India’s most hardworking city is…, hours spent by person on work and related activities is…; not Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Wyatt Mason 
India is home to a nation of hardworking and dedicated individuals. From bustling cities to rural landscapes, its people are known for their dedication across various fields, driving the nation’s pr
India is home to a nation of hardworking and dedicated individuals. From bustling cities to rural landscapes, its people are known for their dedication across various fields, driving the nation’s progress and development. As per an analysis of data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, residents of Delhi spent almost two extra hours each day on work and associated tasks, including commuting, compared to the national average in 2024.
A Delhi resident spent approximately 571 minutes, or nearly 9.5 hours, daily on work and related activities, compared to the national average of 455 minutes, or just over 7.5 hours, reported Moneycontrol.
Haryana recorded 493 minutes, while Tamil Nadu logged 484 minutes on work and related activities. In comparison, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan spent approximately seven hours on the same.
According to the Time Use Survey report, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Goa are among the richest states in terms of per capita income. In contrast, Rajasthan stands out for dedicating the most time to socializing across the country. Among the larger states, Rajasthan residents spent 148 minutes—almost two and a half hours—daily on socializing, community participation, and religious practices, surpassing the national average of 129 minutes, which is just over two hours.
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