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STATES AND UNION TERRITORIES OF INDIA


UTTARPRADESH -  Info / Snippets


* 14 Feb 2026
Uttar Pradesh, a landlocked state shares its borders with 8 states -
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh (North)
Haryana, Rajasthan (West)
Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh (South)
Jharkhand, Bihar (East)
and 1 Union Territory of Delhi (West)
UP also shares its international borders with Nepal (North).


* 13 Feb 2026
Gahmar village in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh located on the banks of the River Ganga is spread over about 8 square miles (about 20-22 square kilometers), making it the largest village in India as well as Asia.
Gahmar is also known for its long military tradition, and its believed that every home in this giant hamlet has at least one member who is serving, or has served in the Indian Armed Forces ....Read more