Largest Districts of India

India is a vast country that consists of 28 states and 9 union territories. As per the latest records, there are a total of 725 districts in India, with the district of Kutch, Gujarat, being the largest one in the country in terms of area. The second largest district of India is Leh situated in Ladakh. India is the second most populated country in the world after China and hence, it is known to have several states and districts with large territorial areas.

In this article, we will talk about the top 10 largest districts of India by territorial area. We have provided below the list of ten largest districts of India by territorial area and along with some short descriptions of the place. 

What Are the Names of Top 10 Largest Districts of India By Territorial Area?

When it comes to territorial areas, India has always been a vast country. It consists of some of the largest districts in terms of territorial areas. Given below are the ten largest districts of India as per the territorial areas:

Kutch District (Gujarat)

The district of Kutch situated in Gujarat is known to be the largest district of India in terms of territorial area. It is 45,652 kilometres square in area and consists of 10 Talukas, 939 villages and 6 Municipalities. The district of Kutch is not only the home for the Kutchi people but it is also known to house the population of Indian onager in Rann of Kutch, Banni grasslands and the seasonal marshy wetlands of the Great Rann as well as Little Rann. 

Leh District (Ladakh)

The Leh district of Ladakh is considered to be the second largest district in India in terms of territorial area after the Kutch District of Gujarat. It has an area of 45110 kilometres square, making it on the list of the 10 largest districts of India by territorial area. The entire Ladakh has now become a union territory of India. There are a total of 9 Union Territories in India, out of which, the Leh district and the Kargil district are considered to be the largest Union Territories of Ladakh.

Jaisalmer District (Rajasthan)

After Leh, Jaisalmer takes the position of the third largest district in the country with a territorial area of 38,401 kilometres square. It is also the largest district in the state of Rajasthan in terms of area but is equally considered to be the least populous district consisting of only 6.7 lakhs population. The Jaisalmer city is located in the great Indian desert, commonly known as the Thar Desert. The Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan has become one of the biggest tourist attraction districts for foreigners today. Several tourists across the country and world visit this place every year.

Bikaner District (Rajasthan)

The district of Bikaner is the second largest district in the state of Rajasthan in terms of area. It is the fourth largest district in India and is surrounded by the other four districts of the state i.e., Ganganagar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Nagaur districts. It is 30,247.90 kilometres square in area. The Indira Gandhi Canal runs through the district of Bikaner and the rat temple of Karni Mata in Deshnok, Bikaner is world famous for its uniqueness.

Barmer District (Rajasthan)

The fifth-largest district in India and the third-largest in the state of Rajasthan is the Barmer district. This particular district has an area of 28,387 kilometres square and is located in the Thar desert.  This district of Rajasthan is also famous for the Luni river, Sand dunes and its folk music and dance.

Jodhpur District (Rajasthan)

After the district of Jaipur, Jodhpur is considered to be the second-highest populated district of the state of Rajasthan. It has an area of 22,850 kilometres square and is famous for its rich historical cultures and places. The district of Jodhpur is also home to the famous Marwar region and consists of the Mehrangarh Fort and several museums located in the state of Rajasthan.

Anantapur District (Andhra Pradesh)

The Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh having a territorial area of 19,130 kilometres square is the largest district in the state. This district of Andhra Pradesh is bounded by Kurnool and is also famous for the Lepakshi temple due to its Vijayanagara architectural style. 

Nagaur District ( Rajasthan)

Out of the 33 districts of Rajasthan, the Nagaur District is the fifth largest one in terms of territorial area. It is even considered one of the top 10 largest districts of India and has an area of 17,718 kilometres square. The district of Nagaur is located in the Marwar region of Rajasthan and is also home to the largest saltwater lake in India, i.e., the Sambhar Lake.

Kurnool District (Andhra Pradesh)

The Kurnool district is the second largest district of Andhra Pradesh and has an area of 17,658 kilometres square. The district is also known as The Gateway of Rayalaseema and is surrounded by the Mahabubnagar district of Telangana. The historical caves, Konda Reddy Fort, Orvakal Rock Garden, Yaganti temple and Tungabhadra river banks make the city of Kurnool famous.

Prakasam District (Andhra Pradesh)

Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, also known as the Ongole district lies in the Coastal Andhra region and is the 3rd largest district of the state. Prakasam has an area of 17,626 kilometres square. The district is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal and is also famous for the BhairavaKona Caves.

Thus, it can be said that the state of Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of land area and thus most of the top 10 largest districts of India are located in this state due to its larger territorial area.