Indian States and Their Capitals
Complete list of all 28 states and 8 union territories of India with their capital cities. Crucial for UPSC, SSC and other competitive exams.
TL;DR: Complete list of all 28 states and 8 union territories of India with their capital cities. Crucial for UPSC, SSC and other competitive exams.
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Complete list of all 28 states and 8 union territories of India with their capital cities. Crucial for UPSC, SSC and other competitive exams.
Indian States and Their Capitals
- Andhra Pradesh: Capital: Amaravati (formed after AP Reorganisation Act 2014)
- Arunachal Pradesh: Capital: Itanagar (largest state by area in Northeast India)
- Assam: Capital: Dispur (gateway to Northeast India)
- Bihar: Capital: Patna (ancient seat of Mauryan Empire)
- Chhattisgarh: Capital: Raipur (rice bowl of India)
- Goa: Capital: Panaji (smallest state by area, Portuguese colony until 1961)
- Gujarat: Capital: Gandhinagar (named after Mahatma Gandhi)
- Haryana: Capital: Chandigarh (union territory, shared with Punjab)
- Himachal Pradesh: Capital: Shimla (hill station, summer capital of British India)
- Jharkhand: Capital: Ranchi (mineral-rich state, formed 2000)
- Karnataka: Capital: Bengaluru (IT capital of India)
- Kerala: Capital: Thiruvananthapuram (God's Own Country)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many states and union territories does India have?
India has 28 states and 8 union territories, forming 36 distinct administrative regions total.
Which state has the largest population?
Uttar Pradesh has the largest population with over 200 million people.
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