Himachal at a Glance: "Snow-laden Region"

Himachal Pradesh is (known as Devabhoomi, the abode of the Gods) a state in Northern India. Its area is 21,495 sq mt. (55,670 km2) and is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west, Haryana on the south-west, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east. Himachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. it was founded in January 25, 1971, with capital at Shimla covers the Area 55,673 km² for population of 68.65 Lakh.

Hemant Singh Updated: Jan 8, 2016 10:24 IST

Himachal Pradesh is (known as "Devabhoomi", the abode of the Gods) a state in Northern India. Its area is 21,495 sq mt. (55,670 km2) and is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west, Haryana on the south-west, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east. Himachal Pradesh is famous for its abundant natural beauty. it was founded in January 25, 1971, with capital at Shimla covers the Area 55,673 km² for population of 68.65 Lakh.

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Facts about Himachal Pradesh:

1. Area	55,673 sq km (established on 30 May 1987)
2. Population	68.64 lakh (2011 census)
3.Establishment	25 Jan. 1971
4. Principal official Language	Hindi, Punjabi, English
5. Capital	Shimla
6. Members of Lok Sabha	4
7.Districts	12

8. Legislature	Unicameral (68 Seats)
9. Airports	Jubbarhathi (near shimla)
10. Major Cities	Shimla, Solan, Dharmshala, Mandi, Sundar Nagar, Chamba
11. Festivals	Dussehra in Kullu – October, Phulaich Festival in Kinnaur – September, Baisakhi in Mandi – April, Dussehra, Holi, Lorhi and Baisakhi
12. Economy Size	US$ 16.162 billion, Over 93% of the population in Himachal depends directly upon agriculture which provides direct employment to 71% of its people.
13.Main Crops	Wheat, Maize, Tea, Fruit, Barley and Poppy
14. Literacy	82.80 %
15.Sex Ratio (as per 2011 census)	972 per thousand male
16.Child Sex Ratio	909 girls/ 1000 boys
17. Principal Folk Dances	Kinnauri Nati,Namgen, The Gugga Dance,The Jhamakada Dance,The Chhanak Chham Dance,The Ghurehi,The Dandras,The Thoda dance,The Kullu Natti.
18. Tourist Spots	Kullu, Manali (Jogini Waterfall), Shimla, Chamba (Khajjiar Lake,Chamera Lake,Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary), Dharmshala, Dalhousie, Mangra, Kasuali
19. State Density	123person/ km²
20. Religion in Himachal Pradesh (2011)	Hinduism (95.16%) Islam (2.18%) Sikhism (1.16%) Buddhism (1.14%) Christianity (0.18%) Jainism (0.02%) Other or none (0.2%)