Indian states that grew the fastest in 7 years

India’s average GDP growth stood at 8.28% between 2004-05 and 2011-12. Here’s a look at the top 15 states/ Union Territories that saw the fastest real growth in the last 7 years. (Data source: Planning Commission of India)

Sikkim

12.62% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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Delhi

11.43% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

Uttarakhand

12.37% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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Bihar

11.42% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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Chandigarh

10.78% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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Maharashtra

11.42% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

Tamil Nadu

10.27% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

Gujarat

10.08% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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Haryana

9.30% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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Goa

9.11% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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Orissa

9.04% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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Arunachal Pradesh

8.95 % Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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Andhra Pradesh

8.82% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

Karnataka

8.82% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

Chhattisgarh

8.69% Average Real Growth between 2004-05 and 2011-12

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