Uttar Pradesh Adds New District for Improved Governance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Population | Over 241 million - highest in India |
| Area | 243,286 square kilometers - fourth-largest state by area |
| Capital | Lucknow |
| Judicial Capital | Prayagraj |
| Divisions | 18 |
| Districts | 75 |
| Newest District | Hapur (formerly Panchsheel Nagar) |
| Formation Date | 28 September 2011 |
| Tehsils Separated | Hapur, Garhmukteshwar, Dhaulana (from Ghaziabad district) |
| Location | Western Uttar Pradesh, part of the Meerut Division, 60 km from New Delhi, near Ganga River |
| Economic Importance | Known for grain and jaggery trade |
| Reason for Creation | Ghaziabad district became too large for effective governance |