Union Territories of India: Capitals, Formation Years, and Key Highlights

Apart From 28 States , India has 8 Union Territories as of now. Here’s the updated list of Union Territories (UTs), along with key details:

1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

   • Capital: Port Blair
   • Known for: Beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and historical Cellular Jail.

2. Chandigarh

   • Capital: Chandigarh (also the capital of Punjab and Haryana)
   • Known for: Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake, and modern urban planning.

3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

   • Capital: Daman
   • Known for: Portuguese heritage, beaches, and lush greenery.

4. Lakshadweep

   • Capital: Kavaratti
   • Known for: Coral atolls, lagoons, and marine biodiversity.

5. Delhi (National Capital Territory)

   • Capital: New Delhi
   • Known for: India’s political hub, historical monuments like Red Fort and Qutub Minar.

6. Puducherry

   • Capital: Puducherry (Pondicherry)
   • Known for: French colonial architecture, beaches, and Auroville.

7. Jammu and Kashmir

   • Capitals:
     • Summer: Srinagar
     • Winter: Jammu
   • Known for: Scenic beauty, Dal Lake, and pilgrimage sites like Vaishno Devi.

8. Ladakh

   • Capital: Leh
   • Known for: High-altitude landscapes, monasteries, and adventure tourism.

These Union Territories are distinct from states and are directly governed by the Central Government, though some, like Delhi and Puducherry, have legislative assemblies

Here's a tabular representation of the Union Territories of India with their names, capitals, year of formation, and importance:

Union Territory	Capital	Year Formed	Importance
Andaman and Nicobar Islands	Port Blair	1956	Known for its pristine beaches, coral reefs, and historical Cellular Jail.
Chandigarh	Chandigarh	1966	India’s first planned city, known for Rock Garden and modern architecture.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu	Daman	2020 (merged)	Portuguese heritage, scenic beaches, and tourism.
Lakshadweep	Kavaratti	1956	Coral islands, lagoons, and biodiversity.
Delhi (National Capital Territory)	New Delhi	1991	Political hub of India, historical sites like Red Fort and India Gate.
Puducherry	Puducherry	1962	French colonial heritage, spiritual centers like Auroville and Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
Jammu and Kashmir	Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)	2019	Scenic beauty, religious pilgrimage sites, and adventure tourism.
Ladakh	Leh	2019	High-altitude deserts, monasteries, and adventure sports like trekking.

Key Notes

1. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were formed after the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.
2. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu merged into a single Union Territory in 2020.
3. Union Territories are governed by the Central Government, with some exceptions like Delhi and Puducherry, which have legislative assemblies.

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