- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Chandigarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Delhi
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Puducherry
Out of the 8 union territories in India, 3 union territories have their own legislatures these are Delhi, Puducherry (Pondicherry) and Jammu and Kashmir. Each Union Territory and state has capital of its
Since 26 January 2020, India had 8 union territories. the union territory Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli have become a single union territory.
On August 5th the central government had also announced the abrogation of a special status given to Jammu and Kashmir under article 370 and its division into 2 union territories that is union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
With the merger of Daman and Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli the number of union territories have come down to 8
Union Territories of India
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Capital Port Blair Area: 8,249 km² Official animal: Dugong Official bird: Andaman wood pigeon
2. Chandigarh
Capital Chandigarh
3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Capital Daman
4. Delhi
Capital New Delhi Delhi, India’s capital territory,
5. Jammu and Kashmir
Capital Srinagar (Summer) Jammu (Winter)
6. Ladakh
Capital Leh (Summer) Kargil (Winter)
7. Lakshadweep
Capital Kavaratti Area: 32.62 km² Official animal: Blackwedged butterflyfish Official bird: Brown noddy Official tree: Breadfruit
8. Puducherry
Capital Puducherry
Union Territories Capital
| S/N | Union Territories | Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Port Blair |
| 2 | Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
| 3 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Daman |
| 4 | Delhi | New Delhi |
| 5 | Jammu and Kashmir | Srinagar (Summer) Jammu (Winter) |
| 6 | Ladakh | Leh (Summer) Kargil (Winter) |
| 7 | Lakshadweep | Kavaratti |
| 8 | Puducherry | Puducherry |
Difference between state and union territories
| States | Union Territories |
|---|---|
| The state has its own administrative units with their own elected government. | Union territories are constituent units which are controlled and administered by the central government |
| Executive head is the Governor | Executive head is the President |
| Administrated by the Chief Minister and elected by the people | Administrated by the administrator which is appointed by the president expect Delhi Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir |
| Chief Minister is the real head | Lieutenant is the real head |
| The relationship with the centre is Federal | Unitary with the centre it is all the powers rest in the hands of union |
FAQ Union Territories of India
What is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Port Blair
What is the capital of Chandigarh?
Chandigarh
What is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu?
Daman
What is the capital of Delhi?
New Delhi
What is the capital of Jammu and Kashmir?
Srinagar (Summer) Jammu (Winter)
What is the capital of Ladakh?
Leh (Summer) Kargil (Winter)
What is the capital of Lakshadweep?
Kavaratti
What is the capital of Puducherry?
Puducherry
How many union territories have a Legislative Council?
3 union territories have their own legislatures these are Delhi, Puducherry (Pondicherry) and Jammu and Kashmir. Each Union Territory and state has capital of its
What are the 8 union territories of India?
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
How many union territories are there in India?
8
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
Who is the head of the Union Territories of India?
Executive head is the President , Lieutenant is the real head
Which is the largest union territory of India 2023?
Jammu and Kashmir is the largest union territory in India in terms of area
Which is the smallest Union Territories in India?
Lakshadweep
Name the state which has been bifurcated to make union territory.
Jammu and Kashmir state was split into two new Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
What are the latest updates on the Union Territories of India?
Daman & Diu got merged with Dadar & Nagar Haveli in 2020
Presently, how many Union Territories are present in our country?
8
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
union territories of india
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
8 union territories of india
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
name the union territories of india
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
all union territories of india
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
total union territories
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
list of ut in india
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
ut state in india
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
name the 8 union territories of india
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
the number of union territories in india
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
location of union territories of india
location of union territories of india
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Chandigarh
3 Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
4 Delhi
5 Jammu and Kashmir
6 Ladakh
7 Lakshadweep
8 Puducherry
union territories in map
union territories in map
how many territories in india
8