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Know about the States and Capitals of India 2024, including formation years, official languages, and key details of all 28 states and 8 union territories.
India is located in southern Asia, and it is the seventh biggest country globally and the second most populated. It is located in South Asia. India is officially known as the Republic of India. The capital of India is New Delhi. India follows a parliamentary form of government. Understanding the rich history of States and Capitals of India.
The States and Capitals of India are divided into 28 states and 8 union territories (UTs), each state and Union Territories having its own unique identity, history, and central administrative location. States and some union territories are administered by the elected government by the people of states whereas Union Territories are directly administered by the President.
India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories, totaling to 36 distinct entities. Therefore, India has 28 states.
Here is the political map of India to give an overview of states and Union Territories and their geographical location in mainland India.
Here is the list of 28 States with their capitals and formation year;
States and Capitals of India List- Understanding Administrative Diversity of States, Capitals, and Union Territories |
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| S.No. | State | Capital | Formation Year | Official language |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Amaravati | 1st Nov 1956 | Telugu |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | 20th Feb 1987 | English |
| 3 | Assam | Dispur | 26th Jan 1950 | Assamese |
| 4 | Bihar | Patna | 26th Jan 1950 | Hindi |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Raipur | 1st Nov 2000 | Hindi |
| 6 | Goa | Panaji | 30th May 1987 | Konkani, English |
| 7 | Gujarat | Gandhinagar | 1st May 1960 | Gujarati |
| 8 | Haryana | Chandigarh | 1st Nov 1966 | Hindi |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | 25th Jan 1971 | Hindi |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Ranchi | 15th Nov 2000 | Hindi |
| 11 | Karnataka | Bengaluru | 1st Nov 1956 | Kannada |
| 12 | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | 1st Nov 1956 | Malayalam |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | 1st Nov 1956 | Hindi |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1st May 1960 | Marathi |
| 15 | Manipur | Imphal | 21st Jan 1972 | Manipuri |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Shillong | 21st Jan 1972 | English |
| 17 | Mizoram | Aizawl | 20th Feb 1987 | Mizo |
| 18 | Nagaland | Kohima | 1st Dec 1963 | English |
| 19 | Odisha | Bhubaneswar | 26th Jan 1950 | Odia |
| 20 | Punjab | Chandigarh | 1st Nov 1956 | Punjabi |
| 21 | Rajasthan | Jaipur | 1st Nov 1956 | Hindi |
| 22 | Sikkim | Gangtok | 16th May 1975 | English, Nepali, Sikkimese, Lepcha |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 26th Jan 1950 | Tamil |
| 24 | Telangana | Hyderabad | 2nd June 2014 | Telugu |
| 25 | Tripura | Agartala | 21st Jan 1972 | Bengali, English, Kokborok |
| 26 | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | 26th Jan 1950 | Hindi |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun | 9th Nov 2000 | Hindi |
| 28 | West Bengal | Kolkata | 1st Nov 1956 | Bengali, English |
At present there are 8 union territories in India as the state of Jammu and Kashmir has been reconstituted into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
| Union Territories | Capital | Date of Formation | Official Language |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair | 1st Nov 1956 | Hindi, English |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 1st Nov 1966 | English |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Daman | 26th Jan 2020 | Gujarati, Konkani, Marathi, Hindi |
| Delhi | New Delhi | 9th May 1905 | Hindi, English |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar (Summer)
Jammu (Winter) |
31st Oct 2019 | Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Urdu, English |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | 1st Nov 1956 | Malayalam |
| Puducherry | Pondicherry | 1st Nov 1954 | Tamil, French, English |
| Ladakh | Leh | 31st Oct 2019 | Hindi, English |
Interestingly, some states like Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand have separate legislative assemblies in different capital cities for their summer and winter sessions. Similarly, Ladakh has two administrative capitals, Leh and Kargil.
Here is the comprehensive list highlighting each state and Union Territory, showcasing their distinct characteristics and unique aspects that contribute to their rich diversity and cultural identity.
| State | Tribes | Festivals | Folk Dances | Monuments |
| Andhra Pradesh | Koya, Chenchus, Valmikis (Boya), Kondareddis | Ugadi, Pongal, Bonalu | Dhimsa and Kuchipudi | Charminar, Golconda Fort, Venkateswara Temple. |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Adi, Nyishi, Galo, Mishmi | Losar, Torgya, Chindang, Mopin | Ponung, Tapu Dance, Rikhampada | Tawang Monastery, Namdapha National Park |
| Assam | Bodo, Karbi,Dimasa | Ambubachi Mela, Baishagu Festival,
Rongker Festival |
Nati Dance, Sattariya, Bihu, Jhumur | Kamakhya Temple (Guwahati)
Sivasagar Sivadol Kaziranga National Park |
| Bihar | Santhal, Munda, Birhor | Jhumar, Kheliran, Jhijhia | Jat-Jatin, Jhijhian | Mahabodhi Temple,Nalanda University Ruins, Patna Sahib Gurudwara |
| Chattisgarh | Gond, Baiga, Muria | Bastar Dussehra, Madai Festival, Hareli | Saila Dance, Suwa Dance, Karma Dance | Chitrakoot Falls, Bastar Palace, Sirpur Group of Monuments |
| Goa | Kunbi, Velip, Gauda | Fatorpa Zatra, Shigmo , Sao Joao Festival. | Dhalo, Dhangar, Fugdi, Ghodemodni, Goff | Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Fort Aguada |
| Gujarat | Kunbi, Velip, Gauda | Modhera Dance Festival, Saptak Music Festival, | Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Nritya | Sabarmati Ashram, Rani Ki Vav, Somnath Temple |
| Haryana | Banjara, Bauria
Sansi |
Mango Festival, Surajkund Craft Mela and Pinjore Heritage Festival | Ghoomar, Loor Dance, Loor Dance | Qutub Khan’s Tomb, Panipat War Memorial, Surajkund |
| Himachal Pradesh | Gaddi, Gujjar, Kinnars | Baisakhi, Phulaich, Kullu Dussehra | Dandras, Chhatrari Dance, Dangi Dance or Ghurehi | Hidimba Devi Temple, Jakhoo Temple, Kangra Fort |
| Jharkhand | Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Ho | Sarhul, Sohrai, Java, Rohini | Paika Dance, Agni Dance, Mundari Dance | Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple, Jubilee Park, Parasnath Hill |
| Karnataka | Siddi, Koraga, Kuruba, Iruliga | Ugadi, Dasara, Kambala. | Yakshagana, Dollu Kunitha, Ummatt-aat | Mysore Palace, Hampi Ruins, Gomateshwara Statue |
| Kerala | Irula, Kurichya, Kadar, Urali | Pooram Festival, Attukal Pongala, Rakkuli Thirunal | Thiruvathirakali, Margomkali, Kathakali, Mohiniyattam | Padmanabhaswamy Temple , Fort Kochi, Periyar National Park. |
| Madhya Pradesh | Gond,Bhil, Baiga, Sahariya | Simhastha Fair, Laru Kaj, Karam Festival | Pardhauni, Ahirai, Gangaur | Khajuraho Group of Monuments, Sanchi Stupa, Gwalior Fort |
| Maharashtra | Warli, Kolam, Katkari | Narali Poornima, Pola Festival, Bhaubeej | Dhangari Gaja, Povada dance, Lavani | Gateway of India, Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves |
| Manipur | Meitei, Kuki, Paite, Hmar | Gaan-Ngai, Lui-Ngai-Ni, Chumpha, Cheiraoba or the Manipuri New Year | Lai Haroba, Thang-Ta, Jagoi | Kangla Fort, Loktak Lake, INA Martyrs’ Memorial Complex |
| Meghalaya | Garo, Khasi, Jaintia | Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Ka Shad Nongkrem, Beh-dien-khlam, Chad Laho | Wangala Dance, Laho Dance | Living Root Bridges, Shillong Peak, Nohkalikai Falls |
| Mizoram | Mizo, Lushai, Mara, Hmar | Khuado Kut, Mim Kut, Pawl Kut | Chheih Lam, Lakia, Par Lam | Aizawl War Memorial, Mizoram State Museum, Durtlang Hills. |
| Nagaland | Angami, Ao, Konyak, Lotha | Nazu, Moatsu, Amongmong, Hornbill | Changai Dance, Khamba Lim, Kuki Dance, Leshalaptu, Mayur Dance, Modse, Monyoasho,
Sadal Kekai, |
Kohima War Cemetery, Dzukou Valley, Kachari Ruins |
| Odisha | Santal,Kondh, Gond, Munda | Rath Yatra, Raja Festival, Nua Khai Festival | Chhau, Odissi, Dalkhai | Konark Sun Temple, Jagannath Temple, Lingaraja Temple |
| Punjab | Gaddi, Sippi, Sansi | Chhappar Mela, Shaheedi Jor Mela, Baisakhi, Lohri, Hola Mohalla | Giddha, Luddi, Jhummer, Julli, Dankara, Sammi, Jaago | Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Ranjit Singh Museum |
| Rajasthan | Bhil, Meena, Garasia, Sahariya | Pushkar Camel Fair, Nagaur Fair, | Ghoomar, Gangaur, Gair Dhap, Moria, Chari, Terah taali | Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, City Palace |
| Sikkim | Lepcha, Bhutia, Limbu | Bumchu, Loosong, Drukpa Tshechi | Mask dances, Thangka, | Rumtek Monastery, Nathula Pass, Gurudongmar Lake |
| Tamil Nadu | Irula, Todas, Kurumbas, Paniyas | Pongal, Deppavali | Karakattam, Mayil Aattam, Ottan Koothu | Meenakshi Temple, Brihadeeswarar Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial |
| Telangana | Lambadas, Yerukulas, Konda Reddis, Chenchus | Ugadi, Bonalu, Bathukamma | Chindu Bhagavatham, Oggu Kathalu | Charminar, Golconda Fort, Ramoji Film City. |
| Tripura | Tripuri, Reang, Jamatia | Kharchi Puja, Kas, | Hojagiri, Lebang Boomani | Neermahal, Ujjayanta Palace, Tripura Sundari Temple |
| Uttar Pradesh | Tharu,Kol, Bhotia | Kumbh Mela, Diwali, Holi | Kathak, Ramlila | Taj Mahal (Agra), Varanasi Ghats, Fatehpur Sikri |
| Uttarakhand | Tharu,Buxa, Jaunsari | Kumbh Mela,Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra | Langvir Nritya
Barada Nati |
Badrinath Temple,Kedarnath Temple Valley of Flowers |
| West Bengal | Santal,Lodha, Toto | Durga Puja, Poush Mela | Baul
Chhau |
Victoria Memorial,Howrah Bridge, Sundarbans National Park |
Important Facts of States and Capitals of India: States, Capitals, and Key Details
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Once you have the list of Indian States & Union Territories with their capitals, let’s learn how to distinguish between a state and a Union territory. Among the eight union territories in India, three have their own legislatures: Delhi, Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry), and Jammu and Kashmir. Each state and union territory has its own capital.
Difference Between States and Capitals of India |
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| Aspect | State | Union Territories |
| Administrative Units | Own administrative units with the elected government | Controlled and administered by the Central Government |
| Executive Head | Governor | President |
| Relationship with Centre | Federal | Unitary with the Centre (all powers rest with the Union) |
| Administration | Chief Minister, elected by the people | Administrator appointed by the President (except Delhi, Puducherry, and Jammu & Kashmir) |
| Head | Chief Minister is the real head | Lieutenant is the real head |
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