Top 5 Richest States of India Based on Per Capita Income
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of States in India | India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories. |
| Definition of Per Capita Income | Average income earned by each person, calculated as total income/population. |
| Richest State | Delhi with a per capita income of 250.8%. |
| Top-5 Richest States (2024) | 1. Delhi: 250.8% 2. Telangana: 193.6% 3. Karnataka: 180.7% 4. Haryana: 176.8% 5. Tamil Nadu: 171.1% |
| Delhi | National capital, major commercial and industrial hub. |
| Telangana | Formed in 2014, known for IT and agriculture. |
| Karnataka | Home to Bangalore (India's Silicon Valley), strong tech and education sectors. |
| Haryana | Agricultural base with growth in industrial and real estate sectors. |
| Tamil Nadu | Major player in manufacturing and services, skilled workforce. |