Experiencing snowfall, the state gets covered with a thick blanket of snow during this season making it an ideal travel destination for snow lovers. It has only 0.57 per cent of India's total population, recording a growth of 12.81 per cent. Rapidly changing climate is degrading the snow cover of Himalayan rivers originating in Himachal Pradesh, according to a recent study by the State Centre on Climate … 5-Day Nationwide Weather Forecast. Himalayan rivers criss-cross the entire mountain chain. They are extremely pleasant; you can go out on treks, and might even need woolens at night. Muslims are mainly concentrated in Sirmaur, Chamba, Una and Solan districts where they form 2.53-6.27% of the population. [124] The state has a female literacy rate of around 76%. [11] According to a survey of CMS – India Corruption Study 2017, Himachal Pradesh is India's least corrupt state. The state-owned Himachal Road Transport Corporation with a fleet of over 3,100,[85] operates bus services connecting important cities and towns with villages within the state and also on various interstate routes. As of the year 2009–2010, Himachal Pradesh joined the category of high female participation, recording a 46% share of NREGS (National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme) work days to women. Snowfall is common in alpine tracts . Himachal Pradesh Forest Minister Rakesh Pathania had informed that 2,403 birds have died so far. Based on the data analysed, more snow cover has been observed in the Satluj basin during winter months (November to January) than the Beas and Ravi basins, whereas the Chenab basin has not shown much change in the area under snow during this period. The state is endowed with a high diversity of medicinal and aromatic plants. Most of the state lies on the foothills of the Dhauladhar Range. 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[97][98], Hinduism is the major religion in Himachal Pradesh. As of 2002, the IHR is undergoing large scale irrational extraction of wild, medicinal herbs, thus endangering many of its high-value gene stock. Assembly meetings are presided over by the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker in the Speaker's absence. Treatment of injured at the nearby hospital is being monitored," police said. [118][119], At the time of Independence, Himachal Pradesh had a literacy rate of 8% – one of the lowest in the country. Considering the present trend of winter snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, the winter precipitation was mapped in all the basins viz Chandra, Bhaga, Miyar, Beas, Parvati, Jiwa, Pin, Spiti and Baspa using AWIFS satellite data having a spatial resolution of 56 mts from October to May. Scattered Rains Likely over Kerala, Tamil Nadu; Cold Wave to Hit Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh Weekly Digest (January 11-15, 2021): Top Weather, Environment and … The states of Chamba, Mandi and Bilaspur made good progress in many fields during the British rule. Executive authority is vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister, although the titular head of government is the Governor. [91], In the census, the state is placed 21st on the population chart, followed by Tripura at 22nd place. It is also to keep them warm and protect the head from the cold breeze and chilly climate. [77] The air routes connect the state with Delhi and Chandigarh. 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Monal. [30] Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Pin Valley National Park are the national Parks located in the state. [15] They and their rulers, with the exception of Bushahr, remained more or less inactive. There is great diversification in the climatic conditions of Himachal due to variation in elevation (450-6500mtrs). Rapidly changing climate is degrading the snow cover of Himalayan rivers originating in Himachal Pradesh, according to a recent study by the State Centre on Climate Change under the aegis of the Himachal Council for Science Technology and Environment (HIMCOSTE). The Kingdom of Gorkha conquered many kingdoms and came to power in Nepal in 1768. (2005) Health traditions of Buddhist community and role of amchis in trans-Himalayan region of India. [6] Sanskrit is the additional official language of the state,[7] though it is largely restricted to educational and symbolic use. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry has earned a unique distinction in India for imparting teaching, research and extension education in horticulture, forestry and allied disciplines. [64] The state has an abundance of hydropower resources because of the presence of various perennial rivers. Among these were the states of Kangra, Jaswan, Datarpur, Guler, Rajgarh, Nurpur, Chamba, Suket, Mandi, and Bilaspur. Copyright © HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved. [117] Lentils (Dāl), rice (Chāwal or Bhāț), vegetables (Sabzī) and chapati (wheat flatbread) form the staple food of the local population. As Himachal Pradesh is a state with a cold climate, the people here have a healthy appreciation for woolen clothes, including caps, scarves, shawls, sweaters and more. [15] Some areas of Punjab State— namely Simla, Kangra, Kullu and Lahul and Spiti Districts, Nalagarh Tehsil of Ambala District, Lohara, Amb and Una Janungo circles, some area of Santokhgarh Kanungo circle and some other specified area of Una Tehsil of Hoshiarpur District, besides some parts of Dhar Kalan Kanungo circle of Pathankot tehsil of Gurdaspur District—were merged with Himachal Pradesh on 1 November 1966 on enactment by Parliament of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. The British territories came under the British Crown after Queen Victoria's proclamation of 1858. [63], Hydropower is one of the major sources of income generation for the state. Covering an area of 55,673 square kilometres (21,495 sq mi),[4] it is a mountainous state. Western Pahari languages also known as Himachali languages are widely spoken in the state. [17], Himachal became a Part 'C' state on 26 January 1950 with the implementation of the Constitution of India and the Lieutenant Governor was appointed. In the southern low tracks between an altitude of 400-900 it is hot sub humid type, between 900-1800m altitude warm & temperate, between 900-2400m cool & temperate, cold alpine & glacial above 2400- 4800m altitude. [57] Land husbandry initiatives such as the Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project, which includes the Himachal Pradesh Reforestation Project (HPRP), the world's largest clean development mechanism (CDM) undertaking, have improved agricultural yields and productivity, and raised rural household incomes. [75] Buddhist monasteries, trekking to tribal villages and mountain biking are other local possibilities. Jai Ram Thakur[38] was sworn in as Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister for the first time[39] in Shimla on 27 December 2017. [114][115] The Kullu Dussehra festival is nationally known. After the defeat, they expanded towards the south of the state. In parts of the state there are speakers of Tibeto-Burman languages like Kinnauri (1.2%), Tibetan (0.3%), Lahauli (0.16%), Pattani (0.12%), Bhoti Kinnauri, Chitkuli Kinnauri, Bunan (or Gahri), Jangshung, Kanashi, Shumcho, Spiti Bhoti, Sunam, Tinani, and Tukpa. [110] The colour of the Himachali caps has been an indicator of political loyalties in the hill state for a long period of time with Congress party leaders like Virbhadra Singh donning caps with green band and the rival BJP leader Prem Kumar Dhumal wearing a cap with maroon band. [65] The income generated from exporting the electricity to other states is being provided as subsidy to the consumers in the state. Kerala Summer Season (March – June) The summer season in Kerala begins towards the end of February. [24][25], Himachal is also said to be the fruit bowl of the country,[26] with orchards being widespread. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the eleven mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems. RAINFALL, CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH | HIMACHAL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE | HIMACHAL PARIKSHA RAINFALL, CLIMATE AND TEMPERATURE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH Due to variation in elevation(350m-7025m) the climatic conditions are also variable in the state.The climatic conditions vary from hot and subhumid tropical in the south-west to temperate, … Due to extreme variation in elevation, great variation occurs in the climatic conditions of Himachal. [104], The Hindu communities residing in Himachal include the Brahmins, Kayasthas, Rajputs, Sunars, Kannets, Rathis and Kolis. [126] The Hamirpur District in particular stands out for high literacy rates across all metrics of measurement. [40], The era of planning in Himachal Pradesh started in 1951 along with the rest of India with the implementation of the first five-year plan. [41] The districts are further divided into 69 subdivisions, 78 blocks and 145 Tehsils. Used to protect the head from the intense cold of the Himalayas, this cap is woven and stitched as a squat cylinder and is part of the signature look of the … [123] Himachal Pradesh is an exception to the nationwide gender bias in education levels. The hilly state is almost universally electrified with 99.5% of the households having electricity as of 2016. [101] Sikhs mostly live in towns and cities and constitute 1.16% of the state population. Hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Chamba, Khajjiar, Kullu and Kasauli are popular destinations for both domestic and foreign tourists. The Kalka-Shimla Railway passes through many tunnels and Bridgies, while the Pathankot–Jogindernagar meanders through a maze of hills and valleys. 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