how many states and union territories are there in india

June 27, 2026

India currently has 28 states and 8 Union Territories , making a total of 36 administrative units.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

Number of states: 28.

Number of Union Territories: 8.

Total (states + UTs): 36.

Current Union Territories (just for context)

Some examples of Union Territories include Delhi, Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, and others, all together making 8 UTs as of 2026.

If you’d like, I can also list all 28 states and 8 Union Territories with their capitals.