how many union territories are there in india

There are currently 8 union territories in India. They are:Andaman and Nicobar Islands

• Chandigarh
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli
• Daman and Diu
• Jammu and Kashmir
• Ladakh
• Lakshadweep
• Puducherry

The union territories are governed by the President of India through an administrator appointed by him/her. They do not have their own legislatures, but they do have some limited powers of self-government.

The union territories were created for a variety of reasons, including:To provide a separate administration for territories that are not large enough or populous enough to be considered states.
To provide a separate administration for territories that are strategically important or that have a special status.
To provide a separate administration for territories that are inhabited by people of a particular religion or ethnic group.

The union territories play an important role in the Indian government. They are home to a significant portion of the Indian population, and they contribute to the country's economy and security.