Himachal Pradesh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Himachal Pradesh
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| Etymology: Himachal (meaning 'snow-laden') and Pradesh (meaning 'province or territory') | |||||||||||||||||||||
Location in India
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| State |  India |
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| Union territory | 1 November 1956 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| State | 25 January 1971 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital | Shimla Dharamshala |
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| 12 Districts |
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| • Body | Government of Himachal Pradesh | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| • Total | 55,673 km2 (21,495 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Area rank | 17th | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,864,602 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| • Rank | 21st | ||||||||||||||||||||
| • Density | 123/km2 (320/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| • Official | Hindi | ||||||||||||||||||||
| • Additional official | Sanskrit | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ISO 3166 code | IN-HP | ||||||||||||||||||||
| HDI (2018) |  0.725 (High) · 8th |
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| Literacy | 83.78% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| It was elevated to the status of state by the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Himachal Pradesh (Hindi: हिमाचल प्रदेश) (Punjabi: ਹਿਮਾਚਲ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼) is a state in northern India. Shimla is the Summer capital and Dharamshala is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh. It covers an area of 56,019 km² (21,629 mi²), although the border with China is still disputed. The land contains high mountains. In traditional Indian geography it falls under the North Indian zone. It borders the disputed Indian-occupied territory of Indian-administered Kashmir to the north.
Himachal Pradesh was part of Indian Punjab before 1966.
The State of HP is divided into three Divisions, namely Mandi Division, Kangra Division, Shimla Division. The divisions are further sub-divided into 12 districts. These are further divided into 55 sub-divisions, 82 tehsils and 35 sub-tehsils.
Gallery
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Mountain peaks in Lahul, Himachal Pradesh
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Lady near Rothang Pass, Himachal Pradesh
Provincial symbols of Himachal Pradesh
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Western tragopan, provincial bird of Himachal Pradesh
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Snow Leopard, provincial animal of Himachal Pradesh
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Cedrus deodara, provincial tree of Himachal Pradesh
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Pink Rhododendron , provincial flower of Himachal Pradesh
Images for kids
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Bathu ki Ladi Temples, near Maharana Pratap Sagar in Kangra are believed to be constructed by Pandavas
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Tributary of Chandra, Lahaul and Spiti, from Rohtang Pass (elev. 3,980 m, 13,058 ft)
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Indian paradise flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi) in Kullu
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Black bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus)
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The Mall Road is the central business district of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh's capital city.
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Terrace farming is the most common form of agricultural practice in the state.
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Apple blossoms in Manali, Himachal Pradesh
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Tea gardens in Dharamsala
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Paragliding in Bir Billing.
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Khirganga is one of the most popular treks in Himachal.
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Gaggal Airport
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Kalka-Shimla Railway
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Kangra Valley Railway
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NH 5 in Himachal Pradesh
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A man in Kullu, wearing a traditional Himachali cap.
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A village in Mandi district
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Kibber Village, Spiti
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Gaddi nomads
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Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital at Shimla
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Indian Institute of Advanced Study at Shimla
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IIT Mandi campus, Jan '20
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See also
In Spanish: Himachal Pradesh para niños
