Understanding Uttar Pradesh's Wetlands: Focus on Sonbhadra
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| State Overview | Uttar Pradesh (UP) is the most populous state in India with over 241 million people. |
| Geographical Area | Covers 243,286 km² with 18 divisions and 75 districts. |
| Capital | Lucknow is the capital and largest city; Prayagraj is the judicial capital. |
| Bordering Regions | Shares borders with Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, Nepal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. |
| Districts | Uttar Pradesh has 75 districts organized into 18 divisions. |
| Wetlands in UP | Lakhimpur Kheri has the most wetlands in Uttar Pradesh. |
| Sonbhadra District | Known as the Wetland Hub of Uttar Pradesh due to its rich wetlands and biodiversity. |
| Location of Sonbhadra | Lies between the Vindhya and Kaimur hills in the southeastern part of Uttar Pradesh. |
| Size of Sonbhadra | Second-largest district in Uttar Pradesh by area. |
| Climate | Subtropical climate with significant temperature variations between summer and winter. |
| Rivers in Sonbhadra | Son, Rihand, and Karmnasa rivers support the wetlands. |