Political Map of India

Key Facts About India

Population: 1,375,610,310 (As of March 2020) [1]
Capital: New Delhi
Language: Hindi
Bordering Countries: Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar
Land Area: 1,269,219 square miles (3,287,263 km²)
Coastline: 4,670 miles (7,516 km)
Highest Point: Kangchenjunga at 8,586m
Latitude & Longitude: 20.5937 degrees north, 78.9629 degrees east

Map of India (States Map)

India map political map of India states and union territories

It’s worth noting that the exact borders in the northernmost parts of India have been disputed for many years. India, China, and Pakistan all claim some of the same territory as their own.

States of India

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh is a new state separated from Telangana. The state has 2 capitals officially. When it was formed first Hyderabad; the capital of Telengana, was thought to be shared by two states. However, later Amaravati became the capital of the state.

Political Map of India 1 — Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Andhra Pradesh covers 162,970 km2 land area, and it is the 8th largest state in India. The largest city in Andhra Pradesh is Visakhapatnam. State’s population is 49,386,799 and between 29 states of India, it is the 10th most populous city. The state’s official language is Telugu.

Arunachal Pradesh

A large part of the state is governed by China and it is called as “South Tibet” by the Chinese people.

The capital of the state is Itanagar. Itanagar is also the largest city of Arunachal Pradesh. The state covers 83,743 km2 land area and it is the 15th largest state of India.

Golden Pagoda in Arunachal Pradesh, one of the most important buildings for Tibetan Buddhists

Its population is 1,382,611 and it is the 27th most populous state of India. The official language of the state is English.

Assam

Covering a 78,438 km2 land area it is the 17th largest state of India. Dispur is the capital and Guwahati is the largest city in the state.

Its population is 31,205,576 and it is the 15th most populous state of India. The official language of Assam is Assamese.

Assam is known for Assam silk and Assam tea.

Tourism is one of the most important sources for the state’s economy. Assam preserved many of the wild species like as, tiger, wild water buffalo, pygmy hog, Asian elephant and many of the Asiatic birds. Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park World Heritage Sites are the most significant tourist attractions of the state.

Bihar

It is the third most populous state in India with its 103,804,637 population. It covers 94,163 km2 land area and 13th largest state of India. Patna is the capital and the largest city in the state. The official language of Bihar is Hindi. In addition, Maithili and Urdu are the other languages that are spoken in Bihar.

Chhattisgarh

Covering 135,198.5 km2 land area it is the 10th largest state of India. It is the 17th most populous state in the country with its 25.5 million population. Its capital is Naya Raipur and the largest city in the state is Raipur. The official languages of Chhattisgarh are Hindi and Chhattisgarhi.

Goa

Goa is known for its white sand beaches, places of worship and world heritage architecture. Every year many international and domestic tourists visit the state for its tourist attractions.

Covering a 3,702 km2 land area it is the smallest state in India. Its population is 1,817,000 and it is the 26th most populous state in the country. The official languages of Goa are Konkani and English. Its capital city is Panaji. Furthermore, the largest city of Goa is Vasco da Gama.

Gujarat

Gujarat is the 6th largest state of India covering a 196,024 km2 land area. It is also the 9th most populous state in the country with its 60,383,628 population. Its capital city is Gandhinagar. Furthermore, the largest city in the state is Ahmedabad. The official language of Gujarat is Gujarati.

Haryana

Haryana covers 44,212 km2 land area and it is the 21st largest state of India. Its population is 25,353,081 and it is the 18th most populous state in the country. Its capital city is Chandigarh. Also, Faridabad is the largest city in the State. Hindi and Punjabi are the official languages that are spoken in the state. In addition to Hindi and Punjabi, English is the other language that is spoken in the state.

Himachal Pradesh

Covering a 55,673 km2 land area it is 18th largest state of the country. Its population is 6,864,602. In addition, it is the 21st most populous state. The official languages of the state are Hindi and English.

The state is mostly known for its temples, natural environment and hill stations. It has the most per-capita income between 2014 and 2015.

The capital of the state is Shimla for the summer and Dharamshala for the winters. Shimla is also the largest city of Himachal Pradesh.

Jharkhand

It is the 16th largest state of India covering 79,714 km2 land area. It has 32,988,134 population and it is the 14th most populous state in the country. Its capital city is Ranchi and its largest city is Jamshedpur. The official language of Jharkhand is Hindi.

Karnataka

It covers a 191,791 km2 land area and it is the 7th largest state of India. Its population is 61,130,704 and it is the 8th most populous city of the country. The official language of the state is Kannada. It capital and the largest city is Bangalore.

Kerala

Kerala covers 38,863 km2 land area and it is the 22nd largest state of India. Its population is 33,387,677 and it is the 13th most populous state in the country. The official language of Kerala is Malayalam. The capital city of the state is Thiruvananthapuram. Furthermore, Kochi is the largest city in the state.

Madhya Pradesh

Its land area is 308,252 km2 and it is the 2nd largest state of India. Madhya has 72,597,565 population in total. It is the 5th most populous state in the country. The official language of Madhya Pradesh is Hindi. Bhopal is the capital city of the state. In addition, Indore is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh.

Political Map of India 2 — A temple in Maheshwar on Narmada river Madhya Pradesh India

The state is rich in mineral resources. Madhya Pradesh has the largest reserves of diamond and copper in India.

Maharashtra

Maharasthra covers 307,713 km2 land area in total. Furthermore, it is the 3rd largest state in the country. It is the second most populous state in India with its 112,372,972 population in total. The official language of the state is Marathi. Mumbai is the capital and also the largest city of Maharasthra.

It is the wealthiest state in India by the advanced industrial growth it has.

Manipur

Manipur is the 24th largest state of India by covering a 22,327 km2 land area in total. Its population is 2,855,794 and it is also the 24th most populous state in the country. The official language that is spoken in the state is Meitei. Imphal is the capital and the same time the largest city of Manipur.

Mizoram

Its land area is 21,087 km2. It is the 25th largest state in India. Mizoram has a population of 1,091,014 people and it is the 28th most populous state in the country. The official languages that are spoken in the state are Mizo, English and Hindi. Aizawl is the capital and also the largest city in the state.

Meghalaya

Meghalaya covers 22,429 km2 land area in total. Its population 3,211,000 and it is the 23rd most populous state of India. The official languages of Meghalaya are Khasi, Garo and English. Shillong is the capital and also the largest city in the state.

Meghalaya is the wettest state in India. 70% of its land area is covered with forests. Therefore forestal industry is an important income source for the state.

Nagaland

The state covers 16,579 km2 land area in total and it is the 26th largest state in India. Nagaland has 1,980,602 population of people. It is the 25th most populous state in the country. The official language of the state is English. Kohima is the capital city of the state while Dimapur is the largest one.

Punjab

Punjab has a 50,362 km2 land area in total. Its population is 27,704,236. The capital city of the state is Chandigarh while the largest one in Ludhiana. The official language of the state is Punjabi.

The state’s economy is widely based on agriculture thanks to its abundant water resources.

Odisha

Odisha is the 9th largest state of India by covering a 155,707 km2 land area in total. It has a 41,974,218 population of people that make it the 9th most populous state in the country. The official language that is spoken in the state is Odia. Bhubaneswar is the capital and the largest city in the state.

Rajasthan

Rajasthan has 342,239 km2 land area in total which makes it the largest state of India. Its population is 68,548,437 and it is the 7th most populous state in the country. The official languages of the state are Hindi and English. Jaipur is the largest city in the state and also it is the capital.

Sikkim

Covering 7,096 km2 land area it is one of the smallest states in India. Its population is 610,577 and it is the 29th most populous state in the country. The official language of the state is English. Furthermore, Bhutia, Gurung, Lepcha, Limbu, Manggar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa, Tamang are the other official languages that are spoken in Sikkim. Its capital and the largest city is Gangtok.

Tamil Nadu

It is the 11th largest states of India covering 130,060 km2 land area. Its population is 72,147,030 and it is the 6th most populous state in the country. The official language of Tamil Nadu is Tamil. Furthermore English is the other official language that is spoken in the state. Chennai is the capital and also the largest city of Tamil Nadu.

Telangana

Telangana covers 112,077 km2 land area. Its population is 35,193,978 and it is the 12th most populous state in India. The official languages of Telangana are Telugu and Urgu. Hyderabad is the capital and also the largest city in the state.

Tripura

The state covers 10,491.69 km2 land area and it is one of the smallest states in India. Its population is 3,671,032 and it is the 22nd most populous state in the country. The official language of Tripura is Bengali. In addition, English and Kokpborok are the other official languages that are spoken in Tripura. Agartala is the capital and the largest city in the state.

Uttar Pradesh

Covering 243,290 km2 land area Uttar Pradesh is the 4th largest state in India. Its population is 199,812,341 and it is the most populated state in the country. The official languages of the state are Hindi and Urdu. Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh while Kanpur is the largest.

Uttarakhand

It covers 53,483 km2 land area in total. Its population is 10,086,292 and it is the 20th most populous state of India. Hindi and Sanskrit are the official languages of the state. Dehradun is the capital and also the largest city in the state.

West Bengal

West Bengal covers 88,752 km2 land area in total. Its population is 91,347,736 and it is the 4th most populous state in India. Bengali and Nepali are the official languages of West Bengal. In addition, Hindi, Urdu, Santali, Odia and Punjabi languages are spoken in the state. Kolkata is the capital and also the largest city in West Bengal.

Union Territories of India

In addition to the 28 states of India, there are also 8 union territories listed below

Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Chandigarh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Delhi
Lakshadweep
Puducherry
Jammu and Kashmir
Ladakh

Important Sites in India

India has 38 sites registered with UNESCO including 30 cultural sites, 7 natural sites, and one mixed site [2]. We have provided some of the best-known important landmarks and natural sites below:

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites are scattered throughout the country and give excellent insight into the cultural, religious, and natural history of India.

Transport Systems

Due to the dense population of India, it has an extensive road network – the second-busiest in the world. Road travel is the primary form of travel for both commercial goods, and the general public. Estimated distance of the total roads in India is over 3.4 million miles. This immense road network is connected by an extensive series of National Highways.

India’s road network is maintained and developed by the National Highways Authority of India. Aside from roads, India also has one of the busiest and most iconic rail systems in the world. All rail services in the country are operated and maintained by Indian Railways as part of the Ministry of Railways. This huge network consists of over 7000 stations, and a total track length of over 115,000km. The rail network is a vital part of the transport system and is responsible for providing public transport for millions of passengers per year.

Famous Tourist Attractions

India is a country rich in cultural heritage. It features a superb mix of Indian history and ancient architecture, together with glimpses of colonial times and the British Empire. The following are some of the most famous tourist attractions in India[3]:

The Taj Mahal
Harmandir Sahib
Jaisalmer the Golden City
The Red Fort in New Delhi
Pristine Beaches of Goa
Periyar National Park
Agra Fort
Mysore Palace
The Gateway to India in Mumbai

This vast country is like nowhere else on earth. For the intrepid explorer it offers unlimited possibilities – from the epic cities of New Delhi and Mumbai, to the beautiful coastal locations like Goa. Whether you want to relax on a soft, sandy beach, or delve into the cultural history of India, there is something for everyone.

Currency

The official currency of India is the Indian Rupee. The main unit is 1 rupee, and the sub-unit is 100 paise. This is one of the oldest currencies in existence and has survived in some form in India since ancient history. Banknotes include 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, and 2,000. Coins include 1, 2, 5, and 10. Currency circulation is controlled by the RBI – Reserve Bank of India [4]. This organization is located in Mumbai. It is responsible for inflation rates, the circulation of money, and the printing of new currency.

Political System & Economy

India’s current political system was formed in 1947 after gaining independence from the British Empire. It is considered a federal parliamentary democratic republic. The head of state is the President of India, and the head of government is the Prime Minister of India.

In terms of administrative divisions, the country is first divided into 6 zones – western, southern, central, northern, eastern, and north eastern. After this, India has 29 different states – each state is ruled by administrators that are appointed by the president of India. India has a thriving and developing economy. It is currently ranked 5th in the world in nominal GDP and experiences annual economic growth. It’s main industries are centred around agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Examples of main manufacturing industries include defence, engineering, gems, petroleum, and textiles.

Geography

India is largely located in South Asia [5] – it is a vast country that has approximately one-sixth of the worlds population. The geography of India is unbelievably diverse – it features deserts, plains, snow-capped mountains, and plateaus, for example.

Tea plantations in the interior of India

The country is actually classed as a subcontinent – it is located on the Indian Plate. In the south, India forms a dual-pronged peninsula that juts out into the Indian Ocean – the west is the Arabian Sea, and the east is the Bay Bengal. In the north and east of the country, the impressive Himalayan mountain range forms a hard border with Nepal, and Pakistan. The severn different geographical regions of India are generally split into the following regions:

Northern mountains
Indo-Gangetic Plains
Thar Desert
Central Highlands
East Coast
West Coast
Bordering seas

States on India

India is in Asia continent. And there are 29 states and 7 union territories in India. States consist of districts and the districts consist of smaller administrative divisions.

India FAQs

Which is the 29th state in India?

The 29th state in India is Telangana. This state is located in central India and has a total area of 43,273 square miles. Hyperbad is the permanent capital of this state and has a geography that consists mainly of hills, mountains, and forests.

Where is India on the Earth?

India is located in central Asia. It borders numerous countries including Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan. It is located in the Indian Ocean and is located to the south of China and Pakistan.

Which is the capital city of India?

New Delhi is the capital of India. This city has a population of 26 million in the greater metropolitan area. It is the seat of all branches of government for the country.

What are the five main regions of India?

The five main regions of India are North, West, South, East/Northeast & Central. North India contains the Himalayas and the tourist hub of Rajasthan. West India has excellent coastal resorts like Goa. In the south, you can visit amazing parks like the Periyar National Park, whilst in central India, you can see amazing UNESCO sites like the temples at Khajuraho.