States & Union Territories of India

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States & Union Territories of India

India is a sovereign democratic republic consisting of 28 States and 8 Union Territories. States have their own elected governments, while Union Territories are administered directly by the Central Government. Some Union Territories such as Delhi and Puducherry have their own legislatures.

Introduction of 28 States

Andhra Pradesh: Formed in 1956, known for Tirupati Temple and agriculture-based economy.
Arunachal Pradesh: Known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"; borders China.
Assam: Famous for tea gardens and Kaziranga National Park.
Bihar: Historical land of ancient universities like Nalanda.
Chhattisgarh: Rich in minerals and forest resources.
Goa: Smallest state by area; known for beaches and tourism.
Gujarat: Longest coastline in India; industrially developed.
Haryana: Agricultural hub; shares capital Chandigarh with Punjab.
Himachal Pradesh: Mountainous state; famous for apple production.
Jharkhand: Mineral-rich state formed in 2000.
Karnataka: Known as the Silicon Valley of India (Bengaluru).
Kerala: Highest literacy rate; known as "God's Own Country".
Madhya Pradesh: Largest state by forest area.
Maharashtra: Financial capital Mumbai is located here.
Manipur: Northeastern state with rich cultural heritage.
Meghalaya: Known for heavy rainfall and living root bridges.
Mizoram: Known as the Bamboo State of India.
Nagaland: Known for Hornbill Festival.
Odisha: Famous for Konark Sun Temple and Jagannath Temple.
Punjab: Known as the Land of Five Rivers.
Rajasthan: Largest state by area; includes Thar Desert.
Sikkim: India's least populous state.
Tamil Nadu: Known for Dravidian temples and industries.
Telangana: Formed in 2014; Hyderabad is capital.
Tripura: Northeastern state bordering Bangladesh.
Uttar Pradesh: Most populous state in India.
Uttarakhand: Known as Dev Bhoomi; mountainous terrain.
West Bengal: Known for Sunderbans and cultural heritage.