North IndiaStateHP
Himachal Pradesh
Capital: Shimla
#18
Area Rank
#21
Pop. Rank
82.8%
Literacy
12
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalShimla (summer), Dharamshala (winter)
Largest CityShimla
Formation25 January 1971
Population68 lakh (2011)
Area55,673 sq km
LanguagesHindi, Pahari
Literacy Rate82.8%
Districts12
Major RiversBeas, Ravi, Chenab, Sutlej, Yamuna
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.Smallest hill state by population
- 2.Highest proportion of forest cover among northern states
- 3.Highest apple-producing state in India
- 4.Shimla was the summer capital of British India
- 5.Dalai Lama's government-in-exile is based in Dharamshala (McLeod Ganj)
- 6.Spiti Valley is one of the coldest inhabited places in India
- 7.Rohtang Pass (3978 m) connects Kullu with Lahaul-Spiti
โญFamous For
Shimla hill stationManaliRohtang PassDharamshala (Dalai Lama HQ)Apple orchardsKullu-Manali
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟPin Valley National Park
- ๐ฟGreat Himalayan National Park (UNESCO)
- ๐ฟKibber Wildlife Sanctuary
Tips
- โGreat Himalayan National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2014)
- โHP was granted full statehood on 25 January 1971 under Indira Gandhi
- โShimla Agreement (1972) โ signed between India and Pakistan after 1971 war
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Himachal Pradesh?
When was Himachal Pradesh officially formed?