Complete List of Indian States, Their Capitals and Formation Years

Introduction

India, the seventh-largest country in the world, is a diverse land with a rich cultural heritage and a democratic political system. It consists of 28 states and 8 Union Territories, each with its own administrative capital. The states and union territories of India have undergone several changes since independence, and their capitals hold historical, political, and economic significance.

 

In this article, we provide a detailed list of Indian states and their capitals, along with their formation dates and other key facts.

 

 

List of Indian States and Their Capitals

Below is a comprehensive table listing all 28 states of India, along with their capitals and the year of their formation:

 

Union Territories of India and Their Capitals

India also has 8 Union Territories, which are directly governed by the Central Government. Below is a list of these territories along with their capitals:

 

Conclusion

India’s states and capitals reflect the country’s diversity, history, and governance. Each state has a unique cultural and historical background, contributing to India's rich heritage. Understanding the states and their capitals is essential for general knowledge, competitive exams, and gaining a deeper appreciation of India's administrative structure.

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 FAQs

 

1. How many states are there in India?

        India has a total of 28 states and 8 Union Territories.

 

2. Which is the largest and smallest state in India by area?

• Largest state: Rajasthan
• Smallest state: Goa
  

 

3. Which Indian state was formed most recently?

        The most recent state to be formed in India is Telangana, which was separated from         Andhra Pradesh on 2nd June 2014.

 

4. Which is the oldest state in India?

        Bihar, Odisha, and Assam were among the earliest states to be reorganized under         British rule in 1950.

 

5. Which states were formed on 1st November 1956?

        Several states were reorganized on 1st November 1956 under the States                     c   Reorganization Act, including:

• Andhra Pradesh
• Karnataka
• Kerala
• Madhya Pradesh
• Maharashtra (later separated from Gujarat in 1960)
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6. What is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh?

        The capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar.

 

7. Which state has two capitals in India?

        Maharashtra has two capitals:

• Mumbai (Winter capital & main capital)
• Nagpur (Winter session capital)

        Jammu and Kashmir (when it was a state) also had two capitals:

• Srinagar (Summer capital)
• Jammu (Winter capital)
  

 

8. When was Uttarakhand formed as a state?

        Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and became a separate state on 9th  November 2000.

 

9. Which is the capital of Chhattisgarh?

        The capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur.

 

10. Which northeastern states were formed in 1987?

        In 1987, the following northeastern states were formed:

• Arunachal Pradesh (20th February 1987)
• Mizoram (20th February 1987)

 

11. Which state capitals were renamed?

• Bangalore → Bengaluru (Karnataka)
• Trivandrum → Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
• Pondicherry → Puducherry (Union Territory)

 

12. Which Indian state has the highest number of capitals in its history?

      Jammu and Kashmir (before it became a Union Territory in 2019) had two capitals—         Srinagar and Jammu.

 

13. When was Jharkhand formed?

        Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on 15th November 2000.

 

14. Which states share their capitals with Union Territories?

• Chandigarh is the capital of both Haryana and Punjab.
• Delhi (National Capital Territory of Delhi) functions as both a city and a Union Territory.

 

15. Which Indian state has changed its capital in recent years?

        Andhra Pradesh shifted its capital from Hyderabad (shared with Telangana till 2024)             to Amaravati.

 

16. Which states were created from Madhya Pradesh?

• Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November 2000.

 

17. What is the formation date of Rajasthan?

        Rajasthan was formed on 30th March 1949.

 

18. When did Himachal Pradesh become a full-fledged state?

        Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state on 25th January 1971.

 

19. Which states were part of Assam before getting separate statehood?

• Nagaland (1963)
• Meghalaya (1972)
• Mizoram (1987)
• Arunachal Pradesh (1987)