Complete reference for all 28 states and 8 Union Territories - capital, language, area, population and formation date.
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India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 Union Territories as of 2024, following the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories in October 2019. The country spans 3.29 million square kilometres, making it the seventh-largest nation by area and the most populous in the world with over 1.44 billion people as per the 2011 Census projections. This reference tool compiles essential data on every state and Union Territory - capital city, official language, area, population, and date of formation.
Knowledge of Indian states is a staple in UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL, RRB, and state PSC exams. Questions on state capitals, official languages, formation dates, largest states by area (Rajasthan at 342,239 sq km), smallest states (Goa at 3,702 sq km), and most populous states (Uttar Pradesh with over 230 million people) appear regularly in General Knowledge sections. Students preparing for UPSC Prelims, NDA, CDS, and CLAT also need precise facts on Union Territories including Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Puducherry.
This tool lets you quickly filter and search all 36 states and UTs by name, capital, or language - ideal for last-minute revision before competitive exams. Indian states information is frequently asked in Class 9 and Class 10 NCERT Social Science chapters as well.