Basic facts about Himachal Pradesh

• Himachal Pradesh was formed on 25th January, 1971 with Shimla as a capital.

• The altitude of Himachal Pradesh is 350 mt. to 7025 mt.

• Himachal Pradesh is located between latitude 30°22’ to 33°12’ North and longitude 75°47’ to 79°04’ East.

• Area under the forests in Himachal Pradesh is 37033 sq. km which is 66.5% of the total area of HP.

• The geographical area of Himachal Pradesh is 55673 sq km which is 1.7% of the total area of the state India.

• There are twelve districts in Himachal Pradesh.

• Statehood day of Himachal Pradesh is celebrated on 25th January every year.

• Himachal day is celebrated on 15th April every year.

• State bird of Himachal Pradesh is Jujurana (Western Tragopan).

• State flower of Himachal Pradesh is Pink Rhododendron.

• State animal of Himachal Pradesh is Snow Leopard.

• State tree of Himachal Pradesh is Deodar.

• Neighboring states of Himachal Pradesh are Punjab on West, Jammu & Kashmir on North, Haryana on South, Uttrakhand on South-East and Uttar Pradesh on South-West.

• Languages spoken in Himachal Pradesh are Hindi (Official language), other languages namely English, Punjabi, Mahasui, Kulluyi, Lahauli, Kinnauri, Sirmauri, Chambyali, Bilaspuri, Pahari, Kangri, Mandiyali and Dogri.

• Largest district (area wise) of Himachal Pradesh is Lahaul-Spiti with an area of 13833 sq km.

• Smallest district (area wise) of Himachal Pradesh is Hamirpur with an area of 1118 sq. km.

• There are four Lok Sabha constituencies (Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Kangra) and three Rajya Sabha constituencies in Himachal Pradesh.

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