Through this chapter, we will know the detailed and important information of Himachal Pradesh, in which important and interesting information like history, geography, economy, education, culture and world famous tourist places located in the state have been added. Apart from this, the recent developments and changes in the state of Himachal Pradesh have also been explained in detail. This chapter is full of interesting facts for the competitive aspirants as well as the readers.
Quick General Knowledge
State Level | State |
Capital | Shimla (summer), Dharamshala (winter) |
Statehood | 25 January 1971 |
Largest City | Shimla |
Total Area | 55,673 sq km |
Districts | 12 |
Current Chief Minister | Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu |
Current Governor | Shiv Pratap Shukla |
State Bird | Western tragopan |
State Flower | Rhododendron campanulatum |
State Animal | Snow leopard |
State Tree | Deodar cedar |
Languages | Hindi |
State Dance | Kinnauri, Thoda, Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Dangi, Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf and Stick dance. |
Himachal Pradesh (हिमाचल प्रदेश)
Himachal Pradesh is a state located in the northwestern part of the country. The capital and largest city of Himachal Pradesh is Shimla. Jammu and Kashmir in the north of the state, Punjab in the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in the south, Uttarakhand in the south-east and Tibet in the east. Himachal Pradesh is also known as "Dev Bhoomi". The total area of the state is 55,673 sq km. is. According to Transparency International's 2005 survey, Himachal Pradesh is the second least corrupt state in the country after Kerala.
According to the Indian Constitution, the Governor appointed by the President is the constitutional head of the state. For the discharge of his duties, he gets help and advice from the Council of Ministers, which is headed by the Chief Minister. Himachal Pradesh has 68 assembly seats. There are 04 Lok Sabha constituencies and 03Rajya Sabha seats in the state.
Political Parties of Himachal Pradesh
The major national political parties of Himachal Pradesh are the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Indian National Congress and independents. The state is currently ruled by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Current Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh is Jai Ram Thakur. He took oath as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on 24 December 2017. The first person to become the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh was Yashwant Singh Parmar of the Indian National Congress. He was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the state on 8 March 1952.
Current Governor is Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekari has been sworn in as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh on 07 July 2021.
According to the 2011 census, Himachal Pradesh has a total population of 68,64,602. The state has a population of 34,81,873 males and 33,82,729 females. According to the 2011 census data, the sex ratio of the state is 972/1000.
Hindus constitute about 90% of the total population in the state. Himachal Pradesh has a significant population of Tibetans and Buddhism is the second major religion after Hinduism. Due to the state's border being divided with Punjab, people of Sikh community also live in cities and towns. The number of Muslims in the state is low.
Himachal Pradesh is a multilingual and multicultural state. The cultural heritage of the state is very diverse, colorful and rich. It is performed in colorful clothes, sweet music, festive festivals, rhythmic dances and a simple yet rich lifestyle. Art and handicrafts are an integral part of the culture here. Folk dances of the state include Munjra, Dhili, Nati, Geh, Hudak, Thoda, Karthi, Khadtaire, Runjhka, Dhili, Pangwal, Sen, Kathi (famous dance of Kullu). Dodmala, Champakali, Chandanahar, Sabi, Gal Pattu, Karnaphool, Jhumku, Clove, Balu, Bulak, Bajuband, Kamarkandh, Pajeb are the major jewelery of the state. Music and dance are a special part of the life of Himachalis.
Like other states, the dress of Himachal Pradesh is also quite different. Traditional costumes in the state mainly include Cholu, Dohadu, Dhiyathu (beautiful cotton cloth which ties into the level forehead), Kullu Topi (Famous), Regata, Bushehri Topi and Cotnuma 'Loiya' (all of which are their garments). Etc.
Himachal Pradesh FAQs:
The capital of Himachal Pradesh is Shimla (summer), Dharamshala (winter).
The current Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh is Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and the current Governor is Shiv Pratap Shukla.
Kinnauri, Thoda, Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Dangi, Chamba, Thali, Jhainta, Daf and Stick dance. is the main folk dance of Himachal Pradesh.
The official language of Himachal Pradesh is Hindi.
The state animal of Himachal Pradesh is Snow leopard and the state bird is Western tragopan.
Himachal Pradesh has a state flower Rhododendron campanulatum and a state tree Deodar cedar.
The largest city in Himachal Pradesh is Shimla.
Himachal Pradesh is spread over an area of 55,673 sq km with the total of districts.
Himachal Pradesh state was established on 25 January 1971, after which Himachal Pradesh got the status of a separate state of India.