Union Territories


Union Territories in India

India has a total of 8 Union Territories and 28 states. The 8 Union territories in India include Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Puducherry, Chandigarh, And (Read More)

Here is the list of 8 Union Territories of India

1. Ladakh (Bifurcated on October 31, 2019)

Ladakh (Bifurcated on October 31, 2019)
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Known For : Pangong Lake  Khardung La  Magnetic Hill

A land like no other with a superabundance of attractions to visit and fabulous landscapes, amazing people and culture, Ladakh is truly a heaven on Earth. Following a long pending demand to make Ladakh a union territory, it was finally bifurcated on 31 October 2019. The Union Territory of Ladakh is without Legislature. It comprise of two districts - Leh and Kargil. 
Area - 59,146 km²
Population - 2.74 lakhs
Capital - Leh
Region - North India
UT Established - 31 October 2019

Best Time: Jun to Sep

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2. Jammu & Kashmir (Bifurcated on October 31, 2019)

Jammu & Kashmir (Bifurcated on October 31, 2019)

On 5 August 2019, the Government dissolved Article 370 of the Constitution of India, bifurcated the state into two union territories and notified that J&K shall now be one of the new Union Territories in India with its own legislature, similar to how Puducherry and Delhi are administered. In the case of J&K Union Territory, it will be a self-administered government with a legislative government.
Area - 222,236 km²
Population - 1.25 crores
Capital - Jammu (winter), Srinagar (summer)
Region - North India
UT Established - 31 October 2019

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3. National Capital Territory of Delhi (Capital Delhi)

National Capital Territory of Delhi (Capital Delhi)
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Known For : India Gate  Qutub Minar  Akshardham Temple Delhi

Delhi or the National Capital Territory of Delhi is a city and a union territory in India which consists of the national capital, New Delhi. Much like the states of India, Delhi is administered by its own legislature, high court and council of ministers. From historical monuments to crowded shopping malls, from Mughal gardens to Delhi University campus, the capital city has multiple personalities making it 'The good, the bad and the ugly'.
Area - 1,483 km²
Population - 1,67,53,235
Region - North India
UT Established - 1 November 1956

Best Time: October to March

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4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
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Known For : Devka Beach  Mirasol Lake Garden  Lighthouse, Daman

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu are together a single union territory (effective from 26th January 2020) as per legislation passed by the Government of India. Daman is set to be the capital of this new union territory. The smaller area of Dadra is in Gujarat while Nagar Haveli is in between the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. With the hills of the Western Ghats and surrounding lush greenery, it is an ideal indulgence into the wild side for a tourist and its Portuguese heritage makes it famous amongst history enthusiasts as well.

Daman and Diu were established as a Union Territory on May 30, 1987. Dadra and Nagar Haveli were merged with the Republic of India as a Union Territory on 11 August 1961.


Area - 491 km²
Population - 3,42,853
Region - Western India

Best Time: October to Apr

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