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

#StatesCapitalPopulation (2021 Estimate)
1Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam (Executive)

Amaravati (legislative )

20 Lakh

2 Lakhs

2Arunachal PradeshItanagar80,000
3AssamDispur
4BiharPatna20 Lakh
5ChhattisgarhRaipur / Naya Raipur12 Lakh
6GoaPanaji1 Lakh
7GujaratGandhinagar2.25 Lakh
8HaryanaChandigarh11 Lakh
9Himachal PradeshShimla2 Lakh
10JharkhandRanchi14 Lakh
11KarnatakaBengaluru1 Crore
12KeralaThiruvananthapuram9 Lakh
13Madhya PradeshBhopal20 Lakh
14MaharashtraMumbai1.44 Crore
15ManipurImphal3 Lakh
16MeghalayaShillong1.70 Lakh
17MizoramAizwal3.40 Lakh
18NagalandKohima1.40 Lakh
19OdishaBhubaneswar10 Lakh
20PunjabChandigarh11 Lakh
21RajasthanJaipur36 Lakh
22SikkimGangtok1.10 Lakh
23Tamil NaduChennai53 Lakh
24TelanganaHyderabad80 Lakh
25TripuraAgartala4.50 Lakh
26Uttar PradeshLucknow33 Lakh
27UttarakhandDehradun (Winter)
Gairsain (Summer)
7 Lakh
28West BengalKolkata50 Lakh

 

Indian Union Territories and Capitals Population

#UTCapitalPopulation (2021 Estimates)
UT1DelhiNew Delhi1.30 crore
UT2Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar (Summer)

Jammu (Winter)

13.5 Lakh

5.25 Lakh

UT3PuducherryPondicherry3 Lakh
UT4ChandigarhChandigarh11 Lakh
UT5Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & DiuDaman2 Lakh
UT6Andaman & NicobarPort Blair1.5 Lakh
UT7LadakhLeh/Kargil
UT8LakshadweepKavaratti12000
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Rajeev Rana

Rajeev Rana is an independent writer and researcher with a strong interest in history, population studies, and demographic trends in India and North America. He has been writing on demography-related topics for over five years, focusing on census data, migration patterns, ethnicity, and regional population changes. While not a formally certified demographer, Rajeev closely follows official data releases from government sources, census authorities, and reputable research institutions. His work aims to present complex demographic information in a clear, accessible, and neutral manner for readers seeking factual insights and broader context. Rajeev contributes to multiple informational websites and has particular familiarity with demographic and regional trends in the Delhi NCR region. His writing is driven by curiosity, data interpretation, and a commitment to accuracy rather than advocacy or opinion