Indian State
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh · Northern region · IN-UP
Population 2011
19,98,12,341
Area
2,40,928 km²
Primary capital
Lucknow
Budget 2026-27
₹9,12,696 Cr
Formed
24 January 1950
General Info
Type
State
ISO code
IN-UP
Vehicle code
UP
Website
up.gov.inHigh court
Allahabad High Court
Languages
HindiUrdu
Representation
Lok Sabha seats
80
General 63SC 17
Rajya Sabha seats
31
Lower house
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly
403 seats
Upper house
Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council
100 seats
Legislature structure
Bicameral
Current Officeholders
Elections
Recent election results
Latest Budget
Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27
Presented by Suresh Kumar Khanna on 11 February 2026
Total budget
₹9,12,696 Cr
Net expenditure
₹8,50,901 Cr
Capital expenditure
₹1,77,744 Cr
19.5% of total
Fiscal deficit
₹1,18,481 Cr
3% of GSDP
Debt / GSDP
23.1%
₹9,18,341 Cr outstanding debt
Freebies
₹33,950 Cr
3.7% of total
Capex / freebies
5.24x
Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 of Rs 9,12,696 crore emphasises capital investment in infrastructure, AI and emerging technologies, urban renewal in Meerut, Mathura-Vrindavan and Kanpur, plus expanded welfare and pensions.
| Top sector allocations | Amount | Share of net expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Sports, Arts, and Culture | ₹1,08,154 Cr | 12.7% |
| Energy | ₹56,621 Cr | 6.7% |
| Health and Family Welfare | ₹53,326 Cr | 6.3% |
| Transport | ₹50,391 Cr | 5.9% |
| Rural Development | ₹49,044 Cr | 5.8% |
Population
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19,98,12,341 | Census 2011 census |
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