Union Territories of India

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India Union Territories
India Union Territories

Union Territory

Union territory is a type of administrative division in the Republic of India. Unlike the states of India, which have their own governments, union territories are federal territories governed directly by the union government, hence the name Union Territory. 

India is a federal union comprising 29 states and 7 union territories, for a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions.

The 7 Beautiful Union Territories of India

  1. National Capital Territory of Delhi – Delhi
    Delhi is a largest metro green city in India and eighth in the world by population. Delhi also own National Capital Region urban area in which Noida, Gurgaon, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad are included.

    Delhi has many tourist attractions for the people of all around the world Palika Bazaar, lotus temple, Red fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid and the Pride of India “The India Gate”.

  2. ChandigarhThe Green city of India. Chandigarh, is the capital of state Haryana and Punjab. 
    Rock Garden and Sukhna lake are good places to visit in Chandigarh , a bird sanctuary is also located in the city which is home for a variety of bird species.

  3. Daman and Diu
    Daman and Diu is the second smallest among the other union territories in India. It has a mix culture of Indian and Portuguese. 

    Daman and Diu is known for its untouched natural beauty: famous beaches, Portuguese churches and forts of Daman and Diu. Daman city has one of the most famous casino of India.

  4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli – SilvassaDadra and Nagar Haveli located between Maharashtra and Gujarat and few kilometers from the city of Daman. A beautiful lake Garden Vanganga is located at the entrance of the city. Its scenic natural beauty and pleasant climate, makes this a dream tourist destinations. Silvassa the capital is one of the best place to visit in Western India.

  5. Pondicherry-PuducherryPondicherry is located on the eastern ghat of India, formerly a French colony. Beaches and Churches in Puducherry are most popular tourist attraction. It is also one of the educational hubs in southern India.

  6. Andaman & Nicobar Islands-Port Blair
    Andaman and Nicobar are the group of island located in the Indian Ocean. These Islands are blessed with a unique tropical evergreen forest. The British rule used these islands as an isolated prison know as “Kala pani” for Indian freedom fighters. Local people of Islands still maintained their separated existence, these Indian Tribes are known as Jarwa and Great Andamanese. Port Blair is the largest city and the capital of Andaman Island.

  7. Lakshadweep- Kavaratti
    Lakshadweep is the smallest union territories in terms of area as well as in population. Lakshadweep located off of the coast of Kerala in the Laccadive Sea. The total area is 32 km and Kavaratti is the capital with a largest city is Andrott. 

    Lakshadweep is fast becoming India’s one of the best tourism location for its “Adventure sports”. Some of the Island’s are still inhabited and full of natural beauty. Due to its isolate and virgin beaches its become one of the best honeymoon destination in India.

Mom's Resource Hub

  1. Top 10 Green Cities In India
  2. Mughal architecture
  3. History of Cellular Jail - Kala Pani
  4. List of Indian States and Union Territories with Capital

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