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Himachal Pradesh is one of Indias northernmost states. This hilly state is bordered by Jammu & Kashmir in the north, Punjab in the west and south west, Haryana in the south, Uttaranchal in the south east and China (Tibet) in the east.
General Information (all data pertains to 2001 census)
State Capital: Shimla
No of Districts: 12
No of Towns: 57
Altitude: 350 meter to 6975 meter
Population: 60,77,248 persons
Geographical Area: 55,673 sq. km
Population Density: 109 per sq km
Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males): 970
Per Capita Income: Rs 10,942
Literacy: 77.13 %
Average Rainfall: 1469 mm
No of Universities: 4
No of Wild Life Sanctuaries: 32
State Animal: Musk Deer
State Bird: Monal
State Language: Hindi & Local Dialects
Major Rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Parbati |
