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Brief Geography of District Hamirpur – Himachal Pradesh

By | June 23, 2020

Physical features of District Hamirpur The district is located in the south-western part of the state. It forms a part of central Himachal Pradesh and is situated predominantly in outer Himalaya or Shiwalik Zone. It lies between 310 24′ 48″ and 310 53′ 35″ north latitudes and 760 17′ 50″ and 760 43′ 42″ east… Read More »

Geographical Location and Extent of Himachal Pradesh

By | August 16, 2019

Himachal literally means “Land of Snowy Mountains”. It is also called as Dev Bhumi or the Abode of Gods situated in the heart of Western Himalayas ranging between 30° 12’ and 33° 12’ north latitude and between 75°47’ and 79 °4’ east longitude. The altitude of Himachal Pradesh varies from 350 m (1148 feet) to… Read More »