Updated ranking of the richest states in India per capita. India is one of the countries in the world that can’t be ignored – as a result of various factors. A country that is the second-most populous country in the world will keep getting the attention of everyone elsewhere – for different reasons too (especially for business, due to the very large market).
There are various nice things that can be stated in India. She is the highest democratic country as things stand now, and can also boast of having the longest written constitution.
So, it won’t be a surprise that the country will keep attracting the best people who would ensure its enhancements and ensure it becomes a country that can rub shoulders with the likes of Canada and the United States of America soon. Since the country has beautiful cultures, people living peacefully despite their differences, it gets easier for the necessary people to come over. But then, even as things stand now, the country can still regard itself as being among the top countries in the world.
Top 10 Richest States In India Per Capita
1. Maharashtra – GDP Rs.27.96 lakh crore
Maharashtra is one of the most important states in India, is actually the richest State in India as far as our indices are concerned. In fact, this can be barely argued, as the State excels the rest in various factors.
Sitting in the west-central part of the country, Maharashtra can boast of Mumbai – the pride of India. Mumbai is the country’s economic capital that is home to tons of companies and industries that have provided jobs to tons of persons. It prides itself on the environment with the highest number of millionaires and billionaires.
So, Maharashtra is the richest Indian state and sits at the top of our list.
2. Tamil Nadu – GDP Rs.17.25 lakh Crores
Located in the southern part of the country, Tamil Nadu is the second State on our list. Actually, a reasonable amount of wealth keeps circulating in this State, and it came as a result of various factors.
The State has its own uniqueness that makes it popular – we can talk about its Dravidian-Style Temples. Generally, there are lots of things that make this State a very interesting one.
3. Karnataka – GDP Rs.15.88 Lakhs Crores
Karnataka occupies the third spot of the list being the third richest state in India per capita. Here is a state that is confidently rendered to as one of the most progressive states in the country.
Actually, there are various impressive things associated with this state. For one, it is a highly literate state without less illiteracy. It can boast about having the highest literacy rate. Additionally, Karnataka is a hub for high-tech in India and has attested superb brains from various parts of the country. With such, it shouldn’t be surprising that a State like this can be regarded as one of the top richest in India.
4. Uttar Pradesh – GDP Rs.15.79 lakh Crores
Uttar Pradesh is the fourth richest state in India per capita, and a lot of wealth is circulating there. There are certain things that have made this State one that can’t be ignored (even on a general term now). It is actually the most populated state in the whole of India (one that accommodates a lot of Indians). So, it is an important Indian State no doubt – and it actually has the highest number of constituency assembly members.
A prominent place in Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow, and the State sits on the fourth spot of our list.
5. Gujarat – GDP Rs.14.96 lakh Crore
Gujarat is the next on our list of richest states in India per capita, and the State occupies the fifth spot on the list. Gujarat is one of India’s most important States for several glaring reasons. It is associated with Mahatma Gandhi – a man Indians hold in high esteem due to his stance on freedom and nation-building. And so, there are a lot of things to do in Gujarat, which generates wealth for the State.
Also referred to as the state of businesspeople, Gujarat has a lot of important people around and has been placed in the fifth position after emerging as the fifth richest Indian State per capita.
6. West Bengal – GDP Rs.13.14 lakhs Crore
Coming next is West Bengal. Here is the State sitting on the sixth position of the list of top ten richest states in India per capita, and it is located in the eastern part of the country.
For West Bengal, her boundaries reach the well-known Himalayan range and Bay of Bengal. One of the most popular cities sitting in this State is Kolkata – which actually is West Bengal’s capital. One other impressive thing that must be added is the fact that it has an impressive literacy rate.
7. Andhra Pradesh – GDP 10.49 lakh Crore
Coming next is Andhra Pradesh, another well-known State in India. Here is a State that is regarded as the seventh richest State in the country as far as per capita is concerned.
Andhra Pradesh is one of the largest states in the country as far as the area is concerned. Some time ago, another State – Telangana, was carved out of her, which increased the number of states in the country.
8. Telangana – GDP Rs.9.87 lakh Crore
Telangana is obviously a state going to the top. Despite being a State that is newly formed, the State has become one of the richest States in India (although we can’t ignore the fact that having something to do with Andhra Pradesh helped a lot).
Telangana has the top guys around – which alone has given her an edge over many others. Very big firms like Google and Microsoft are doing fine here. A lot of jobs have been created, and there are reasonable developments being recorded and experienced.
Additionally, agriculture is doing fine here. Important crops like mango, sugarcane, cotton, etc, are being harvested in the State. Food is being provided, and many get what they want easily in Telangana. Also, the state came also boasts of a high number of industries (all of which bring more money).
9. Kerala – GDP Rs.8.75 lakh Crore
The ninth richest State in India according to our measure, is Kerala. This State has emerged on the ninth spot on our list.
Kerala has fertility, as it is located on the coastal belt. The state is doing fine with agriculture – especially fish farming. It means you might look towards the direction if you love fish a lot. Also, they have a lot of coconuts – which also contributes to the country’s economy.
10. Rajasthan – GDP Rs.8.40 lakh Crore
We are wrapping up the list with Rajasthan – the tenth richest State in India based on our parameters.
The State is located in the northern part of India and has various things that ensure it keeps flourishing. For one, tourism is associated with Rajasthan. This is made possible as a result of certain superb places she can boast of – superb forts and palaces. And so, it keeps people coming over, spending money around to grow the economy. More opportunities are opened in the process, and businesses can do fine. Generally, a state that has positioned itself very well for tourism will definitely enjoy some things that will have a positive effect on her economy – which is what Rajasthan is getting.
Here is the country that is regarded as the strongest and most progressively growing nation as far as GDP is concerned.
In case you are not familiar with the concept of GDP, it actually means Gross Domestic Product. And it is simply the total production of a country that is measured by cutting short all deficits and imports.
Now, there are various states in India – as should be known already. And it is interesting to note that they are not at the same level in various regards. Some are richer than others, and in this article, we will be highlighting the top ten richest amongst them by GDP per capita.
It should also be added that as far as area is concerned, the State excels every other Indian state (as she is the largest state in the country in terms of areas). The state also shares its border with another country – Pakistan but is being carried along in governance.
So, here we go with our list of the top ten richest states in India per capita. Hopefully, more will break through some enough.
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