The population of the district has increased by 12.0 percent during 2001-2011. The population of the district constitutes 5.56 percent of the state population and rank 10thin position. Bilaspur district ranks 4th position in terms of literacy slightly above the state literacy rate is 82.8. The District occupies 5th position among the districts in registering… Read More »
Shimla district has a number of places of tourist interest. Some of these have also historical, archaeological and religious importance. A brief account of such places in the district is given as below: Chaba: It is situated on the left bank of the river Satluj in tehsil Seoni. It is very small village but its… Read More »
The district is endowed with economic resources viz. agricultural land growing of cereals, pulses, fruits, off season vegetables etc., enriched forest products and perennial rivers and streams for generating powers. The irrigation projects have also been set up for ample supply of water to the field. The apple cultivation is carried out throughout the district… Read More »
Solan is named as Mashroom city of India. This district is the most industrial advanced district in the state which generated employment to about forty thousand persons. Oldest military posts were stationed in this district. To menoeuvre their military surveillance, the British retained the strategic places such as Kasauli, Dagshai, Sabathu and Solan as military… Read More »
Sirmaur district is endowed with two economic resources viz-agricultural land and rich dense forest. The district is well known for its quarries and huge deposits of natural wealth. There are various industrial units like Nahan Foundry, Resin and Turpentine factory, Cement factory, and allied serviceable industries. The district exports ginger, apple, potato, sugarcane, and vegetables,… Read More »
The district from generation to generation has got most historical importance and is known in ancient times for its performances in devil dances, mural or thanka paintings, literature, and arts. The district is endowed with economic resources viz. agricultural land growing cereals, pulses, off-season vegetables, etc. The irrigation projects have also been set up for… Read More »
The People: The Kinnauras have been mentioned in ancient literature and mythology. R.C. Das wrote about the people that “the Kinnaras, an ancient non-Aryan tribe ( Himalayan), frequently mentioned along with Gandharbas, Yakshas, Kiratas and others have been considered as a class of Gandharbas in the Mahabharta”. While in a recent detailed account of the… Read More »
The district is endowed with economic resources viz agricultural land growing of cereals, pulses, off season vegetables etc. enriched forest products, various types of roofing slate, salt and ore mines and perennial rivers and streams for generating powers. The Irrigation projects have also been set up for ample supply of water to the fields. The… Read More »