States of India

The state of Gujarat lies on the north-western coastal region of India. The state has very rich cultural history of thousands of years. A major portion of the ruins of Indus Valley Civilization were found here. The major facts and figures…

Goa, the smallest state in India, is located in the Western corner of India in Konkan region. Goa is known for its beaches. There are many famous places of worship and churches. Goa is one of the major tourist destination in India and is…

The State of Chhattisgarh is located in the Central region of India. Major facts of the State of Chhattisgarh are mentioned below: History: Some areas of present Chhattisgarh were Princely state during British rule till 1947. The British…

The state of Bihar lies in the Norther part of India. Please find below some major facts about Bihar. Magadha: Bihar is the origin place of the many of the great dynasties and ancient empires such as the Haryanka dynasty, the Mauryan and…

The state of Nagaland lies in the far North-Eastern region of India. It is a small state with a population of around 1.98 million (2011 Census). It has pleasant climate, fertile soil and rich heritage. Meaning: Naga means “Hillmen”. Thus,…

Tripura, the 3rd smallest state of India, is a blend of the culture of the hills and the plains. It has rich heritage of varied cultures. The major facts of Tripura are summarized below: 1. History: Tripura was being ruled by Tripuri…

The Mountainous region of Mizoram State became the 23rd state of India on February 20, 1987. Mizoram is a state in North Eastern India. It is also a part of the seven sister states of India. 1. Meaning: The word “Mizoram” can be broken…

Meghalaya is a young state in India. It is in the North-East region of India. During the early British rule, the districts of Khasi hills, Jaintia hills and Garo hills were independent Kingdoms. Later on, British annexed them annexed them…

Manipur is a state in North East India which became a full fledged state in March 1972. The state is surrounded with natural beauty. It is known as “Switzerland of India”. The climate is pleasant and is a major tourist destination in India.…

The state of Assam is the North-eastern region of India. Assam is one among the “Seven Sister states” in India. Assam has rich Ethnic culture. It comprises the region along Brahmaputra river valley, Barak river valleys, Karbi Anglong and…