Sikkim
 
Key Information
 
Capital City Gangtok
Area (sq. km.) 7299
Number of Districts 4
Population (1991 Census) 406457
Urbanization (percentage) 9.12
Literacy Rate (1991 Census) 56
Primary Languages Bhutia, Lepcha and Nepalese
Major Crops Rice, Fruits, Millets and Forestry
Major Industries Alcohol, Handicrafts and Wood based industries
Natural Resources Zinc, Lead and Copper
Pleasant Time March to May; and September to November
Places of Interest Place Importance
Gangtok Trekking, Palace, Otrchid and Handicrafts
Lachung Water-falls
Pemayangtse Buddhist monastery
Tashiding Temple (Buddhist)
Yuksom Lakes
Yumthang Yak country

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Tamil Nadu
 
Key Information
 
Capital City Madras (Chennai)
Area (‘000 sq. km.) 130.1
Number of Districts 29
Urban Agglomerations/Towns 260
Population (Lakh; 1991 Census) 558.6
Gender Ratio 973 (Females/1000 males; 1991 Census)
Birth Rate (Per 1000; 1992) 19.5
Death Rate (Per 1000; 1992) 8.2
Infant Mortality Rate 58 (Per 1000 live births; 1992)
Urbanization (percentage) 34.15
Literacy Rate (1991 Census)
Total
62.66
Male 73.75
Female 51.33
Primary Languages Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada
Major Crops Rice, Cotton, Coffee, Tea, Coconut, Rubber, Forestry, Sugarcane, Spices, Millet and Oilseeds
Major Industries Automobile, Information Technology, Cement, Chemical, Fertiliser, Engineering, Cinema, Leather, Fire works, Railway Coach Building, Sugar and Textile
Natural Resources Bauxite, Limestone, Lignite, Salt and Mica
Climate
Monsoon
October to December 450 C to 18 0C
Pleasant Time November to March
Places of Interest Place Importance
Anaimalai Wild life
Bavani Sagar Dam
Chidambaram Temple
Coonoor Hill station, Gardens and Dam
Gingee Fort
Hogenakal Water-falls
Kanchipuram Temples and Handloom Silk
Kanniyakumari Temple, Beach, Fort and Museum
Karaikkudi Temples and Wood work
Kodaikanal Hill station, Lake, Boating, Museum and Orchidorium
Kodikkaral Wild life
Kothagiri Hill station, Park,
Kovalam Beach
Kuttralam Water-falls
Madras (Chennai) Temples, Beach, Fort, Museum, Chruches, Art gallery, Parks, Zoo and Boating
Madurai Temples, Handlooms and Handicrafts
Mamallapuram Temple, Caves, Crocodile Bank, Beach and Sculpture
Mudumalai Wild life, Water-falls,
Mundanthurai Wild life
Nagore Mosque
Ooty Hill station, Tribes, Lake, Boating, Gardens, Plantations(Udagamandalam) Church, Trout Fishing and Dam
Palani Temple
Pichavaram Back waters and Boating
Poompuhar Beach, Excavations and Art gallery
Pudukkottai Temple, Palace and Museum
Rameswaram Beach and Temple
Srivilliputtur Temple, Temple car festival
Thanjavur Temples, Palaces, Art gallery, Churches and Handicrafts
Tiruchendur Temple
Tiruchirappalli Temples, Fort, Church and Dam
Tirunelveli Temple and Handicrafts
Tiruttani Temple
Tiruvakkarai Temples, Forest and Park
Tiruvannamalai Temple and Dam
Vedantangal Bird sanctuary
Velanganni Church
Vellore Fort and Temple
Yercaud Hill station

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Tripura
 
Key Information
 
Capital City Agartala
Area (sq. km.) 10486
Number of Districts 3
Population (1991 Census) 2757205
Urbanization (percentage) 15.26
Literacy Rate (1991 Census) 60
Primary Languages Tripuri, Manipuri and Bengali
Major Crops Tea, Jute, Rice and Forestry
Major Industries Tea, Cottage and Wood based industries
Natural Resources Natural Gas
Climate
Monsoon
June to August
Summer 350 C to 24 0C
Winter 270 C to 13 0C
Pleasant Time September to March
Places of Interest Place Importance
Agartala Temples, Palaces, Gardens, Lake and Boating
Dumbur Lake, Water-falls, Boating, and Temple
Jambai Hill station

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Uttar Pradesh
 
Key Information
 
Capital City Lucknow
Area (‘000 sq. km.) 294.4
Number of Districts 63
Urban Agglomerations/Towns 702
Population (Lakh; 1991 Census) 1391.1
Gender Ratio 878 (Females/1000 males; 1991 Census)
Birth Rate (Per 1000; 1992) 36.20
Death Rate (Per 1000; 1992) 11.60
Infant Mortality Rate 98 (Per 1000 live births; 1992)
Urbanization (percentage) 19.84
Literacy Rate (1991 Census)
Total 41.60
Male 55.73
Female 25.31
Primary Languages Hindi and Urdu
Major Crops Wheat, Paddy, Forestry, Cotton, Millets,
Sugarcane, Oilseeds and Pulses
Major Industries Chemicals, Edible oil, Glass, Handicraft,
Leather, Sugar, Paper, Textile and Engineering
Natural Resources Marble, Limestone, Glass sand and Fire clay
Climate  
Monsoon June to September
Summer 450 C to 11 0C
Winter 320 C to 2 0C
Pleasant Time October to March
Places of Interest Place Importance
Agra Taj Mahal (World wonder) Palaces, Forts, Gardens and Handicrafts
Aligarh Fort and Mosque
Allahabad Fair, Festival, Rivers, Forts and Temples
Almora Hill station, Temples and Trekking
Ayodya Temple
Badarinath Temple
Batesar Temple
Bhaironghati Temple
Bhimtil Lake
Chakrata Tribals and Hill station
Chamoli Hill station
Champawat Ancient architecture
Chandraprabha Wild life
Chaukhuti Garden and Himalayan view
Chitrakut Temple
Chunar Temple and Fort
Corbett National Park
Dehra Dun Hill station
Devaprayag Temples
Dudwa National park
Faizabad Muslim monuments
Fatehpur Sikri Forts, Palaces and Mosques
Gangotri Temples and River
Garhmuktesar Temple
Haridwar Temples
Hemkund Temples, Lake and Flowers
Jaunpur Indo-Saracenic Architecture
Jhansi Fort
Joshimath Tribals, Temples and Flowers
Kanpur Gardens and Temples
Karnaprayag Temples
Kusani View of the snow peaks
Kedarnath Temples
Kushinagar Temple (Buddhist)
Lansdowne Hill station
Lohaghat Hill station
Lucknow Gardens and Architecture
Mathura Temples, Mosques and Museums
Mirzapur Temples and Carpets
Misrikh Temple
Moradabad Mosque and Handicrafts (metal)
Mussoorie Hill station, Gardens, Trekking and Fishing
Naimisharanya Temples
Naini Tal Hill station, Gardens, Lakes,
Boating and Fishing
Narendranagar Hill station
Nawabgani Bird sanctuary
Pithoragarh Hill station
Rajaji Wild life
Ramgarh Orchards
Rampur Fort
Ranikhet Hill station
Rishikesh Temples
Sattal Forests and Seven Lakes
Srinagar Temples
Uttarkashi Hill station and Temples
Varnasi River, Temples and Palaces
Yamnotri River and Temples

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West Bengal
 
Key Information
 
Capital City Calcutta
Area (‘000 sq. km.) 88.8
Number of Districts 17
Urban Agglomerations/Towns 160
Population (Lakh; 1991 Census) 680.8
Gender Ratio 917Females/1000 males (1991 Census)
Birth Rate (Per 1000; 1992) 25.70
Death Rate (Per 1000; 1992) 7.40
Infant Mortality Rate 65(Per 1000 live births; 1992)
Urbanization (percentage) 27.48
Literacy Rate (1991 Census) Total 57.70
Male 67.81
Female 46.56
Primary Languages Bengali
Major Crops Jute, Tea, Wheat, Rice, Forestry, Betel leaf,
Fruit, Pulses, Oilseeds and Sugarcane
Major Industries Automobile, Chemical, Locomotive, Alcohol,
Foot wear, Leather, Drug, Tea, Coal,
Textile, Engineering, Iron and Steel and Paper
Natural Resources Iron ore, Coal, Clays, Manganese,
Limestone and Silica
Climate  
Monsoon June to September
Summer 400 C to 24 0C
Winter 260 C to 7 0C
Pleasant Time October to March
Places of Interest Place Importance
Bakreshwar Temples
Bethuadahari Wild life
Bishnupur temples, Fort and Terracotta work
Bok-khali Beach
Calcutta Gardens, Museums, Temples,
Churches and Mosques
Chandannagar Temples, Churches and Handlooms
Chunchura Temples and Church
Darjiling Hill station, Gardens, Trekking, Art galleries,
Museums, temples, Handicrafts and Fishing
Diamond Harbour Vacation place and Fort
Digha Temples and Beach
Durgapur Gardens
Gaur Mosques, Fairs and Festivals
Kamarpukur Temples
Jaldhapara Wild life
Janput Beach and Fishing
Kalimpang Hill station, Buddhist monastery, Plantations,
Handicrafts and Handlooms
Kangsabati Dam and Vacation place
Karsiyang Hill station, Gardens and Buddhist monarstery
Koch Bihar Temples and Palaces
Krishnanagar Palace and Clay handicrafts
Murshidabad Palaces, Mosques and Handloom silks
Navadwip Temples
Sandakphur View of Himalayas
Shanti Niketan Deer and Bird Sanctuary
Shrirampur Temples
Sunderbans Forest and Wild life
Tarkeshwar Temples
Tarapith Temples

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