Learning India’s states and capitals doesn’t have to be boring! Kids can remember them easily with this rhyming story map — a mix of fun facts, rhythm, and imagination.
Let’s explore India together through this creative map game for kids, where every state becomes a character with its capital shining bright!
28 States – Rhyming Story with Capitals
1. Andhra Pradesh – Amaravati
Andhra’s waves and spicy taste,
Amaravati builds dreams in haste.
2. Arunachal Pradesh – Itanagar
Sun greets Itanagar first each day,
Arunachal’s hills shout “Hurray!”
3. Assam – Dispur
Assam’s tea fills every cup,
Dispur’s gardens wake you up.
4. Bihar – Patna
Patna stands by Ganga’s side,
In Bihar’s heart, traditions reside.
5. Chhattisgarh – Raipur
Raipur hums where forests grow,
Chhattisgarh’s rivers gently flow.
6. Goa – Panaji
Panaji dances by the sea,
Goa’s fun is wild and free!
7. Gujarat – Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar’s light so grand,
Gujarat spins pride by hand.
8. Haryana – Chandigarh
Chandigarh blooms, planned and neat,
Haryana’s courage can’t be beat.
9. Himachal Pradesh – Shimla
Shimla’s apples, snow, and song,
Himachal’s beauty all year long.
10. Jharkhand – Ranchi
Ranchi sparkles in forest green,
Jharkhand’s mines hide gems unseen.
11. Karnataka – Bengaluru
Bengaluru codes from dusk to dawn,
Karnataka’s culture carries on.
12. Kerala – Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram’s waves so sweet,
Kerala’s backwaters gently greet.
13. Madhya Pradesh – Bhopal
Bhopal’s lakes in morning light,
Madhya Pradesh roars with tiger’s might.
14. Maharashtra – Mumbai
Mumbai dreams in city glow,
Maharashtra’s spirit steals the show.
15. Manipur – Imphal
Imphal’s dancers swirl so fine,
Manipur moves to rhythm divine.
16. Meghalaya – Shillong
Shillong’s rainbows, clouds, and song,
Meghalaya smiles all day long.
17. Mizoram – Aizawl
Aizawl’s hills so neat and green,
Mizoram’s homes — the cleanest seen!
18. Nagaland – Kohima
Kohima drums with warrior pride,
Nagaland’s stories never hide.
19. Odisha – Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar’s temples touch the skies,
Odisha’s art and heart both rise.
20. Punjab – Chandigarh
Chandigarh dances to bhangra beat,
Punjab’s golden fields smell sweet.
21. Rajasthan – Jaipur
Jaipur’s palaces blush in pink,
Rajasthan’s sands make camels think.
22. Sikkim – Gangtok
Gangtok sleeps near mountains tall,
Sikkim’s peace enchants all.
23. Tamil Nadu – Chennai
Chennai’s waves and temples wide,
Tamil Nadu’s pride runs deep inside.
24. Telangana – Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s biryani steals the show,
Telangana’s pearls forever glow.
25. Tripura – Agartala
Agartala’s charm is royal and bright,
Tripura dreams in moonlit night.
26. Uttar Pradesh – Lucknow
Lucknow greets with “Tehzeeb” and grace,
Uttar Pradesh — a soulful place.
27. Uttarakhand – Dehradun
Dehradun rests in mountain air,
Uttarakhand’s spirit — calm and rare.
28. West Bengal – Kolkata
Kolkata hums with songs and art,
West Bengal beats with creative heart.
8 Union Territories – Mini Rhymes for Memory Boost
1. Andaman & Nicobar Islands – Port Blair
Port Blair’s waves in turquoise play,
Andaman dreams by coral bay.
2. Chandigarh – Chandigarh
Chandigarh shines — so neat, so fair,
A union land with modern flair.
3. Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu – Daman
Daman’s breeze and Haveli’s light,
Twin cultures merge — a joyful sight.
4. Delhi – New Delhi
New Delhi stands with power grand,
India’s capital, proud and planned.
5. Jammu & Kashmir – Srinagar
Srinagar’s lakes with houseboats gleam,
J&K’s charm feels like a dream.
6. Ladakh – Leh
Leh’s sky glows deep and blue,
Ladakh whispers peace to you.
7. Lakshadweep – Kavaratti
Kavaratti’s waves in rhythm meet,
Lakshadweep’s beauty — calm and sweet.
8. Puducherry – Puducherry
Puducherry blends in French delight,
Peaceful hearts and beaches bright.
Practice Exercise for Kids
Let’s test your “Map Memory Power”!
Activity 1 – Match the Rhyme!
Match the capital with its state:
- Amaravati → ?
- Bhubaneswar → ?
- Dehradun → ?
- Kohima → ?
- Chennai → ?
(Answers: 1-Andhra Pradesh, 2-Odisha, 3-Uttarakhand, 4-Nagaland, 5-Tamil Nadu)
Activity 2 – Draw Your Story Map!
Make your own “Character Map of India” — draw each state as a fun icon (e.g., Kerala as a coconut, Rajasthan as a camel). Write the rhyme line below it!
Activity 3 – Quiz Time!
Ask a friend:
“Which capital has the Taj Mahal nearby?”
“Which state’s capital is famous for tea?”
“Where do houseboats float on calm lakes?”
Closing Thought
This rhyming story map isn’t just a poem — it’s a learning game that helps kids visualize, recall, and love geography.
Make learning about India’s states and capitals as joyful as singing a song!
