The capital is the administrative seat, distinct from the capitol building. Provide a map-based memory trick ? Add details on the top 5 most populous state capitals? List of States & Capitals in India - BYJU'S
🗺️ Know Your India: 28 States & 8 Union Territories (2026 Updated List)
Bengaluru (Karnataka), Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Amaravati (Andhra), Hyderabad (Telangana). ⚡ Quick Facts
Dispur (Assam), Shillong (Meghalaya), Itanagar (Arunachal), Kohima (Nagaland), Imphal (Manipur), Aizawl (Mizoram), Agartala (Tripura), Gangtok (Sikkim).
Patna (Bihar), Ranchi (Jharkhand), Kolkata (West Bengal), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh).
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Did you know that India has 28 states and 8 union territories, each with its own capital serving as its administrative hub? Whether you're studying for competitive exams like UPSC, preparing for school quiz competitions, or just strengthening your general knowledge, mastering the capitals of India is essential. Here is the updated list for 2026: 📌 Indian State Capitals at a Glance
Jaipur (Rajasthan), Chandigarh (Punjab/Haryana), Shimla/ Dharamshala (Himachal), Dehradun/Bhararisain (Uttarakhand), Lucknow (UP), Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Panaji (Goa).
