India is a vast, diverse, and vibrant nation in South Asia. Due to its massive population and geographical size, the country operates under a federal system. Currently, the Republic of India is divided into 28 States and 8 Union Territories. Knowing all the states of India and their capitals is fundamental to understanding Indian geography and civics.
Total States: 28
Total Union Territories: 8
Largest State by Area: Rajasthan
Smallest State by Area: Goa
Most Populous State: Uttar Pradesh
Newest State: Telangana (formed in 2014)
Below is the complete, alphabetical list of the 28 states and their respective capital cities:
Unlike states, which have their own elected governments and significant autonomy, Union Territories are generally ruled directly by the Central Government (though Delhi and Puducherry have their own legislatures).
The map of India changes to accommodate administrative and cultural needs. For example, the state of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into two distinct Union Territories (J&K and Ladakh) in 2019. In 2020, the UTs of Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli were merged into a single UT.
As of current geopolitical boundaries, India has exactly 28 states and 8 Union Territories.
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