India has around 15.3 million stray dogs ๐. Thatโs about 11 dogs for every 1,000 people. Itโs one of those numbers you donโt fully grasp until you start noticing them on streets, in neighborhoods, and around markets across the country.
States like Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra have the highest numbers overall. But when you adjust for population, Odisha stands out. This shows how unevenly the issue is spread. A lot of it comes down to how cities are planned, how waste is managed, and how local systems respond.