List of Indian States and Their Capitals
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, a total of 36 numbers. The vast expanse of the nation is governed by a federal structure, and the states play a crucial role in shaping the country’s socio-economic landscape. The capitals of these states serve as the administrative hubs where governance and decision-making take place. From the bustling metropolis of Mumbai in Maharashtra to the historical city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, and from the vibrant Kolkata in West Bengal to the serene Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, each state capital reflects the distinctiveness of its region. The list also includes Union Territories such as Delhi, the national capital territory, where the seat of the country’s government is located. This diverse array of states and their capitals collectively contribute to the tapestry of India’s unity in diversity.
Let’s have a look at the States Capitals in India & their population.
India States and Capitals Population
# | States | Capital | Population (2021 Estimate) |
1 | Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam (Executive) Amaravati (legislative ) | 20 Lakh 2 Lakhs |
2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | 80,000 |
3 | Assam | Dispur | – |
4 | Bihar | Patna | 20 Lakh |
5 | Chhattisgarh | Raipur / Naya Raipur | 12 Lakh |
6 | Goa | Panaji | 1 Lakh |
7 | Gujarat | Gandhinagar | 2.25 Lakh |
8 | Haryana | Chandigarh | 11 Lakh |
9 | Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | 2 Lakh |
10 | Jharkhand | Ranchi | 14 Lakh |
11 | Karnataka | Bengaluru | 1 Crore |
12 | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | 9 Lakh |
13 | Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | 20 Lakh |
14 | Maharashtra | Mumbai | 1.44 Crore |
15 | Manipur | Imphal | 3 Lakh |
16 | Meghalaya | Shillong | 1.70 Lakh |
17 | Mizoram | Aizwal | 3.40 Lakh |
18 | Nagaland | Kohima | 1.40 Lakh |
19 | Odisha | Bhubaneswar | 10 Lakh |
20 | Punjab | Chandigarh | 11 Lakh |
21 | Rajasthan | Jaipur | 36 Lakh |
22 | Sikkim | Gangtok | 1.10 Lakh |
23 | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 53 Lakh |
24 | Telangana | Hyderabad | 80 Lakh |
25 | Tripura | Agartala | 4.50 Lakh |
26 | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | 33 Lakh |
27 | Uttarakhand | Dehradun (Winter) Gairsain (Summer) | 7 Lakh |
28 | West Bengal | Kolkata | 50 Lakh |
Indian Union Territories and Capitals Population
# | UT | Capital | Population (2021 Estimates) |
UT1 | Delhi | New Delhi | 1.30 crore |
UT2 | Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar (Summer) Jammu (Winter) | 13.5 Lakh 5.25 Lakh |
UT3 | Puducherry | Pondicherry | 3 Lakh |
UT4 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | 11 Lakh |
UT5 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Daman | 2 Lakh |
UT6 | Andaman & Nicobar | Port Blair | 1.5 Lakh |
UT7 | Ladakh | Leh/Kargil | – |
UT8 | Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | 12000 |