Total Districts in India: State-Wise List (2026)
Last Uodated: June, 2026
India has a total of 784 districts across its 28 states and 8 union territories as of 2026, according to FactoData’s compilation based on official government sources and state administrative records.
Districts are the primary administrative divisions of states and union territories in India. The number of districts changes periodically as state governments create, merge, or reorganize districts to improve governance and public administration.
India District Statistics (2026)
Among all states, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of districts (75), primarily due to its large population. This division helps in better administration and resource management within the state. Largest state by area is rajasthan which has total 41 numbers of district.
Total Number of Districts in India
As per data sourced from the Integrated Government Online Directory (IGOD) district database, India has a total of 784 districts as of June 2026.
State-Wise Number of Districts in India (2026)
| Rank | State | Number of Districts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 75 |
| 2 | Madhya Pradesh | 55 |
| 3 | Rajasthan | 41 |
| 4 | Bihar | 38 |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 38 |
| 6 | Maharashtra | 36 |
| 7 | Assam | 35 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 34 |
| 9 | Telangana | 33 |
| 10 | Chhattisgarh | 33 |
| 11 | Karnataka | 31 |
| 12 | Odisha | 30 |
| 13 | Andhra Pradesh | 28 |
| 14 | Arunachal Pradesh | 27 |
| 15 | Jharkhand | 24 |
| 16 | West Bengal | 23 |
| 17 | Punjab | 23 |
| 18 | Haryana | 23 |
| 19 | Jammu & Kashmir | 20 |
| 20 | Nagaland | 17 |
| 21 | Manipur | 16 |
| 22 | Kerala | 14 |
| 23 | Uttarakhand | 13 |
| 24 | Delhi | 13 |
| 25 | Himachal Pradesh | 12 |
| 26 | Meghalaya | 12 |
| 27 | Mizoram | 11 |
| 28 | Tripura | 8 |
| 29 | Sikkim | 6 |
| 30 | Goa | 3 |
| 31 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 3 |
| 32 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | 3 |
| 33 | Puducherry | 2 |
| 34 | Ladakh | 2 |
| 35 | Lakshadweep | 1 |
| 36 | Chandigarh | 1 |
| Total | 784 |
Top 10 States with the Highest Number of Districts
The distribution of districts across India varies significantly from state to state. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of districts in the country with 75, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 55. Rajasthan ranks third with 41 districts, while Bihar and Tamil Nadu share the fourth position with 38 districts each.
| Rank | States | Total district |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh | 75 |
| 2 | Madhya Pradesh | 55 |
| 3 | Rajasthan | 41 |
| 4 | Bihar | 38 |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 38 |
| 6 | Maharashtra | 36 |
| 7 | Assam | 35 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 34 |
| 9 | Telangana | 33 |
| 10 | Chhattisgarh | 33 |
Largest and Smallest district in India
India’s districts vary significantly in terms of population, area, and population density. The following districts are the largest and smallest in India across different metrics.
Why Different Sources Show Different District Counts
Different sources may report different district counts for India. This happens because district boundaries and administrative structures change over time. New districts may be announced by state governments, while some district reorganizations may not immediately appear in all government directories and reference websites.
Many websites still use outdated district counts that were published before recent administrative changes. FactoData’s district count is based on a state-by-state compilation using the latest available official sources.