People of Bihar spend the most on food and drink, Kerala spends the least, what is the situation of UP-Haryana?

Haryana spends most on milk, Kerala spends most on meat and fish
The share of beverages and processed foods in total food consumption has increased from the national average of 9.6%. These constitute the highest expenditure in most states. The share of milk and cheese is 8.3% compared to the national average. However, the share of milk and milk products in food consumption is highest in Haryana (41.7%), Rajasthan (35.5%), Punjab (34.7%), Gujarat (25.5%), UP (22.6%) and MP (21.5%). The share of milk and milk products is also highest in urban areas of Rajasthan (33.2%), Haryana (33.1%), Punjab (32.3%) and UP (25.2%).

On the other hand, Kerala's rural areas have the highest share of 23.5% in the total expenditure on food. This is followed by Assam (20%) and West Bengal (18.9%). Haryana's rural areas have the lowest share of 2.1%. Gujarat and Rajasthan are above this with a share of 2.6%. In terms of the share of eggs, fish and meat in food in urban areas, Kerala is ahead with 19.8% and West Bengal with 18.9%.

West Bengal has the highest consumption of grains
In terms of grains, the highest consumption is in rural West Bengal at 11.23 kg per person per month. It is followed by Odisha (11.21 kg), Bihar (11.14 kg) and Rajasthan (10.55 kg). Uttar Pradesh consumes 9.38 kg and Maharashtra consumes 8.31 kg of grains. Kerala consumes the least at 6.6 kg of grains.

Among cereals, Assam has the highest share of rice at 95.93%. This is followed by Chhattisgarh (92.24%) and Telangana (92.06%). This figure is 39.99% in UP and 36.39% in Maharashtra. The share of rice in food expenditure of people of Rajasthan is the lowest i.e. 3.19%. The share of people of Haryana (88.56%), Punjab (87.54%) and Rajasthan (84.77%) is higher in expenditure on food items. In terms of expenditure on non-food items, transport has the highest share in rural and urban areas of all major states. This is followed by durable goods and entertainment. Among non-food items, the share of durable goods is highest in Kerala.

The gap between cities and villages has reduced
According to the survey, the average monthly per capita consumption expenditure in rural areas in 2022-23 was Rs 3773 and in urban areas it was Rs 6459. In 2010-11, these figures were Rs 1430 and Rs 2630. Thus, expenditure has increased 2.6 times in rural areas and 2.5 times in urban areas. Along with this, the rural-urban gap has reduced. In 2010-11, the average MPCE in cities was 84% ​​higher than in villages. In 2022-23, the gap has reduced and it is only about 71% higher. – Make short one-liners of all its figures.

The figures speak

• Share of food and beverages in total expenditure: 54% in Bihar and Assam, while it is lowest in Kerala at 39%.
• Share of food and beverages in urban areas: It is highest in Bihar and Assam at 47%, while it is lowest in Telangana at 35%.
• Milk and milk products: These have the highest share in food expenditure in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
• Meat and Fish: Eggs, fish and meat have the highest share (23.5%) in total food expenditure in Kerala.
• Cereals: West Bengal has the highest per capita consumption of cereals per month in rural areas (11.23 kg). Kerala has the lowest consumption (6.6 kg).
• Rice: The share of rice in food expenditure is highest in Assam (95.93%). It is lowest in Rajasthan (3.19%).
• Wheat: Wheat has the highest share in food grains in Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.
• Per capita monthly expenditure in rural areas: Rs 3773 in 2022-23.
• Per capita monthly expenditure in urban areas: Rs 6459 in 2022-23.