north India
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is an important part of north India, known for its people, institutions, economy, culture, and regional identity. This profile is designed for simple civic understanding and UPSC-style revision.
Capital
Shimla
Population
0.75 Cr
Area
55,673 km²
Literacy
82.8%
Districts
12
GSDP
₹2.20 lakh Cr
Quick facts
- Capital
- Shimla
- Largest city
- Shimla
- Region
- north
- Population
- 0.75 Cr
- Languages
- Hindi, Sanskrit
Economy snapshot
- GSDP
- ₹2.20 lakh Cr
- Growth
- 7%
- Per capita income
- ₹2,93,333
- Industries
- Tourism, Horticulture, Hydropower