The legislature of most States consists of only one House (the Legislative Assembly) whose members are directly elected by Indian citizens resident in that State. The Legislative Assembly is elected for a period of 5 years unless dissolved earlier. The legislative power of the State Legislative extends to all matters mentioned in the State List and in the Concurrent List of the seventh schedule to the Constitution. The legislative power of the State Legislative extends only to the territory of that State.
A few States which have two Houses have a Legislative Council in addition to the Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Council is a permanent body elected by specified electorates comprising members of the Legislative Assembly, University graduates, members of Municipalities and other local bodies. The Legislative Assembly is empowered to abolish the Legislative Council.
Source:-Guide to Indian Laws- By V. Ramakrishnan