Himachal Pradesh Map

About Himachal Pradesh Map

This map is of Himachal Pradesh - an Indian state, showing all the districts with their boundaries, district headquarters and neighboring states and regions along with orientation.

This Himachal Pradesh map shows the divisions of the state into different districts including district headquarters, like Shimla, Dharamsala, Chamba, Kullu, Mandi, Keylong, Reckong Peo, Solan, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una, and Nahan etc. Also the capital of Himachal Pradesh like Shimla marked with a Star, district headquarters of all the districts of Himachal Pradesh like Chamba, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba etc. are marked with black square symbols on Himachal Pradesh Map.

The Himachal map highlights the surrounding regions, like Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir to the north, China on the eastern border, Punjab in the southwest, Haryana to the south, and Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to the southeast. Also Chandigarh union territory is marked at the southern border of HP.

Legend on the Himachal Pradesh district map is illustrated by color coded state and district boundaries. It has symbols for state capital, and district headquarters. There is also a note in the bottom right corner explaining the symbols and also a north compass in the upper right corner. In the lower left corner of the map there is an inset which shows the location of Himachal Pradesh in India highlighted in red.

District of Himachal Pradesh

S.N.	District Name	Headquarter Name
1	Bilaspur	Bilaspur
2	Chamba	Chamba
3	Hamirpur	Hamirpur
4	Kangra	Dharamsala
5	Kinnaur	Reckong Peo
6	Kullu	Kullu
7	Lahaul and Spiti	Kyelang
8	Mandi	Mandi
9	Shimla	Shimla
10	Sirmaur	Nahan
11	Solan	Solan
12	Una	Una

About Himachal Pradesh

Geographical Location and Size

Himachal Pradesh is a northern state of India, positioned in the western Himalayas. Neighbours are Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the north, Punjab in the west, Haryana in the southwest, Uttarakhand in the southeast and Tibet (China) in the east. The state is 21,495 square miles (55,673 square kilometres) and thus one of the Indian states. It is located between 30.38° N and 33.12° N latitudes and 75.47° E and 79.04° E longitudes. It is famous for its mountains, with an altitude of 1,640 feet (500 meters) in the foothills and over 22,000 feet (6,700 meters) in the high Himalayan ranges.

Capital and Major Cities

Himachal Pradesh has Shimla as its capital and was also the summer capital of British India. Shimla is the administrative and tourism capital of the state. The seat of the Dalai Lama and the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile is Dharamshala, the winter capital. Other major cities include the very popular tourist resort of Manali, Kullu, famous for its picturesque location and Mandi, an emerging educational and commercial hub. The population of the state is about 7.3 million people and the literacy rate is estimated at 83%.

Economy and Industries

The economy of Himachal Pradesh is mainly agricultural and it has agriculture, horticulture and forestry as its main stay. One of the leading economic activities is apple farming; Himachal Pradesh is among the leading apple producing states in India and produces more than 450,000 metric tons of apples each year. Other important crops include maize, wheat, barley and vegetables. Tourism is another important sector that supports the economy of the state through revenue generation. This is because; Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India owing to its beautiful scenery, adventure sports, and religious places.

The state has a growing industrial base, focusing on hydroelectric power generation. Himachal Pradesh has more than 23,000 megawatts of hydroelectric potential and provides power to northern India through several large projects. Other industries include pharmaceuticals, cement making, and handloom handicrafts. The Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh industrial belt is also a major hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing and a significant contributor to the state’s economy.

Culture and Heritage

Himachal Pradesh is a land that has been shaped by the Hindu, Buddhist and tribal cultures. It is famous for its music, dances like Nati, and festivals like the Dussehra of Kullu, Shivratri of Mandi, and Losar of Lahaul-Spiti. The state has its own architectural taste and the temples and monasteries which are made of wood and stone. The Hidimba Devi Temple in Manali, Jwala Ji Temple in Kangra and Key Monastery in Spiti Valley are some of the famous religious places.

Tourism and Natural Attractions

Tourism is a very big industry in the state and Himachal Pradesh is famous for its beautiful landscapes, hill stations and adventure activities. Tourist places are Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Kullu, Dalhousie, Chamba. The state has several national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, including the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Pin Valley National Park. Other recreational activities include trekking, paragliding, river rafting and skiing for the adventure seekers.

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Himachal Pradesh has 45,000 km (over 28,000 miles) of roads (all-weather roads) to and among major towns and villages. There are only three domestic airports in the state: Shimla, Bhuntar (Kullu-Manali) and Kangra (Dharamshala). Railway lines are not very extensive due to the mainly mountainous region, but the Kalca — Shimla railway is a significant landmark and has been put on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. The state government has been spending on enhancing the physical and the digital infrastructure to facilitate the growth of tourism and economy.

Education and Development

Himachal Pradesh has also achieved a literacy rate of over 83%, one of the highest in India, and so has made considerable progress in education. Some of the prestige institutions are the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, Himachal Pradesh University and the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur. The government has concentrated on enhancing primary and secondary education, so that it is available to children living in remote mountainous areas.