Which is the longest river of HP?
Chandrabhaga
Which is the largest district in HP?
Highest,Largest,Longest and Smallest in HP:
| Largest District Area-wise | Lahaul-Spiti |
|---|---|
| Largest District Population-wise | Kangra |
| Largest River | Chenab |
| Largest Glacier | Bada Shigri(in Lahaul-spiti) |
| Largest Natural Lake | Renuka Lake(in Sirmour) |
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At which place does the Satluj river enter HP?
Satluj River in Himachal : Satluj rises from beyond Indian borders in the Southern slopes of the Kailash mountain near Mansarover lake from Rakas lake, as Longcchen Khabab river ( in Tibet ). It is the largest among the five rivers of Himachal Pradesh.
Which is the highest peak of HP?
List of mountain peaks of Himachal Pradesh
| Name of the peak | Altitude (meters) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Reo Purgyil | 6,816 | Kinnaur |
| Gya | 6,794 | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Leo Pargial / Reo Purgyil North Peak | 6,791 | Kinnaur |
| Ninjeri | 6,646 | Kinnaur |
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Which is the lowest literate district in HP?
According to the 2001 census, the districts of Chamba, Sirmaur, Lahaul-Spiti and Kullu were the low female literacy districts in the State context.
District-wise population and literacy in Himachal.
| District | Hamirpur |
|---|---|
| 2001 Census Population | 6.79 |
| 2011 Census Population | 454293 |
| 6.63 | |
| Per cent Decadal rate of growth | 10.08 |
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Which district has lowest literacy rate in HP?
Himachal Pradesh has a Literacy rate of 83.78 percent, with male literacy at 90.83 percent and female literacy at 76.60 percent.
Map of Himachal Pradesh Sex Ratio.
| District | Bilaspur |
|---|---|
| Female population | 189229 |
| Growth | 12.08 |
| Sex ratio | 981 |
| Literacy | 85.67 |
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How many towns and cities are in HP?
List of cities in Himachal Pradesh by population
| Rank | Name | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shimla | 142,555 |
| 2 | Solan | 34,206 |
| 3 | Dharamsala | 19,124 |
| 4 | Baddi | 22,601 |
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Which is the biggest village in Himachal Pradesh?
Dehlan
How many states does HP have?
The state of Himachal Pradesh is divided into 12 districts which are grouped into three divisions, Shimla, Kangra and Mandi. The districts are further divided into 69 subdivisions, 78 blocks and 145 Tehsils.
Which dam is built across the river Sutlej?
Bhakra Dam
Why is satluj called Red River?
On many occasions, the Sutlej is called as the Red River. The river is the easternmost tributary of the Indus River. The Sutlej River usually runs according to a west to southwest itinerary moving into India via the Shipki La Pass located in Himachal Pradesh.
Which rivers flow in Himachal Pradesh?
Major Rivers Flowing in Himachal Pradesh
- Yamuna.
- Ghagghar.
- Beas.
- Satluj.
- Chenab.
In which district of HP is Cholang peak?
Kangra District
In which district of HP is Narsingh tibba peak?
Chamba district
What is height of Shilla peak?
Shilla is a mountain peak close to Spiti Valley, part of the Himalaya mountains. Its peak is 6,132 metres (20,118 ft) above sea level. It is in Himachal Pradesh in Northern India.
Who is the DC of Hamirpur HP?
Ashwani Kumar Chaudhary is new DC of Lahaul-Spiti and Rakesh Kumar Prajapat has been appointed DC of Hamirpur. Harikesh Meena has been appointed as DC of Chamba while Vivek Bhatia has been made as the deputy commissioner of Bilaspur.
How many districts are there in Himachal Pradesh?
12 districts
How many MP seats are there in Himachal Pradesh?
Himachal Pradesh has four Lok Sabha seats (Parliamentary constituencies) in 2019, Kangra, Shimla, Mandi and Hamirpur. Of these, Shimla is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
Which is the richest village in Himachal Pradesh?
Situated atop a hill in Jubbal-Kotkhai block, in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, is the picturesque village Kiari. At one time this gram panchayat boasted the highest per capita income in the State and was even named among the 10 richest villages in Asia.
Which is the biggest village in India?
Gahmar
What is the old name of Himachal Pradesh?
Old Names and Founders of Ancient Towns/Places in Himachal Pradesh
| Town | Old Name | Founder |
|---|---|---|
| Bharmour | Brahampur | Maru Varman |
| Chamba | – | Sahil Verman |
| Dalhousie | – | Lord Dalhousie |
| Hamirpur | – | Hamir Chand |
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How wealthy is Himachal Pradesh?
Himachal Pradesh is the 13th-highest-income Indian state / union territory by GSDP per capita (₹160,719 (US$2,200)). The top 10 Indian states and union territories by GDP per capita are: Goa, Delhi, Sikkim, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Haryana, Telangana, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Karnataka.
What is the population of HP?
6.856 million (2012)
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has its boundary with Uttarakhand?
Saharanpur district
Photo in the article by “Wikipedia” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parvati_River_(Himachal_Pradesh)