India is made up of several States and Union territories (UT). Each State/UT has a unique demography, history and culture, dress, festivals, language etc.
The Union Territories in India are governed by the President through an Administrator (designated by the President). Some Union Territories, like Delhi and Puducherry, however have elected legislatures and a Chief Minister. Each State/UT in India has a distinct culture, history, and demographics.
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States and Capitals
Union Territories and Capitals
Here are the names of the union territories in India, along with their respective capitals:
National Capital Territory of Delhi
Delhi is a city as well as a union territory of India. New Delhi is the capital of India. Read more here.
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India but it is also the joint capital of the states of Haryana and Punjab. Read more here.
Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir is now a union territory. Its winter capital is Jammu. It’s summer capital is Srinagar. Read more here.
Ladakh
Ladakh was separated from Jammu and Kashmir and designated as a separate union territory. It’s capital is Leh. Read more here.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Former colonies of the Portuguese, the two union territories of “Dadra and Nagar Haveli” and “Daman and Diu” were merged into a single union territory. It’s capital is Daman. Read more here.
Puducherry
Earlier known as Pondicherry, union territory of Puducherry comprises of former French establishments of Yanam, Karaikal, and Mahe. It’s capital is Puducherry. Read more here.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Located in the southeastern edge of the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman Islands are located towards the north while the Nicobar Islands are located towards the south. It’s capital is Port Blair. Read more here.
Lakshadweep
Located in the Arabian sea, Lakshadweep in Malayalam and Sanskrit means ‘a hundred thousand islands’. It is also known as Laccadives. It’s capital is Kavaratti. Read more here.
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