🗺️ HOW MANY STATES IN INDIA IN 2025?

India’s Political Structure: A Snapshot

India, the world’s largest democracy, is administratively divided into states and union territories. These divisions help in efficient governance, cultural preservation, and regional development. As of 2025, India comprises 28 states and 8 union territories.

✅ TOTAL STATES IN INDIA (2025)

India has 28 states. Each state has its own government and legislative assembly. These states are further divided into districts and municipalities for local governance.

📍 WHAT ARE UNION TERRITORIES?

In addition to the states, there are 8 union territories which are governed directly by the Central Government. Some union territories like Delhi and Puducherry have their own legislatures, while others are managed by appointed administrators.

🧭 WHY SO MANY STATES?

India’s cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity is vast. The creation of different states ensures governance that respects regional identity and helps in better administration based on local needs and priorities.

🗒️ LIST OF 28 STATES & THEIR CAPITALS

Here’s a brief list of all 28 Indian states along with their capitals for easy reference:

• Uttar Pradesh – Lucknow
• Maharashtra – Mumbai
• Bihar – Patna
• Tamil Nadu – Chennai
• West Bengal – Kolkata
• Karnataka – Bengaluru
• Rajasthan – Jaipur
• Gujarat – Gandhinagar
• Andhra Pradesh – Amaravati
• Madhya Pradesh – Bhopal
• Punjab – Chandigarh
• Haryana – Chandigarh
• Telangana – Hyderabad
• Kerala – Thiruvananthapuram
• Odisha – Bhubaneswar
• Assam – Dispur
• Chhattisgarh – Raipur
• Jharkhand – Ranchi
• Himachal Pradesh – Shimla
• Uttarakhand – Dehradun
• Tripura – Agartala
• Manipur – Imphal
• Meghalaya – Shillong
• Mizoram – Aizawl
• Nagaland – Kohima
• Arunachal Pradesh – Itanagar
• Sikkim – Gangtok
• Goa – Panaji