We all learnt the names of the Indian states, Union Territories, and their capitals by heart as a kid. Now, it’s time to see how much of that information you have been able to retain.
Here’s A List Of Indian States, UT’s And Their Capitals
States:
1. Andhra Pradesh
Recently on 31 January 2023, Visakhapatnam was declared the state’s capital.
2. Arunachal Pradesh
Named after Ita fort, Itanagar is Arunachal Pradesh’s capital city, known for being a rainy city.
3. Assam
Actually a locality in the city of Guwahati, Dispur is the capital of Assam.
4. Bihar
Founded by the king of Magadh in 490 BCE, it was then known as Pataliputra and was the capital of the empire as well.
Superior educational institutions are known for being located in Raipur. An NIT, an IIM, an AIIMs, an NLU, and an IIIT are located in the city. With over 7,000 bars to visit, Goa is the place the entire country wants to visit for a perfect beachy vacation. Named after Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhinagar is the capital city of his birth state. Chandigarh is not only a shared capital between Haryana and Punjab, but it is also a Union Territory.5. Chhattisgarh
6. Goa
7. Gujarat
8. Haryana
Dharamshala was designated as Himachal Pradesh’s secondary capital in March 2017. The first capital, Shimla, is a well-known tourist spot. The city serves as the terminus of the UNESCO-designated Kalka-Shimla railway line. The “city of waterfalls” label is another name for Ranchi. Famous waterfalls in Ranchi include Dassam Falls, Hundru Falls, and Hirni Falls. Bengaluru is a significant Indian city and is referred to as the “Silicon Valley of India”. It is India’s third-most populous city. The city has a lovely climate all year long. At Thiruvananthapuram, there is a temple called Padmanabhaswamy which is one of the most valuable religious buildings in the world. Its vaults are filled with artefacts that are worth billions of dollars.9. Himachal Pradesh
10. Jharkhand
11. Karnataka
12. Kerala
Many thousands of people perished in the horrific Bhopal Gas Disaster in December 1984. According to the 2021 Swachh Survekshan, Bhopal was the 14th cleanest city. The financial centre of India is Mumbai. Hindi and Marathi films are also produced in the city of dreams.13. Madhya Pradesh
14. Maharashtra
15. Manipur
Curiously, Manipur’s Imphal East and Imphal West districts share jurisdiction over the region of Imphal City.
Shillong was referred regarded as the “Scotland of the East” by the British in the past. Shillong, like much of Meghalaya, experiences a lot of precipitation, with more than 110 wet days on average every year. The 2011 census revealed that 93.63% of Aizawl’s population is Christian. Similar to Aizawl, Kohima has a predominantly Christian population.16. Meghalaya
17. Mizoram
18. Nagaland
19. Odisha
The “temple city” of Bhubaneswar is home to numerous well-known Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples. The literacy rate in Bhubaneshwar (91.87%) is significantly higher than the national average (74.04 percentiles).
Punjab and Haryana both have their capitals in this city known for its magnificent and modern architecture. Jaipur also referred to as the “pink city,” is the tenth most populated city in India. The most popular tourist route in India includes Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur as part of the Golden Triangle. The city of Gangtok is well-liked by tourists. Gangtok has a very small population of about a little over 1 lakh, which is quite low for a capital city. The Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world, is clearly seen from Gangtok on clear days. Chennai, India’s sixth most populated city, is referred to as the “health capital” of the country. Chennai is often known as “the Detroit of India” because it is home to the majority of the country’s auto sector.20. Punjab
21. Rajasthan
22. Sikkim
23. Tamil Nadu
Hyderabad is India’s fourth-most populous city and one of India’s IT cities with the quickest growth. The majority of people in Agartala speak Bengali. The eastern border between India and Bangladesh is not far from Agartala. A significant Indian metropolis, Lucknow is situated in the Uttar Pradesh province’s Awadh area. The city is regarded as one of the “happiest” in India. The renowned town in the hills, Mussoorie is only 30 kilometres from the core of the city of Dehradun, which is located in the Doon valley. The summer capital of Uttarakhand will be Gairsain. Yet, it is still developing its infrastructure.24. Telangana
25. Tripura
26. Uttar Pradesh
27. Uttarakhand
Kolkata was the capital of British India for a long time and was generally considered a cultural capital.28. West Bengal
Union Territories
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to the Dermocheleys Coriacea, the largest sea turtle in the world. Andaman is home to India’s only active volcano. Its capital is Port Blair.
2. Chandigarh
The city of Chandigarh is actually named after the Chandi Devi Mandir.
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
It was self-governing and ran independently until 1961. Afterwards, it became a union territory of India in the same year, 1961. Silvassa’s Dudhni Lake is renowned for being called the “Kashmir of the West.”
Until 1987, Goa, ‘Daman, and Diu’ were considered a single territory. Later, Goa was declared a state. Daman is considered the union territory’s capital. Lakshadweep’s capital Kavaratti Island is an essential Indian Navy Base for INS Deeprakashak, ever since the 1980s. Considered a Union Territory until 1991, the constitution changed it into the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Earlier, the capital of Puducherry was Madras. Now, it has been changed to Puducherry, a town that celebrates Independence day on 16th August, a day later than the rest of the country.4. Daman and Diu – Daman
5. Lakshadweep
6. Delhi
7. Puducherry
Rightfully known as Heaven on Earth, Kashmir is the epitome of nature’s beauty in every aspect.8. Jammu & Kashmir
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