Beyond Delhi-Mumbai: This City Tops India in Per Capita Income, UP-Bihar Lag

• Delhi's per capita income is Rs 5,31,610, 2.5 times the national average, with GDP exceeding Rs 13 lakh crore.
• Mumbai leads major metros with an annual per capita income of approximately Rs 6.5 lakh.
• Chennai's per capita income is around Rs 3.50 lakh, while Kolkata's is Rs 1.55 lakh annually.
• Uttar Pradesh's per capita income is Rs 1.26 lakh, and Bihar's is Rs 76,490, both near or below the national average.
• Telangana's Rangareddy district has the highest per capita income in India at Rs 11.46 lakh annually, surpassing all major metros.

Key Questions Answered

Which Indian city boasts the highest per capita income, surpassing Delhi and Mumbai?

Rangareddy district in Telangana boasts the highest per capita income, surpassing Delhi and Mumbai. The district's per capita income is Rs 11.

How much has Delhi's per capita income increased compared to last year?

Delhi's per capita income has increased by 7.92% compared to last year. The estimated per capita income for 2025-26 is Rs 5,31,610. This figure is approximately 2.

Is Uttar Pradesh's per capita income truly double the national average?

No, Uttar Pradesh's per capita income is not double the national average. In 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh's per capita income was reported to be between ₹1 lakh and ₹1.