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Spectrum Chart - 291 : State Capitals 1
1. Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar
Islands (Union Territory) - Port Blair is the capital of the Andaman
and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India situated in the Bay
of Bengal. Port Blair is also famous for the historic Cellular Jail
and other small islands like Ross, Viper etc. which were once home to
British colonists. Port Blair is headquarter of Andaman and Nicobar
Administration. All major departments of UT Government and Central
Government are functioning from Port Blair.
2. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh - Lucknow is the
largest & capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow
sits on the northwestern shore of the Gomti River. Lucknow has always
been known as a multicultural city that flourished as a North Indian
cultural and artistic hub and the seat of power of Nawabs in the 18th
and 19th centuries. Lucknow is a growing IT hub with software and IT
companies resident in the city. Lucknow is known for embroidery works
including chikankari, zari, zardozi, kamdani and gota making.
3. Hyderabad, Telangana – Hyderabad is
the capital of the southern Indian state of Telangana and de jure
capital of Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad was historically known as a
pearl and diamond trading centre and it continues to be known as the
City of Pearls.
4. Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Chennai is the
capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located on the
Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is the biggest cultural,
economic and educational centre in South India. Chennai has a broad
industrial base in the automobile, computer, technology, hardware
manufacturing and healthcare sectors. A major part of India's
automobile industry is based in and around the city thus earning it
the nickname "Detroit of India". The 12 km long Marina
Beach in Chennai, is one of the longest beaches in the world.
5. Chandigarh, Punjab – Chandigarh is a
city and a union territory in the northern part of India that serves
as the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana. As a union
territory, the city is ruled directly by the Union Government and is
not part of either state. The city of Chandigarh was one of the early
planned cities in the post-independence India and is known
internationally for its architecture and urban design.
6. Kolkata, West Bengal – Kolkata is the
capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank
of the Hooghly River, it is the principal commercial, cultural and
educational centre of East India. Kolkata served as the capital of
India during the British Raj until 1911. Kolkata is the main
commercial and financial hub of East and North-East India and home to
the Calcutta Stock Exchange. It is a major commercial and military
port and is the only city in eastern India to have an international
airport.
7. Silvassa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
(Union Territory) - Silvassa is the capital of the Indian Union
Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The city has a large number of
factories and industries providing significant government revenue.
Its initial tax-free status granted by the Indian government to boost
industrial investment in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar
Haveli has contributed to the region's industrial growth.
8. Aizawl, Mizoram – Aizawl is the
capital of the state of Mizoram in India. It is the centre of
administration containing all the important government offices, state
assembly house and civil secretariat.
9. Bengaluru, Karnataka - Bengaluru is the
capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Located in southern India
on theDeccan Plateau, at a height of over 900 m above sea level,
Bengaluru is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Its
elevation is the highest among the major large cities of India.
Bengaluru is sometimes referred to as the "Silicon Valley of
India" or "IT capital of India" because of its role as
the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter.
10. Shillong, Meghalaya – Shillong is the
capital and hill station of Meghalaya. It is the headquarters of the
East Khasi Hills district and is situated at an average altitude of
4,908 feet above sea level, with the highest point being Shillong
Peak at 6,449 feet. Shillong remained the capital of undivided Assam
until the creation of the new state of Meghalaya on 21 January 1972,
when Shillong became the capital of Meghalaya.
11. Gangtok, Sikkim – Gangtok is a
municipality, the capital and the largest town of the Indian state of
Sikkim. Gangtok is located in the eastern Himalayan range, at an
elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). The hospitality industry is the
largest industry in Gangtok as the city is the main base for Sikkim
tourism. Ecotourism has emerged as an important economic activity in
the region which includes trekking, mountaineering, river rafting and
other nature oriented activities.
12. Kohima, Nagaland - Kohima is the hilly
capital of India's north eastern border state of Nagaland which
shares its borders with Burma. The town of Kohima is located on the
top of a high ridge and the town serpentines along the top of the
mountain ranges as is typical of most Naga settlements. Kohima is the
land of the Angami Naga tribe.
13. Dispur, Assam - Dispur, a locality of
Guwahati, became the capital of Assam in 1973. Dispur is the seat of
Government of Assam. The Assam Secretariat building is located in
Dispur along with the Assam Assembly House and the State Emergency
Operations Centre. Dispur is also known for the Guwahati Tea Auction
Centre. A large variety of tea is auctioned here. The centre has seen
the largest volume of CTC tea auction in the world.
14. Kavaratti, Lakshadweep (Union
Territory) - Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of
Lakshadweep in India. It is well known for its pristine white sand
beaches and calm lagoons, which makes it a popular tourist
destination. Tourism is one of the primary industries on the island.
The other major industries on the island are fisheries and
agriculture. Coconut is the dominant crop on the island.
15. Raipur, Chhattisgarh – Raipur is the
capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh and is the administrative
headquarters of Raipur district. Raipur's economy has been based on
agricultural-processing, Steel, Cement, Alloy, Poha and Rice. The
city is located centrally in the state of Chhattisgarh and now serves
as a regional hub for trade and commerce for a variety of local
agricultural and forest products. Raipur also has a big chemical
plant which produces formalin and distributes throughout the country.
16. Agartala, Tripura - Agartala is the
capital as well as the largest city of the Indian state of Tripura
and also is the second largest city in North-east India after
Guwahati. Agartala lies on the bank of the Haora River and is located
2 km from the Bangladesh Border. Ujjayanta Palace of the Tripura
kings, was converted to state legislative assembly & now into a
museum. Its a former royal palace in Agartala.
17. Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh - Itanagar
is the capital of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Itanagar is
situated at the foothills of Himalayas. Interesting places in the
city are historical fort called Ita-fort which dates back to the 15th
century, legendary Ganga Lake or Gyakar Sinyi and the new Buddhist
temple known as Buddha Vihar consecrated by the Dalai Lama.
18. Imphal, Manipur - The city of Imphal is
the capital of the Indian state of Manipur. Imphal is located in
extreme eastern India, with an average elevation of 786 metres.
Kangla fort & Manipur state museum are the major attractions of
the city.
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