List of state and union territory capitals in India facts for kids

India is a huge country in Asia. It's like a team of states and territories working together! India is a federal republic, which means its government shares power between a main central government and the governments of its states. It uses a parliamentary system, where people elect representatives to make laws.

India has 28 states and 8 special areas called union territories. Most states, plus the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Puducherry, and Delhi, have their own elected governments. These governments work a lot like the British "Westminster model," which means they have a parliament and a prime minister (or chief minister in states). The other five union territories are managed directly by the central government through special officers.

Back in 1956, India reorganized its states based on the languages people spoke. This helped make sure people who spoke the same language lived in the same state. Since then, the basic map of India has stayed pretty much the same. Each state and union territory is then divided into smaller areas called districts.

Did you know that some states have different capitals for different seasons? For example, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand have one capital for summer and another for winter when their lawmakers meet. Also, Ladakh has two administrative capitals: Leh and Kargil.

India's Capitals: States and Territories

Every state and union territory in India has a capital city. But it's not always just one city! Sometimes, a place has different cities for different government jobs. Let's learn about them:

• Administrative/Executive capital: This is where the main government offices are. It's like the headquarters for the state's leaders.
• Legislative capital: This is where the state's lawmakers (the people who make the laws) meet.
• Judicial capital: This is where the highest court for that state or territory is located.

States of India and Their Capitals

Here's a list of all the states in India and their capital cities:

Union Territories of India and Their Capitals

Union territories are areas that are directly controlled by the central government of India. Here are their capitals: