Difference between States and Union Territories
| Difference | States | Union Territory |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | It is an independent unit which is run by the state legislature, which either is unicameral or bicameral. | It is not an independent unit but is run by the administrators appointed by the President of India. |
| Administration | State Legislature: Governor; Chief Minister & Council of Ministers | Central Government through Lieutenant Governors (LGs) & Administrators. |
| Executive Head | Governor | Lt. Governor / Administrator |
| Centre’s relationship | Federal in character | Unitary in character |
| Election | Chief Minister is elected | An LG/Administrator is appointed by the President |
| Autonomy | Exists | Does not exist |
Note: Delhi and Puducherry are the UTs with legislatures and are governed by a Lieutenant Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers.
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