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Top Cities in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India and home to many vibrant cities. The top cities in Uttar Pradesh include Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, and Ghaziabad.
Lucknow, the capital city, is known for its rich history, beautiful monuments, and delicious cuisine. The estimated population of Lucknow is around 3.4 million. Kanpur, an industrial city, is famous for its leather and textile industries. The estimated population of Kanpur is around 2.8 million.
Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, is known for its ancient temples, ghats, and cultural heritage. The estimated population of Varanasi is around 1.6 million. Agra, famous for the Taj Mahal, is a popular tourist destination with an estimated population of around 1.6 million. Ghaziabad, a rapidly growing city, is known for its commercial and industrial development. The estimated population of Ghaziabad is around 2.6 million.
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Uttar Pradesh Cities by Population
| # | City | City Population | Metropolitan Population |
| 1 | Lucknow | 2,817,105 | 2,901,474 |
| 2 | Kanpur | 2,765,348 | 2,920,067 |
| 3 | Ghaziabad | 1,648,643 | 2,358,525 |
| 4 | Agra | 1,585,704 | 1,746,467 |
| 5 | Meerut | 1,305,429 | 1,424,908 |
| 6 | Varanasi | 1,198,491 | 1,435,113 |
| 7 | Allahabad | 1,112,544 | 1,216,719 |
| 8 | Bareilly | 903,668 | 979,933 |
| 9 | Moradabad | 887,871 | 887,871 |
| 10 | Aligarh | 874,408 | 909,559 |
| 11 | Saharanpur | 705,478 | 705,478 |
| 12 | Gorakhpur | 673,446 | 692,519 |
| 13 | Noida | 637,272 | 637,272 |
| 14 | Firozabad | 604,214 | 604,214 |
| 15 | Loni | 516,082 | 516,082 |
| 16 | Jhansi | 505,693 | 549,391 |
| 17 | Muzaffarnagar | 392,768 | 494,792 |
| 18 | Mathura | 349,909 | 454,937 |
| 19 | Shahjahanpur | 329,736 | 346,103 |
| 20 | Rampur | 325,313 | 349,062 |
| 21 | Maunath Bhanjan | 278,745 | 278,745 |
| 22 | Farrukhabad and Fatehgarh | 276,581 | 290,540 |
| 23 | Hapur | 262,983 | 262,983 |
| 24 | Etawah | 256,838 | 256,838 |
| 25 | Mirzapur and Vindhyachal | 234,871 | 245,817 |
| 26 | Bulandshahr | 222,519 | 235,310 |
| 27 | Sambhal | 220,813 | 220,813 |
| 28 | Amroha | 198,471 | 198,471 |
| 29 | Fatehpur | 193,193 | 193,193 |
| 30 | Rae Bareli | 191,316 | 191,316 |
| 31 | Khora | 190,005 | 190,005 |
| 32 | Orai | 187,137 | 190,625 |
| 33 | Bahraich | 186,223 | 186,223 |
| 34 | Jaunpur | 180,362 | 180,362 |
| 35 | Unnao | 177,658 | 177,658 |
| 36 | Sitapur | 177,234 | 188,230 |
| 37 | Faizabad | 165,228 | 259,160 |
| 38 | Budaun | 159,285 | 159,285 |
| 39 | Banda | 154,428 | 160,432 |
| 40 | Lakhimpur | 151,993 | 164,925 |
| 41 | Hathras | 135,594 | 161,289 |
| 42 | Lalitpur | 133,305 | 133,305 |
| 43 | Modinagar | 130,325 | 182,811 |
| 44 | Deoria | 129,479 | 129,479 |
| 45 | Pilibhit | 127,988 | 160,146 |
| 46 | Hardoi | 126,851 | 197,046 |
| 47 | Mainpuri | 120,400 | 133,078 |
| 48 | Etah | 118,517 | 131,023 |
| 49 | Basti | 114,657 | 114,657 |
| 50 | Chandausi | 114,383 | 114,383 |
| 51 | Gonda | 114,046 | 138,929 |
| 52 | Akbarpur | 111,447 | 111,447 |
| 53 | Khurja | 111,062 | 142,636 |
| 54 | Azamgarh | 110,983 | 116,165 |
| 55 | Ghazipur | 110,587 | 121,136 |
| 56 | Mughalsarai | 109,650 | 154,692 |
| 57 | Kanpur Cantonment | 108,534 | 108,534 |
| 58 | Sultanpur | 107,640 | 116,211 |
| 59 | Shikohabad | 107,404 | 107,404 |
| 60 | Shamli | 107,266 | 107,266 |
| 61 | Ballia | 104,424 | 111,287 |
| 62 | Baraut | 103,764 | 103,764 |
| 63 | Greater Noida | 102,054 | 102,054 |
| 64 | Kasganj | 101,277 | 101,277 |
Source: Census 2011
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