Bharat Aawaz
Do you know how many states have their formation Day on November 1?
November First, A Nation's Grace,
Bright areas have found their place.
State wise woven fabric,
Culture bound, proud and noble.
On November 1, India shines,
A source of pride for the state ranks.
Each region, unique and strong,
Together in a lifelong bond.
Many states and union territories in India celebrate 1st November as Statehood Day. Here are those that mark their formation or reorganization on this date:
1. Karnataka
Karnataka, originally known as Mysore, was reorganized on November 1, 1956 based on linguistic boundaries. This day is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava.
2. Kerala
Kerala was also formed on November 1, 1956 by reorganizing the Malayalam-speaking regions of Travancore, Cochin and Malabar.
3. Madhya Pradesh
On November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganization Act, several Hindi-speaking areas were merged to form the state.
4. Punjab and Haryana
On November 1, 1966, the state of Punjab was reorganized and Haryana was created as a separate state based on linguistic demographics. Chandigarh is recognized as a union territory and joint capital of both states.
5. Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1, 2000, out of Madhya Pradesh, as part of the movement to create a separate state for the Chhattisgarh-speaking population.
6. Andhra Pradesh (formerly Telangana)
Although present-day Andhra Pradesh was further divided with the formation of Telangana in 2014, the creation of Andhra Pradesh as a linguistic state for Telugu speakers also dates back to November 1, 1956.
7. Other Union Territories
Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands also observe 1 November as their formation day as they were officially established as union territories on this date.
November 1 is observed as Statehood Day in seven states (Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh) and three Union Territories (Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
November First, A Nation's Grace,
Bright areas have found their place.
State wise woven fabric,
Culture bound, proud and noble.
On November 1, India shines,
A source of pride for the state ranks.
Each region, unique and strong,
Together in a lifelong bond.
Many states and union territories in India celebrate 1st November as Statehood Day. Here are those that mark their formation or reorganization on this date:
1. Karnataka
Karnataka, originally known as Mysore, was reorganized on November 1, 1956 based on linguistic boundaries. This day is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava.
2. Kerala
Kerala was also formed on November 1, 1956 by reorganizing the Malayalam-speaking regions of Travancore, Cochin and Malabar.
3. Madhya Pradesh
On November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganization Act, several Hindi-speaking areas were merged to form the state.
4. Punjab and Haryana
On November 1, 1966, the state of Punjab was reorganized and Haryana was created as a separate state based on linguistic demographics. Chandigarh is recognized as a union territory and joint capital of both states.
5. Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1, 2000, out of Madhya Pradesh, as part of the movement to create a separate state for the Chhattisgarh-speaking population.
6. Andhra Pradesh (formerly Telangana)
Although present-day Andhra Pradesh was further divided with the formation of Telangana in 2014, the creation of Andhra Pradesh as a linguistic state for Telugu speakers also dates back to November 1, 1956.
7. Other Union Territories
Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands also observe 1 November as their formation day as they were officially established as union territories on this date.
November 1 is observed as Statehood Day in seven states (Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh) and three Union Territories (Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
Do you know how many states have their formation Day on November 1?
November First, A Nation's Grace,
Bright areas have found their place.
State wise woven fabric,
Culture bound, proud and noble.
On November 1, India shines,
A source of pride for the state ranks.
Each region, unique and strong,
Together in a lifelong bond.
Many states and union territories in India celebrate 1st November as Statehood Day. Here are those that mark their formation or reorganization on this date:
1. Karnataka
Karnataka, originally known as Mysore, was reorganized on November 1, 1956 based on linguistic boundaries. This day is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava.
2. Kerala
Kerala was also formed on November 1, 1956 by reorganizing the Malayalam-speaking regions of Travancore, Cochin and Malabar.
3. Madhya Pradesh
On November 1, 1956, following the States Reorganization Act, several Hindi-speaking areas were merged to form the state.
4. Punjab and Haryana
On November 1, 1966, the state of Punjab was reorganized and Haryana was created as a separate state based on linguistic demographics. Chandigarh is recognized as a union territory and joint capital of both states.
5. Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh was formed on November 1, 2000, out of Madhya Pradesh, as part of the movement to create a separate state for the Chhattisgarh-speaking population.
6. Andhra Pradesh (formerly Telangana)
Although present-day Andhra Pradesh was further divided with the formation of Telangana in 2014, the creation of Andhra Pradesh as a linguistic state for Telugu speakers also dates back to November 1, 1956.
7. Other Union Territories
Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman and Nicobar Islands also observe 1 November as their formation day as they were officially established as union territories on this date.
November 1 is observed as Statehood Day in seven states (Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh) and three Union Territories (Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Andaman & Nicobar Islands).
