States and Union Territories of India

States and Union Territories of India

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States and Union Territories of India

India is a diverse country with 28 States and 8 Union territories. Each state and union territory has its own capital city. Here’s a list of the states and their capitals:

1. Andhra Pradesh – Amaravati
2. Arunachal Pradesh – Itanagar
3. Assam – Dispur
4. Bihar – Patna
5. Chhattisgarh – Raipur
6. Goa – Panaji
7. Gujarat – Gandhinagar
8. Haryana – Chandigarh
9. Himachal Pradesh – Shimla
10. Jharkhand – Ranchi
11. Karnataka – Bengaluru
12. Kerala – Thiruvananthapuram
13. Madhya Pradesh – Bhopal
14. Maharashtra – Mumbai
15. Manipur – Imphal
16. Meghalaya – Shillong
17. Mizoram – Aizawl
18. Nagaland – Kohima
19. Odisha – Bhubaneswar
20. Punjab – Chandigarh
21. Rajasthan – Jaipur
22. Sikkim – Gangtok
23. Tamil Nadu – Chennai
24. Telangana – Hyderabad
25. Tripura – Agartala
26. Uttar Pradesh – Lucknow
27. Uttarakhand – Dehradun
28. West Bengal – Kolkata

 

And here are the Union territories along with their capitals:

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Port Blair
2. Chandigarh – Chandigarh
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu – Daman
4. Delhi – New Delhi
5. Jammu and Kashmir – Srinagar (Summer Capital), Jammu (Winter Capital)
6. Ladakh – Leh
7. Lakshadweep – Kavaratti
8. Puducherry – Puducherry

Knowing the states and capitals of India is essential for various competitive exams, including the UPSC Civil Services Examination, as it helps in understanding the geographical and administrative structure of the country.

 

States and Capitals of India Map

 

States:

1). Andhra Pradesh:

1. • Capital: Amaravati
   • Language: Telugu
   • Known for: Rich cultural heritage, historic monuments, and coastal regions.

 

2). Arunachal Pradesh:

• • Capital: Itanagar
  • Language: English (official), Hindi
  • Known for: Breathtaking landscapes, diverse tribal culture, and adventure tourism.

 

3). Assam:

1. • Capital: Dispur
   • Language: Assamese
   • Known for: Tea gardens, Brahmaputra River, wildlife sanctuaries, and silk weaving.

 

4). Bihar:

• • Capital: Patna
  • Language: Hindi
  • Known for: Ancient history, Buddhist pilgrimage sites, and cultural festivals.

 

5). Chhattisgarh:

• • Capital: Raipur
  • Language: Chhattisgarhi
  • Known for: Abundant mineral resources, tribal culture, and dense forests.

 

6). Goa:

• • Capital: Panaji
  • Language: Konkani
  • Known for: Beaches, Portuguese architecture, and vibrant nightlife.

 

7). Gujarat:

1. • Capital: Gandhinagar
   • Language: Gujarati
   • Known for: Industrial development, historical sites like Sabarmati Ashram, and vibrant festivals.

 

8). Haryana:

• • Capital: Chandigarh
  • Language: Hindi
  • Known for: Agricultural prosperity, rapid urbanization, and historical monuments.

 

9). Himachal Pradesh:

• • Capital: Shimla
  • Language: Hindi
  • Known for: Picturesque hill stations, adventure sports, and Tibetan Buddhist culture.

 

10). Jharkhand:

• • Capital: Ranchi
  • Language: Hindi
  • Known for: Rich mineral resources, dense forests, and tribal heritage.

 

11). Karnataka:

• • Capital: Bengaluru
  • Language: Kannada
  • Known for: IT hub (Bengaluru), historic sites like Hampi, and rich biodiversity.

 

12). Kerala:

1. • Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
   • Language: Malayalam
   • Known for: Backwaters, Ayurveda, lush greenery, and high literacy rate.

 

13). Madhya Pradesh:

• • Capital: Bhopal
  • Language: Hindi
  • Known for: Khajuraho temples, wildlife sanctuaries, and historical monuments.

 

14). Maharashtra:

• • Capital: Mumbai
  • Language: Marathi
  • Known for: Economic powerhouse (Mumbai), Bollywood, and historic landmarks.

 

15). Manipur:

• • Capital: Imphal
  • Language: Manipuri
  • Known for: Rich cultural heritage, classical dance forms, and scenic beauty.

 

16). Meghalaya:

1. • Capital: Shillong
   • Language: English
   • Known for: Abundant rainfall, living root bridges, and diverse indigenous tribes.

 

17). Mizoram:

• • Capital: Aizawl
  • Language: Mizo
  • Known for: Lush greenery, traditional handicrafts, and vibrant festivals.

 

18). Nagaland:

• • Capital: Kohima
  • Language: English
  • Known for: Naga tribes, Hornbill Festival, and scenic beauty.

 

19). Odisha:

1. • Capital: Bhubaneswar
   • Language: Odia
   • Known for: Ancient temples (Konark Sun Temple), pristine beaches, and tribal culture.

 

20). Punjab:

• • Capital: Chandigarh
  • Language: Punjabi
  • Known for: Agricultural prosperity, Sikhism, and vibrant culture.

 

21). Rajasthan:

• • Capital: Jaipur
  • Language: Hindi
  • Known for: Majestic forts (like Amer Fort), desert landscapes, and colorful festivals.

 

22). Sikkim:

• • Capital: Gangtok
  • Language: Nepali
  • Known for: Himalayan landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, and organic farming.

 

23). Tamil Nadu:

1. • Capital: Chennai
   • Language: Tamil
   • Known for: Dravidian architecture, classical dance forms, and Marina Beach.

 

24). Telangana:

• • Capital: Hyderabad
  • Language: Telugu
  • Known for: IT sector (Hyderabad), historic monuments, and rich cuisine.

 

25). Tripura:

• • Capital: Agartala
  • Language: Bengali
  • Known for: Palaces, tribal culture, and lush greenery.

 

26). Uttar Pradesh:

• • Capital: Lucknow
  • Language: Hindi
  • Known for: Taj Mahal (in Agra), rich history, and religious sites.

 

27). Uttarakhand:

1. • Capital: Dehradun
   • Language: Hindi
   • Known for: Himalayan peaks, pilgrimage sites (like Badrinath), and adventure tourism.

 

28). West Bengal:

• • Capital: Kolkata
  • Language: Bengali
  • Known for: Cultural heritage, Durga Puja celebrations, and literary achievements.

 

Union Territories of India Map

Union Territories:

1). Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

• • Capital: Port Blair
  • Known for: Pristine beaches, coral reefs, and colonial history.

 

2). Chandigarh:

1. • Capital: Chandigarh
   • Known for: Well-planned city, modern architecture, and high standard of living.

 

3). Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:

• • Capital: Daman
  • Known for: Portuguese colonial architecture, beaches, and industrial development.

 

4). Delhi:

• • Capital: New Delhi
  • Known for: Political significance, historical landmarks (like Red Fort), and bustling markets.

 

5). Jammu and Kashmir:

• • Capital: Srinagar (Summer Capital), Jammu (Winter Capital)
  • Known for: lush green valleys, picturesque landscapes, and sacred temples like the Vaishno Devi shrine.

 

6). Ladakh:

• • Capital: Leh
  • Known for: High-altitude desert landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, and adventure tourism.

 

7). Lakshadweep:

• • Capital: Kavaratti
  • Known for: Coral atolls, clear waters, and marine biodiversity.

 

8). Puducherry:

• • Capital: Puducherry
  • Known for: French colonial heritage, beaches, and spiritual centers.

 

Each of these divisions contributes uniquely to India’s cultural, social, and economic landscape, making India a truly diverse and vibrant nation.

 

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