Tropic of Cancer: States of India & Short Trick
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N latitude) passes through the center of India, dividing the country into almost two equal parts. It passes through 8 Indian states.
💡 The Super Short Trick
To remember all 8 states in sequence (from West to East), use this popular Hindi mnemonic:
"मित्र पर गमछा झार" (Mitra Par Gamcha Jhar)
Trick Breakdown:
| Syllable | State |
|---|---|
| मि (Mi) | मिजोरम (Mizoram) |
| त्र (Tra) | त्रिपुरा (Tripura) |
| प (Pa) | पश्चिम बंगाल (West Bengal) |
| र (Ra) | राजस्थान (Rajasthan) |
| ग (Ga) | गुजरात (Gujarat) |
| म (Ma) | मध्य प्रदेश (Madhya Pradesh) |
| छा (Cha) | छत्तीसगढ़ (Chhattisgarh) |
| झार (Jhar) | झारखंड (Jharkhand) |
📍 Key Geography Facts
- Latitude: 23° 30' N (23.5° N).
- Mahi River: This is the only river in India that crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice.
- States Count: 8 States.
- Sun Over Head: The sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer during the Summer Solstice (June 21).
💡 Tip
While the trick is helpful, also try to visualize these states on the Indian map from West to East:Gujarat → Rajasthan → MP → Chhattisgarh → Jharkhand → West Bengal → Tripura → Mizoram.