India is divided into twenty eight states:

The state language of Andhra Pradesh is Telegu. It is located on the southeastern coast of India. The Andhra Pradesh is called the Ricebowl of India because it produces rice as 77% of its cash crop.

The state language of Arunachal Pradesh (अरुणाचल प्रदेश) is Hindi. Arunachal Pradesh contains a large Sino-Tibetan population because the area borders the Tibet region.

The state language of Assam is Assamese. Assam is known for its tea and its rich biodiversity. Assam is one of the few places in India where animals still have a stable habitat.

The state language of Bihar (बिहार) is Hindi. Ironically Bihar used to be a powerful center for learning and culture in the past, but now its economy and importance among other states has lagged since then.

The state language of Chhattisgarh (छत्तीसगढ) is Hindi. Population wise, females are in greater numbers than males. As a result, the women tend to have more say over matters than women in other parts of India.

The state language of Goa is Konkani (गोंय). Konkani is unique in that it doesn’t have a unique script. The official writing system is devanagari, but other scripts like Marathi are used. Goa is India’s smallest state.

The state language of Gujarat is Gujarati. Gujarat has one of the fast growing economies and has played an important role in the history of India’s economic trade and commerce.

The state language of Haryana (हरियाणा) is Hindi. Haryana contains mostly an agricultural industry, but it is also one of the fastest industralizing states in telecommunications, auto manufacturing, and textiles.

The state language of Himachal Pradesh (हिमाचल प्रदेश) is Hindi. There are many rivers in Himachal Pradesh, and because of this, it is the leading area for hydroelectric power.

The state language of Jammu and Kashmir is Kashmiri. Jammu and Kashmir occupies the northenmost part of India. Jammu is known for its shrines and attracts thousands of Hindu and Muslim pilgrims.

The state language of Jharkhand (झारखंड) is Hindi. Jharkhand has numerous mineral resources such as iron, coal, and copper. Jharkhand is also a densely forested population.

The state language of Karnataka is Kannada. The Karnataka area has made significant contributions to classical Indian music and writers from this region have received the most Jnanpith awards in India.

The state language of Kerala is Malayalam. Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India. The poverty level and health care facilities are one of the best in India.

The state language of Madhya Pradesh (मध्य प्रदेश) is Hindi. Madhya Pradesh is called the Hear of India because it is located in central India.

Check back for the rest of the states in the next post!