Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is an Indian State located in the Northern region of India. Himachal Pradesh state is established on 25-Jan-1971 and the capital of Himachal Pradesh is Shimla. Himachal Pradesh is a stunning state, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and scenic valleys. It's where you can find famous hill stations like Shimla and Manali, where people go for winter fun and summer retreats. Himachal Pradesh is known for its adventure sports, like skiing and trekking, and it's a great place to explore nature and have fun! The major cities of Himachal Pradesh include Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, Solan, Dharamshala etc., while the largest city in the state is Shimla. When it comes to rivers, Beas, Sutlej, Ravi are the main rivers of Himachal Pradesh state.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Himachal Pradesh is 55,673 km², including 55,402.18 km² of rural area and 270.82 km² of urban area. Hindi, Pahari are the main languages spoken in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh has a sex ratio of approximately 971 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Himachal Pradesh is IN-HP.
List of Districts of Himachal Pradesh
For administrative purposes, Himachal Pradesh state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh. Here is the complete list of Himachal Pradesh districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilaspur | 1,167 | 3,81,956 | 327 |
| 2 | Chamba | 6,522 | 5,19,080 | 80 |
| 3 | Hamirpur | 1,118 | 4,54,768 | 407 |
| 4 | Kangra | 5,739 | 15,10,075 | 263 |
| 5 | Kinnaur | 6,401 | 84,121 | 13 |
| 6 | Kullu | 5,503 | 4,37,903 | 80 |
| 7 | Lahul & Spiti | 13,841 | 31,564 | 2 |
| 8 | Mandi | 3,950 | 9,99,777 | 253 |
| 9 | Shimla | 5,131 | 8,14,010 | 159 |
| 10 | Sirmaur | 2,825 | 5,29,855 | 188 |
| 11 | Solan | 1,936 | 5,80,320 | 300 |
| 12 | Una | 1,540 | 5,21,173 | 338 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Lahul & Spiti is the largest district in Himachal Pradesh covering an area of 13841.0001067179 km², while Hamirpur is the smallest district covering an area of 1117.99990824324 km². Kangra is the most populous, whereas Lahul & Spiti is the least populous district in Himachal Pradesh state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Lahul & Spiti | Kangra |
| Smallest District | Hamirpur | Hamirpur |
Population of Himachal Pradesh
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Himachal Pradesh State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Himachal Pradesh State is 68,64,602, with around 34,81,873 males and 33,82,729 females.
- About 61,76,050 people live in rural areas, including nearly 31,10,345 males and 30,65,705 females.
- Approximately 6,88,552 people live in urban areas, including around 3,71,528 males and 3,17,024 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61,76,050 | 6,88,552 | 68,64,602 |
| Male Population | 31,10,345 | 3,71,528 | 34,81,873 |
| Female Population | 30,65,705 | 3,17,024 | 33,82,729 |
Households in Himachal Pradesh
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Himachal Pradesh State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Himachal Pradesh State is approximately 14,83,280.
- Out of the total, around 13,12,510 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 1,70,770 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 13,12,510 |
| Urban Households | 1,70,770 |
| Total Households | 14,83,280 |