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States like Uttar Pradesh (with a density of 690 persons per square km) and Bihar (with a density of
881 persons per square km) – as against the national average of population density of 382 persons per
square km – have managed the pandemic well (Figure 18). This ultimately held India in good stead.
In terms of deaths, Kerala, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have managed it effectively (Figure 19).
Figure 18: Management of COVID-19 by States in India (Measured as Actual Cases vis-à-vis
Naturally Expected)

Source: Survey Calculations; Positive (negative) number implies actual cases less (more) than naturally expected
Figure 19: Management of COVID-19 by States in India (Measured as Actual Deaths
vis-à-vis Naturally Expected)

Source: Survey calculations; Positive (negative) number implies actual deaths less (more) than naturally expected