Delhi is expected to reach 32,941,000 by 2023. This makes it the second most populous city in the world after Tokyo.

5. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu 

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman Diu have a total area of 603 square kilometers (233 sq mi). It is bordered by the states of Gujarat in the north and Maharashtra in the south. The total population of Dadra Nagar Haveli will be around 5.46 lakh by 2023.

6. Puducherry 

Puducherry is a union territory of India, with an area of 483 square kilometers (186 sq mi). It is divided into four districts. The following areas border Puducherry. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala. The total population of Puducherry is estimated to be 1,375,592 by 2023.

7. Chandigarh 

Chandigarh has an area of 114 square kilometers (44 sq mi). Capital of both Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is a planned city and its layout is based on a grid system. The total population of Chandigarh is estimated to be 1,325,000 in 2023.

8. Lakshadweep 

The area of Lakshadweep is 32.69 square kilometers. It is the smallest union territory of India. Lakshadweep is an archipelago of 36 islands in the Arabian Sea, located 200 to 440 km off the Malabar Coast of India. The islands are mostly coral atolls and are known for their white-sand beaches, crystal-clear waters and lush vegetation. The estimated population of Lakshadweep in 2023 is 66,000.

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