New Delhi: We love to be known by different names besides our real names. These different names are called nicknames or sobriquets, bynames or epithets. Nicknames express affection, playfulness, contempt or a particular character trait. The word ‘nickname’ derives from the Middle English word ‘ekename’, meaning ‘also-name’. Not only do humans have nicknames, but there are places around the world that are popularly known by different names. For example, Himachal Pradesh is known as the All-Season State of India or Apple State. Do you know which state is called ‘the rice bowl of India’? Well, the answer to this is Chhattisgarh. All states and union territories in India are known by some name or the other.
In this article, we will provide you with the nicknames of states and UTs and a list of cities and their nicknames.
Full List of nicknames of Indian states, Union Territories and cites
States and Union Territories
States/UTs
Nicknames
Andhra Pradesh
Kohinoor of India, Egg Bowl of India
Arunachal Pradesh
Land of rising Sun, Land of dawn-lit mountains, Orchid state, Botanists Paradise
Assam
Kamarupa, Tea City of India, Land of Blue Hills and Red River
Bihar
Land of Monasteries
Chhattisgarh
Rice Bowl of India, Tribal Heart of India
Goa
Pearl of the Orient
Gujarat
Land of Lions, Jewel of Western India Haryana Milk Pail of India, Denmark of India, Breadbasket of India, Land of Rotis, The Home of Gods
Himachal Pradesh
All season state of India, Mountain State, Apple State, Land of Gods, Land of the Brave
Jharkhand
Land of Forest (Vananchal)
Karnataka
Silicon Valley of India, IT Capital of India
Kerala
Spice Garden of India, God own’s country
Madhya Pradesh
Soya Region of India, Heart of India, Tiger state of India
Maharashtra
Gateway of India, Queen of Sahyadri Hills (Mahabaleshwar)
Manipur
The Jewel of India, Land of Gems Meghalaya Abode of the Clouds, Scotland of the East
Mizoram
Land of the Mizos, Land of Hills, Molasses basin
Nagaland
Land of Warriors, Falcon capital of the world, Switzerland of the East, Land of Festivals
Odisha
Land of Lord Jagannath, Soul of India Punjab Land of Five rivers, Breadbasket of India
Rajasthan
Land of Kings or Land of Kingdom, Land of Forts
Sikkim
Valley of Rice, Land of Peace and Tranquility
Tamil Nadu
Land of Temples, Hub of India Telangana Capital of Biryani
Tripura
Hill Tipperah
Uttar Pradesh
The Heartland of India, Sugar Bowl of India, Land of legends, holy river, ancient cities
Uttarakhand
Land of the Gods (Devbhoomi), Valley of Flowers
West Bengal
Melting pot of cultures, Hub of all cultural traits
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Man Island, Mini India, Emerald Island
Chandigarh
The City Beautiful
Daman Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
Daman
Delhi
City of Rallies, Food Capital of India
Jammu and Kashmir
Heaven in India, Mini Switzerland of India (Kashmir), Paradise on Earth
Ladakh
The Land of High Passes, Land of Mystic Lamas, Broken Moon Land
Lakshadweep
Laccadive Islands, Coral Island
Puducherry
Paris of the East, French Riviera of the East, Cote d’Azur of the East
Indian Cities
S.No.
Indian Cities
Nickname
1
Ajmer (Rajasthan)
Khwaja ki Nagri
2
Akola (Maharashtra)
The Cotton City
3
Alappuzha (Kerala)
Venice of the East
4
Anand (Gujarat)
Milk City
5
Asansol (West Bengal)
Land of Black Diamond
6
Bardoli (Gujarat)
Butter City
7
Bengaluru (Karnataka)
1. Silicon Valley of India
2. Science of India
3. Garden of India
8
Bhagalpur (Bihar)
Silk City
9
Bishnupur (West Bengal)
Temple City of Bengal
10
Chennai (Tamil Nadu)
1. Detroit of Asia
2. Healthcare Capital of India
11
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)
1. Manchester of South India
2. Textile City of India
12
Darjeeling (West Bengal)
Queen of the Hills
13
Dehradun (Uttrakhand)
Indian City of Love
14
Dhanbad (Jharkhand)
Coal Capital of India
15
Dibrugarh (Assam)
Tea City of India
16
Durgapur (West Bengal)
Ruhr of India
17
Erode (Tamil Nadu)
Turmeric City of India
18
Gaya (Bihar)
The City of Enlightenment
19
Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
1. Green City
2. Twin City (with Ahmedabad)
20
Guntur (Andhra Pradesh)
Chilli Capital of India
21
Hajipur (Bihar)
Bananas City
22
Howrah (West Bengal)
1. Land of Figurines
2. Village of Reui
23
Hyderabad (Telangana)
1. City of Pearls
2. City of Nizams
24
Jaipur (Rajasthan)
1. Pink City of India
2. Heritage City
25
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)
Steel City of India
26
Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
1. Blue City
2. Sun City
27
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Leather City
28
Kochi (Kerala)
The Queen of the Arabian Sea
29
Kodagu (Karnataka)
Scotland of India
30
Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu)
Princess of Hill stations
31
Kolkata (West Bengal)
City of Joy
32
Kollam (Kerala)
Cashew Capital of the World
33
Kolhapur (Maharashtra)
City of Wrestlers
34
Kozhikode (Kerala)
City of Spices
35
Krishnanagar (West Bengal)
Land of Figurines
36
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh)
The Gateway of Rayalaseema
37
Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu)
Cambridge of South India
38
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
City of Nawabs
39
Madurai (Tamil Nadu)
City of Festivals
40
Malappuram (Kerala)
Soccer Capital
41
Malda (West Bengal)
Mango City
42
Mangaluru (Karnataka)
Ice cream capital of India
43
Midnapore (West Bengal)
City of Tribal Tradition
44
Mumbai (Maharashtra)
1. Gateway of India
2. Hollywood of India
45
Mussoorie (Uttarakhand)
Queen of the Mountains
46
Muzaffarpur (Bihar)
The Land of Leechi
47
Mysuru (Karnataka)
Sandalwood City
48
Nabadwip (West Bengal)
Oxford of Bengal
49
Nagpur (Maharashtra)
Orange City
50
Ooty (Tamil Nadu)
Queen of Hill Stations
51
Palakkad (Kerala)
Land of Palm trees
52
Patiala (Punjab)
Royal City
53
Panipat (Haryana)
City of Weavers
54
Pune (Maharashtra)
1. Oxford of the East
2. Queen of Deccan
55
Rajamahendravaram (Andhra Pradesh)
Cultural Capital of Andhra Pradesh
56
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand)
1. Adventure Capital of India
2. Yoga Capital of the World
57
Siliguri (West Bengal)
1. Gateway to the Dooars
2. City of Hospitality
58
Surat (Gujarat)
1. City of Diamonds
2. Silk City of India
59
Thrissur (Kerala)
1. The Cultural Capital of Kerala
2. Land of Poorams
3. The land of Vadakkumnathan
4. Gold capital of India
60
Tezpur (Assam)
City of Blood
61
Trivandrum (Kerala)
Evergreen City of India
62
Udaipur (Rajasthan)
1. White City
2. City of Lakes
3. Venice of the East
63
Vadodara (Gujarat)
1. Banyan City
2. Cultural Capital of Gujarat/Sanskari Nagari
3. Power Hub of India
4. Pensioners’ City
City and state nicknames in India reflect their unique features, such as location, natural beauty, lakes, industries, and crops. Each city and state has a story behind its name, making it special. These nicknames showcase the distinct characteristics and products of these places.
Nicknames of Indian Cities, States and UTs Full List: India’s states and cities boast a rich tapestry of nicknames, reflecting their unique identities. From the “Rice Bowl of India” for Chhattisgarh to Himachal Pradesh as the “Apple State”, these sobriquets offer glimpses into the region’s geography, culture, and economy. This article explores the fascinating world of Indian place nicknames. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
