Hamirpur | |
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• Total | 5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 17,604 |
• Rank | 12 in HP |
Which is the smallest district in HP by area?
Highest,Largest,Longest and Smallest in HP:
Largest District Area-wise | Lahaul-Spiti |
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Smallest District Area-wise | Hamirpur |
Smallest District Population-wise | Lahaul-Spiti |
Smallest River- lengthwise | Yamuna |
Smallest Wildlife-sanctuary | Shilli (Solan) |
Which district of HP has lowest literacy rate?
Table 7.3 shows that Chamba district has the lowest literacy rate, followed by Sirmaur and Hamirpur district the highest, and closely followed by Una and Kangra districts.
Which district of HP has the largest area?
Lahaul and Spiti, with an area of 13,835 sq. km. is the largest district.
Which is the best district in Himachal Pradesh?
Best Places to visit in Himachal Pradesh
- Manali. Located in Kullu district, at an altitude of 2,050 meters, Manali captivates you with its snow-capped mountains and impressive views. …
- Khajjiar. Khajjiar is a hill station located in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. …
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- Dalhousie. …
- Parwanoo. …
- Sirmaur. …
- Kasauli. …
- Kasol.
What is the old name of Himachal Pradesh?
Trigarta:The state lay in the foothills drained by three rivers, i.e. Ravi, Beas and Satluj and hence the name. It is believed to have been an independent republic.
Which is longest river of HP?
The Chandrabhaga or Chenab (Vedic name Askni), the largest river (in terms of volume of water) is formed after the meeting of two streams namely, Chandra and Bhaga at Tandi, in Lahaul. It flows 122 kilometres (76 mi) and covers an area of 7,500 square kilometres (2,900 sq mi).
Which is the largest airport in HP?
Kangra Airport is the largest one in Himachal Pradesh.
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Kangra Airport.
Kangra Airport Gaggal Airport | |
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Airport type | Military/Public |
Operator | Indian Air Force Airports Authority of India |
Serves | Kangra, Dharamshala |
Location | Kangra Himachal Pradesh, India |
Which is the largest natural lake in HP?
Renuka Lake. The largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh, this lake is named after the goddess Renuka. It lies in the midst of a thickly-wooded valley in Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh.
How many rivers are in HP?
Rivers in Himachal Pradesh
The drainage system of Himachal Pradesh has five rivers – the Chandrabhaga or Chenab, the Sutlej, Ravi, Yamuna, and the Beas. These are perennial rivers fed either by a glacier or rainfall.
Which is the largest temple of HP?
Lakshana Devi Temple, Bharmour
Lakshana Devi Temple | |
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Deity | Durga, others |
Location | |
Location | Bharmour |
State | Himachal Pradesh |
Who was the first governor of HP?
Governors of Himachal Pradesh
# | Name | Took Office |
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1 | Sh. S. Chakravarti | 25 January 1971 |
2 | Sh. Amin ud-din Ahmad Khan | 17 February 1977 |
3 | Sh. A. K. Banerjee | 26 August 1981 |
4 | Sh. Hokishe Sema | 16 April 1983 |
Which is the smallest peak in Himachal Pradesh?
List of mountain peaks of Himachal Pradesh
Name of the peak | Altitude (meters) | Location |
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Shilla | 7025 | Kinnaur |
Reo Purgyil | 6816 | Kinnaur |
Gya | 6795 | Spiti |
Leo Pargial II North Peak | 6791 | Kinnaur |
Which is the coolest place in Himachal Pradesh?
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh’s tourist hotspot Manali recorded minus 1.5 degrees Celsius, while Keylong was the coldest place in the state at minus 6.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the meteorological department said.
Can I settle in Himachal Pradesh?
You can settle in foothill area of himachal pradesh. Foothill areas are easily connected with national highways and every big city of the state lies on foothills.
Can you buy property in Shimla?
According to the Himachal Pradesh Apartment and Property Regulation Act, 2005, non-domiciles can buy a plot of land or apartment from a licensed builder, without seeking any approvals from the government but limitations exist for non-agriculturists buying land used for agricultural purposes.