Essential information about every state and union territory in India.A handy ready-reckoner to everything you want to know about the diverse regions, cultures and politics that make up the country that is India, The Penguin Guide to the States and Union Territories of India is an immensely useful reference tool for students, examination candidates, office executives and the general reader. This completely revised edition provides authentic and up-to-date data on the twenty-eight states, six union territories and the national capital territory of Delhi that constitute India. The comprehensive account of each state and union territory includes:

A brief history of the region
A summary of political developments since Independence
Demographic statistics
A geographic profile
cultural overview
Economic data
Listings of major educational institutions, tourist attractions, national parks and airports
A detailed map