Formation of States in India

India is a diverse country with different languages, cultures, and traditions. To ensure better administration and governance, the country was divided into states and union territories. The process of state formation in India started after independence in 1947.

Formation of Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh was the first state to be formed in India. It was formed on 1st October 1953, under the States Reorganization Act, 1956. Andhra Pradesh was created by merging the Telugu-speaking areas of the Madras Presidency with the state of Hyderabad. The capital of Andhra Pradesh was Hyderabad until 2014, when the state of Telangana was formed.

Formation of Haryana

Haryana was formed on 1st November 1966, under the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966. It was carved out of the former state of Punjab to create a separate state for the Hindi-speaking population in the northern part of India. Chandigarh, the capital of Haryana, is a union territory and shared with Punjab.

Formation of Nagaland

Nagaland was formed on 1st December 1963, as the 16th state of India. It was created out of the Naga Hills district of Assam and became a full-fledged state under the Statehood Act of 1962. The capital of Nagaland is Kohima.

Formation of Telangana

Telangana was formed on 2nd June 2014, under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014. It was created by separating ten districts of Andhra Pradesh and making it a separate state. Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, is a joint capital with Andhra Pradesh, but the state has its own High Court.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Andhra Pradesh was the first state to be formed in India, on 1st October 1953. Haryana, Nagaland, and Telangana were formed later in 1966, 1963, and 2014 respectively. The formation of states in India has helped in better administration and governance of the country.