List of States and Their Capitals in India

India is known for its diverse culture, language and its history. There are 28 states in India and each state is unique and has its own speciality. Each state has its own capital. From north to south and east to west, India is full of cultural diversity and rich heritage. Every state with its own identity tells a different story. In this article, we will be talking about India states and its capital.

Indian States and their Capitals

Each Indian state and their capital hold administrative significance. They have their unique culture, festivals, language, history, demography etc. Below, we have provided a table with all 28 states and their capitals for general knowledge.

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Andhra Pradesh Capital

The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati. It is located in Guntur district. The name Amaravati is derived from the historic Amaravathi site adjacent to Dharanikota. The majority of the population speaks Telugu and follow Hinduism religion. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful coastline.

Capital of Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”. It is a state in northeast India. Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh and is the largest town in the state. Languages such as Nyishi, Adi, Wancho, Hindi etc are spoken in Arunachal. Itanagar is nestled in the Himalayas and it is famous for its natural beauty and landscape.

Capital of Assam

Dispur is the capital of Assam. The state is known for its tea garden and Brahmaputra river. The people in Assam mostly speak Assamese, Bodo, Bengali, Hindi etc. The state is famous for its rich wildlife sanctuaries like Kaziranga National Park, vibrant festivals and distinctive culture.

Capital of Bihar

The capital of Bihar, Patna was historically known as Pataliputra. The majority of religion in Patna is Hinduism. It is the birthplace of ancient civilisations and religions such as Buddhism and Jainism. Languages such as Hindi, Urdu, Bhojpuri and Maithili is spoken by the natives.

Capital of Chhattisgarh

Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh. The state is well known for its forests and waterfalls. It has the third largest forest by area in India. There are multiple national parks, and tiger reserves across the state.

Capital of Goa

Tha capital of Goa is Panaji. The state is known for its Portuguese architecture and vibrant culture. Goa is famous for its white sand beaches, active nightlife, tourism and unique blend of Indian and European influences.

Capital of Gujarat

Gujarat is a state along the western coast of India. The capital of Gujarat is Gandhinagar. The city was named after Mohandas K Gandhi. It is known for its greenery and clean environment. The state is famous for its entrepreneurial spirit, the Gir National Park and ancient temples. The majority of people speak Gujarati, Hindi and English.

Capital of Haryana and Punjab

Chandigarh is the shared capital of Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh was derived from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir. Haryana is known for its modern architecture and historic significance to Indian history. On the other hand, Punjab is known for its modern urban design, vibrant culture and agricultural prosperity.

Capital of Himachal Pradesh

Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It is known for its hill station and it used to be the summer capital of British India. The state is known for its scenic beauty and mountains. It is also known as the “Mountain State”. It is a famous tourist destination during winter due to its snow-capped mountains.

Capital of Jharkhand

Ranchi is the capital of Jharkhand. It is one of the oldest cities in Jharkhand. The state is known for its mineral resources and it has a significant tribal population. Ranchi is also known as the “City of Waterfalls”. Tourist attractions and temples like Jagannath Temple and Ratu Palace are some of the historic sites.

Capital of Karnataka

Bangalore is known as the “Silicon Valley of India”. It is the capital city of Karnataka. It has amazing historical landmarks, coffee plantations and diverse landscapes. Kanada is the official language of Karnataka and it is the third most populous city in India. Bangalore is also known as the “City of Gardens”, due to its wide streets, public parks and large green spaces.

Capital of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram is known for its beaches. It is the capital of Kerala. It is located on the Malabar coast of India and it is referred to as the “Evergreen City of India”. Kerala has many tourist destinations and it is famous for its tropical greenery, ayurvedic tourism, hill stations, backwaters and coconut-lined sandy beaches.

Capital of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, the “City of Lakes” is the capital of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for its natural and artificial lakes. Madhya Pradesh is located in Central India, Earlier, Nagpur was considered as the capital. However, after the States Reorganisation Act, the Indian states were divided based on language and Bhopal became the new capital.

Capital of Maharashtra

The capital city of Maharashtra is Mumbai. It is also known as the financial, entertainment and commercial capital of India. The city is located near India’s west coast of Konkon. The city is famous for being the hub for the creation of Bollywood films and television series.

Capital of Manipur

Imphal is the capital of Manipur. The name “Manipur” means “land of gems”. The Hiyangthag Lairembi Temple is one of the famous and known religious sites in Manipur. The majority of people speak Meitei. The state is rich in culture and is widely known for its classical dance forms and historic landmarks.

Capital of Meghalaya

The capital of Meghalaya is Shillong. It is also known as the “Scotland of the East”. It has many tourist attractions such as Elephant Falls, Ward’s Lake, Shillong Peak etc. The state is known for its rolling hills and pleasant climate. Meghalaya is famous for its heavy rainfall and living root bridges as well. It is also known for its fests like “Cherry Blossom Festivals” during winter.

Capital of Mizoram

Aizawl is the capital city of Mizoram and it is known for its hilly terrain, dense bamboo forests and vibrant tribal culture. The majority of people in Mizoram follow Christianity. The city is known for its serene atmosphere.

Capital of Nagaland

Kohima is the capital city of Nagaland. The majority of Nagaland's economy depends on its agricultural sector. The state is widely known for its Hornbill festival which is celebrated in December every year.

Capital of Odisha

The “Temple City of India” Bhubaneshwar, is the capital of Odisha. It is the home to many ancient temples and modern infrastructure. The state is known for its rich cultural heritage, temples and beaches.

Capital of Rajasthan

Jaipur, the “Pink City”, is the capital of Rajasthan. It is famous for its forts, royal history, palaces, desert landscapes etc. Jaipur is also referred to as the “Paris of India”. It has many tourist spots such as Jantar Mantar, Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal etc.

Capital of Sikkim

Sikkim is known for its breathtaking views. The capital city, Gangtok is famous for the Mt. Kanchenjunga view. It is nestled in the Himalayas. The state is famous for its biodiversity and monasteries. It is a great eco-tourism spot and includes river rafting, mountaineering, trekking etc.

Capital of Tamil Nadu

Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu. It is widely known for its culture, art festivals and museums. It is known as the “Detroit of India” and it is famous for its temples and Dravidian culture.

Capital of Telangana

Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana. It is considered to be the fourth most populous city in India. However, it is also listed as the UNESCO creative city of gastronomy because of its rich cuisine. The state is known for its historic monuments like Charminar as well.

Capital of Tripura

The capital city of Tripura is Agartala. It is known for its palaces and temples. The state is rich in history and has a vibrant tribal culture. The people mostly speak Bengali, Kokborok and English in Tripura.

Capital of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow has one of the best Nawabi heritage and beautiful architecture. The state is a hub of culture, music, poetry, technology, pharmaceuticals, education etc. It has holy sites for Hinduism like Varanasi, Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Mathura.

Capital of Uttarakhand

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand. It is located in Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas. It is also popularly known as the “Abode of Drona”. Uttarakhand is very rich in forest and water resources.

Capital of West Bengal

The “City of Joy” Kolkata is the capital city of West Bengal. It is famous for its culture, literary heritage, art and historic significance.