West Bengal – State Information – Important Facts and Findings

WEST BENGAL Background In the ancient period, this region (present-day Bangladesh and West Bengal) was called Gangaridai. The word Gangaridai means the wealth of the Ganges. Megasthenes, the Greek traveler described Gangaridai in his work INDICA. Pre-historic Period The original people of this region spoke non-Aryan languages and they may have spoken Austric or Astro-Asiatic languages. West Bengal as part of Magadha, became part of the Indo-Aryan civilization by the 7th century BCE.…

Uttarakhand – State Information – Important facts

UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand was formed as the 27th State of India when it was carved out of northern Uttar Pradesh. The state is rich in natural resources especially water and forests with many glaciers, rivers, dense forests and snow-clad mountain peaks. Capital Dehradun (God’s Land – Dev Bhoomi) (In 2007, Uttaranchal was renamed as Uttarakhand) Date of Formation 09, November 2000 International Borders China (Tibet), Nepal State Borders Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh…

Uttar Pradesh – State’s information – important facts

UTTAR PRADESH Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is also the most populous state in India. Introduction Uttar Pradesh is one of the most ancient cradles of Indian culture. While it is true that no Harappa and Mohan-Jodaro have been discovered in the State, the antiquities found in Banda (Bundelkhand), Mirzapur and Meerut link its History to early Stone Age and Harappan era. Utensils of that age have also…

Tripura – State’s information and important facts

TRIPURA Tripura is a state in North-East India. Tripura is the 2nd most populous state in the North Eastern Region. It shares borders with Bangladesh, Mizoram and Assam. Tripura is surrounded by Bangladesh on its north, south and west. The state is connected with the rest of India by NH-44 that runs through Assam, Meghalaya, North Bengal, Kolkata and other parts of India. Capital Agartala Date of Formation October 15, 1949…

Telangana – State’s information and important facts

TELANGANA Telangana is the 29th and the youngest state in the Union of India. The Telangana region was part of the Hyderabad state from September 17th, 1948 to November 1st, 1956, until it was merged with Andhra state to form the Andhra Pradesh state. After decades of movement for a separate State, Telangana was created by passing the AP State Reorganization Bill in both houses of Parliament. It is said that both the name…

Tamil Nadu – State’s information and important facts

TAMIL NADU Introduction Tamil Nadu was one of the first British settlements in India. The State is the successor to the old Madras Presidency, which covered the bulk of the southern peninsula in 1901. The composite Madras State was later reorganized, and the present Tamil Nadu was formed. Tamil Nadu is bounded on the north by Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, on the west by Kerala, on the east by the Bay of Bengal,…

Sikkim – Indian State – In depth information

SIKKIM Sikkim has been given many names. The Lepchas, original inhabitants of the land called it Nye-mae-el `paradise’. The Limbus named it Su Khim or `new house’ while to the Bhutias it was Beymul Demazong `the hidden valley of rice’. The crowning glory of Sikkim is Mt. Khangchendzonga, the third highest mountain in the world. But for the Sikkimese Khangchendzonga is much more than a mountain and is revered as the abode…

Rajasthan – State’s Information – Must Know Facts

RAJASTHAN Introduction Rajasthan ‘Land of Kings’ or ‘Land of Kingdom’ is India’s largest state by area. The state located on northwest part of country and is a home of cultural diversity. Its features include the ruins of Indus Valley Civilization, Temples, Forts and Fortresses in almost every city. Rajasthan divided into 9 regions; Ajmer State, Hadoti, Dhundhar, Gorwar, Shekhawati, Mewar, Marwar, Vagad and Mewat which are equally rich in its heritage and…

Punjab – State’s information – Must know Facts

PUNJAB Introduction The first known documentation of the word ‘Punjab’ is in the writings of Ibn Batuta, who visited the region in the fourteenth century. The term came into wider use in the second half of the sixteenth century, and was used in the book Tarikh-e-Sher Shah Suri (1580), which describes the construction of a fort by ‘Sher Khan of Punjab’. Reference of ‘Punjab’ can also be found in volume one of “Ain-e-Akbari”,…

Odisha – State’s Information – Important Facts

ODISHA Situated on the coast along the Bay of Bengal, Odisha stands for its ancient glory and modern endeavour. Odisha topography comprises fertile plains along the coast and forested highlands towards the interior. The Odia people are generally of Indo-Aryan stock. The state is mostly famous for the Lord Jagannath temple which is situated in puri. Capital Cuttack (Till 1948) Bhubaneshwar (After 1948) Date of Formation 15th August 1947 Number of…

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