As of July 2025, how many Indian States have a bicameral legislature (i.e. both, a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council)?
Indian States with Bicameral Legislature
A bicameral legislature is a system of governance where the legislative body is divided into two separate chambers or houses. In the context of Indian states, this means having both a Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).
Components of Bicameral Legislature
- Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha): This is the lower house, directly elected by the people. It's the primary law-making body in a state.
- Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad): This is the upper house. Members are elected indirectly through an electoral college system comprising members of the state legislature, graduates, teachers, and others. Not all Indian states have a Legislative Council.
States with Bicameral Legislatures
As of July 2025, several Indian states maintain a bicameral legislative structure. These states have established both a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council.
The states currently having a bicameral legislature are:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Bihar
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
- Telangana
- Uttar Pradesh
Total Count of States
By counting the states listed above, we find that there are Six Indian states which currently feature a bicameral legislature, comprising both a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council.
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