Editorial Team
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.
Area Details
Rajasthan covers 342,239 square kilometers, making up about 10.4% of India’s total land area. This vast desert state in northwest India surpasses Madhya Pradesh (308,245 sq km) and Maharashtra (307,713 sq km).
Key Features
Known as the “Land of Kings,” Rajasthan features the Thar Desert, forts like Jaipur’s Amber Fort, and cities including Jaipur (capital), Jodhpur, and Udaipur. Its population exceeds 68 million, with a low density due to arid terrain.
Top States by Area
| Rank | State | Area (sq km) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajasthan | 342,239 |
| 2 | Madhya Pradesh | 308,245 |
| 3 | Maharashtra | 307,713 |
| 4 | Uttar Pradesh | 240,928 |
