In 2021, Lakshadweep had the highest percentage of forest cover with respect to total geographical area at over ** percent. Among the leading ten states with the most dense trees and forest cover, majority belonged to the Northeast of India.
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MoEFCC (India). (March 13, 2023). Share of forest cover as a percentage of geographical area in India in 2021, by leading state [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1038223/india-states-highest-forest-tree-cover/
MoEFCC (India). "Share of forest cover as a percentage of geographical area in India in 2021, by leading state." Chart. March 13, 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/1038223/india-states-highest-forest-tree-cover/
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