The following is a brief introduction to the topic:
India consists of 28 states, and 8 union territory. Every state has a capital which is the home of its state government. We’ll look at some major Indian states, and their respective capital cities.
1. Maharashtra – Mumbai
- Mumbai, also known as Maharashtra’s capital city and India’s financial capital, is home to the country’s most important business centers.
- Bollywood, India’s film industry is based in Mumbai, which is also known as a vibrant city with a vibrant nightlife.
- Mumbai is one of India’s most populous cities.
2. Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
- Lucknow is India’s largest state, Uttar Pradesh.
- Bara Imambara, a famous example of Mughal architecture in the city.
- Lucknow also has a traditional Awadhi Cuisine.
3. Tamil Nadu – Chennai
- Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu is renowned for its cultural richness.
- One of South India’s major cultural and commercial centers.
- Chennai is home to Kollywood, the Tamil movie industry.
4. Rajasthan – Jaipur
- Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan is also known as Pink City because of the pink color of the buildings.
- This is a very popular tourist destination, known for its vibrant markets, forts and palaces.
- Jaipur also has a traditional Rajasthani culinary cuisine as well as handicrafts.
5. West Bengal – Kolkata
- Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal is known as a center for culture and art.
- In the city, you will find prominent institutions like the Indian Museum or the Victoria Memorial.
- Kolkata’s street food is famous for the “puchka”, a popular snack.
Common Questions
1. There are how many Indian states?
India has 28 states, and eight union territories.
2. What state in India has the biggest area?
Rajasthan is India’s largest state by area.
3. How many people live in each state of India?
Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state.
4. What state in India has the highest rate of literacy?
Kerala is the state with India’s highest literacy rate, at 94%.
5. Which Indian state has highest per capita income?
Goa, India’s highest-income state per capita.
6. What state in India has the highest ratio of sexes?
Kerala has India’s highest female to male ratio, at 1084 for each 1000.
7. What is the state with India’s lowest literacy rate for women?
Rajasthan has India’s lowest literacy rate for females, at only 52.66 percent.
8. How many districts are there in India?
Uttar Pradesh is the state with most districts, 75 in total.
9. What state in India has the longest coastline?
Andhra Pradesh boasts the longest coastline of India with over 974km.
10. Which Indian state is home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Uttar Pradesh, India has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
