As of 2025, how many Union Territories are there in India, and how many of them have a Legislative Assembly as per the Constitution of India?
8 Union Territories in India
As of 2025, India has 8 Union Territories. These are regions administered directly by the central government, as distinct from the states.
Union Territories List
The current list of India's 8 Union Territories includes:
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Chandigarh
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
- Delhi (National Capital Territory)
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Ladakh
- Lakshadweep
- Puducherry
Legislative Assemblies in UTs
The Constitution of India provides for the establishment of Legislative Assemblies in some Union Territories. These assemblies allow for local elected representation and law-making powers on certain subjects within the territory.
Out of the 8 Union Territories, 3 have a Legislative Assembly. These are:
- Delhi (National Capital Territory)
- Puducherry
- Jammu and Kashmir
The remaining Union Territories do not have elected legislative bodies.
Answer Summary
Therefore, in the context of the question, as of 2025, there are 8 Union Territories in India, and 3 of them have a Legislative Assembly as per the Constitution of India.
Important Questions from Union and its Territories
- Which union territory was added to India by the Fourteenth Amendment Act, 1962?
What type of majority is required to pass laws under Articles 2 and 3, as per Article 4(2) in Indian parliament?
- Under Article 239 of the Constitution, a Union Territory is administered by:
Which of the following pairs of Union Territories were merged to form a single Indian Union Territory in 2020?
Which of the following pairs of Union Territories were merged to form a single Indian Union Territory in 2020?
