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Uttar Pradesh at a Glance

Basic administrative and political facts about UP.

1Key facts

  • Capital: Lucknow; High Court: Prayagraj (bench at Lucknow).
  • Named Uttar Pradesh on 24 January 1950 (earlier United Provinces); 24 January is celebrated as UP Diwas.
  • 75 districts and 18 divisions.
  • Lok Sabha seats: 80; Rajya Sabha: 31.
  • Vidhan Sabha: 403 elected seats; Vidhan Parishad: 100 seats.