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Spectrum Chart - 292 : State Capitals 2
1. Mumbai, Maharashtra - Mumbai is the
capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most
populous city in India and the ninth most populous agglomeration in
the world, with an estimated city population of 18.4 million. Mumbai
is the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. It
is also one of the world's top ten centres of commerce in terms of
global financial flow, generating 6.16% of India's GDP. Mumbai's
business opportunities, as well as its potential to offer a higher
standard of living, attract migrants from all over India, making the
city a melting pot of many communities and cultures.
2. Gandhinagar, Gujarat - Gandhinagar is
the capital of the state of Gujarat in Western India. Gandhinagar is
located approximately 23 km north of Ahmedabad. The city sits on the
banks of the Sabarmati River, in north-central-east Gujarat. Thirty
sectors, into which the city has been divided, stretch around the
central Government complex. Each sector has its own shopping and
community center, primary school, health center, government and
private housing.
3. Delhi, National Capital Territory -
Delhi officially the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is the
capital territory of the Republic of India. The Parliament of India,
the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace), Cabinet Secretariat and
the Supreme Court of India are located in Delhi. Delhi is the largest
commercial centre in northern India. Delhi has one of India's largest
and fastest growing retail industries.
4. Ranchi, Jharkhand – Ranchi is the
capital of the Indian state of Jharkhand. Ranchi is located in the
southern part of the Chota Nagpur plateau, which is the eastern
section of the Deccan plateau. Ranchi is known as the "City of
Waterfalls" because of its numerous waterfalls, the most well
known of which are Dassam Falls, Hundru Falls, Jonha Falls, Hirni
Falls and Panchghagh Falls.
5. Jaipur, Rajasthan – Jaipur is the
capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern
India. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II,
the ruler of Amer after whom the city is named. Jaipur is also known
as the Pink City of India. The economy of Jaipur is fuelled by
tourism, gemstone cutting, the manufacture of jewellery and luxury
textiles and information technology. Jaipur is a major hub for arts
and crafts.
6. Chandigarh (Union Territory) -
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.
7. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal is the
capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and the administrative
headquarters of Bhopal district and Bhopal division. Bhopal is known
as the City of Lakes for its various natural as well as artificial
lakes and is also one of the greenest cities in India. The major
industries in the city are electrical goods, medicinal, cotton,
chemicals and jewellery. Handicrafts, like zardozi and batua are some
of the products of the city.
8. Bhubaneshwar, Odisha - Bhubaneshwar is
the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is the largest city in
Odisha and is a centre of economic and religious importance in
Eastern India. Bhubaneswar is an administrative, information
technology, education and tourism city. Bhubaneswar was ranked as the
best place to do business in India by the World Bank in 2014.
Bhubaneswar has emerged as one of the fast-growing, important trading
and commercial hub in the state and eastern India.
9. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – Shimla is
the capital and also the largest city of the Indian state of Himachal
Pradesh, located in northern India. In 1864, Shimla was declared as
the summer capital of British India. The colonial architecture and
churches, the temples and the natural beauty of the city attract a
large number of tourists. The hotel industry is one of the major
source of income generation for the city. Shimla leads the list of
Indian cities with the highest ranked hotels.
10. Dehradun, Uttarakhand – Dehradun is
the capital city of the state of Uttarakhand in the northern part of
India. Located in the Garhwal region. Dehradun is in the Doon Valley
on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between two of India's
mightiest rivers — the Ganges on the east and the Yamuna on the
west. The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and slightly
milder climate.
11. Chandigarh, Haryana - 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.
12. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala –
Thiruvananthapuram formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital and
the largest city of the Indian state of Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram
was an trading post for spices, sandalwood and ivory.
Thiruvananthapuram contributes nearly 80% of the state's software
exports and is a major IT hub. Thiruvananthapuram is a popular
destination for tourists.
13. Puducherry, Puducherry (Union
Territory) - Puducherry formerly known as Pondicherry is a Union
Territory of India. It was formed out of four enclaves of former
French India. Puducherry lies in the southern part of the Indian
Peninsula. Puducherry is one of the most popular tourist spots for
national and international tourists. There are several temples,
churches, monuments, parks and mosques which attract tourists.
14. Patna, Bihar - Patna is the capital and
largest city of the state of Bihar in India. Patna is the second
largest city in eastern India after Kolkata. Patna is one of the
oldest continuously inhabited places in the world. Patna was founded
in 490 BCE by the king of Magadha. Ancient Patna, known as
Pataliputra.
15. Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh - 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.
16. Daman, Diu & Daman (Union
Territory) - Daman is a capital city and a municipal council in Daman
district in the union territory of Daman & Diu. Daman is divided
by the Daman Ganga River into two parts, namely Nani-daman and
Moti-daman. It was a Portuguese colony for over 400 years until
december 1961, when it was incorporated with India.
17. Panaji, Goa - Panaji usually known as
Panjim is the capital of the Indian state of Goa and the headquarters
of North Goa district. It lies on the banks of the Mandovi River.
Panaji is the first city in India to be built on a planned grid
system.
18. Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir –
Srinagar is the largest city and the summer capital of the Indian
state of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies on the banks of the Jhelum River,
a tributary of the Indus. The city is famous for its gardens,
waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri
handicrafts and dried fruits. Srinagar is one of several places that
have been called the "Venice of the East".
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