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Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh
Capital ·
Area · — km²
Population ·
Languages ·
12
Districts
188
Mandals
21,638
Villages
About the state

About Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh has 12 districts indexed on VoiceOfVillage. Editorial content for this state hasn't been published yet — browse districts and villages below.

State at a glance

About Himachal Pradesh

Chief Minister
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
INC · Since 2022
Governor
Shiv Pratap Shukla
Since 2023
Capital
Shimla (summer); Dharamshala (winter)
Formed
1971
55 years ago

State symbols

  • State bird
    Western Tragopan (Jujurana)
  • State animal
    Snow Leopard
  • State flower
    Pink Rhododendron
  • State tree
    Deodar
  • Classical dance
    Nati

Top crops

AppleWheatMaizePotatoBarley

Must-visit places in Himachal Pradesh

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Manali & Rohtang Pass

Beas-river resort + 3,978m Himalayan gateway pass.

  • hill
    Shimla Mall Road

    British summer capital — Christ Church, toy train.

  • hill
    Dharamshala / McLeodganj

    Seat of the Dalai Lama + Tsuglagkhang complex.

  • hill
    Spiti Valley

    Cold-desert Buddhist monasteries — Key, Tabo, Dhankar.

  • hill
    Kasol & Parvati Valley

    Mini-Israel backpacker trail + Kheerganga hot-springs trek.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Himachal Pradesh

How many districts and villages are in Himachal Pradesh?

Himachal Pradesh has 12 districts, 188 mandals, and 21,638 revenue villages.

What is the capital of Himachal Pradesh?

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When was Himachal Pradesh formed?

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How many parliamentary and assembly seats does Himachal Pradesh have?

Himachal Pradesh has 4 Lok Sabha seats and 68 assembly seats.

What languages are spoken in Himachal Pradesh?

Languages used in Himachal Pradesh: —.

What is the area of Himachal Pradesh?

Himachal Pradesh covers — km².

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