Indian State & Union Teritory
Andhra Pradseh
Area: 2,75,069 sq. km
Population: 76,210,007
Capital: Hyderabad
Principal Languages: Telugu and Urdu
History and Geography
The earliest mention of the Andhras is said to be in Aitereya Brahmana (2000 B.C.). It indicates that the Andhras, originally an Aryan race living in north India migrated to...
Arunachal Pradesh
Area: 83,743 sq. km
Population: 1,097,968
Capital: Itanagar
Principal Languages: Monpa, Miji, Aka, Sherdukpen, Nyishi, Apatani, Tagin, Hill Miri, Adi, Digaru-Mismi, Idu-Mishmi, Khamti, Miju-Mishmi, Nocte, Tangsa and Wancho.
History and Geography
Arunachal Pradesh, the erstwhile North-East Frontier...
Assam
Area : 78,438 sq. km
Population: 26,638,407
Capital : Dispur
Principal Languages : Assamese
History and Geography
The word 'Assam' as interpreted by some scholars is derived from the Sanskrit word Asoma meaning peerless or unparalleled. But the widely accepted opinion of the academic circles today...
Bihar
Area : 94,163 sq. km
Population : 82,878,796
Capital: Patna
Principal Languages: Hindi
History and Geography
Bihar finds mention in the Vedas, Puranas, epics, etc., and was the main scene of activities of Buddha, and 24 Jain Tirthankars. Great rulers of the State before the Christian era were...
Chhattisgarh
Area : 1,36,034 sq. km
Population : 20,795,956
Capital : Raipur
Principal Languages : Hindi
History and Geography
Chhattisgarh, carved out of Madhya Pradesh came into being on 1 November 2000 as the 26th State of the Union. It fulfills the long-cherished demand of the tribal people. In...
Goa
Area : 3,702 sq. km
Population : 1,343,998
Capital : Panaji
Principal Languages : Konkani and Marathi
History and Geography
Goa, known in the bygone days as Gomanchala, Gopakapattam, Gopakapuri, Govapuri, Gomantak, etc., abounds in a rich historical heritage. Early history of Goa is obscure. In the...
Gujarat
Area: 1,96,024 sq. km
Population: 50,671,017
Capital: Gandhinagar
Principal Languages: Gujarati
History and Geography
The history of Gujarat goes back to 2000 B.C. It is believed that Lord Krishna left Mathura to settle on the west coast of Saurashtra, which later came to be known as...
Haryana
Area: 44,212 sq. km
Population: 21,144,564
Capital: Chandigarh
Principal Languages: Hindi
History and Geography
Haryana has a proud history going back to the Vedic Age. The state was the home of the legendary Bharata dynasty, which has given the name Bharat to India. Haryana finds mention in the...
Himachal Pradesh
Area : 55,673 sq. km
Population : 6,077,900
Capital : Shimla
Principal Languages : Hindi & Pahari
History and Geography
Himachal situated in the heart of the Western Himalaya, identified as "Dev Bhumi" is believed to be the abode of Gods and Goddesses. The entire State is punctuated with stone...
Jammu & Kashmir
Area : 2,22,236 sq. km
Population : 10,069,987
Capital : Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)
Principal Languages : Urdu, Dogri, Kashmiri, Pahari, Punjabi, Ladakhi, Balti, Gojri and Dadri
History and Geography
According to the most popular legend that is also recorded in Rajtarangani and Nilmat...
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