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The 2001 India census [12] states that Kangra had a population of 9,154. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kangra has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 81%. In Kangra, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Spread out over the western region of the state, Kangra is by far the largest region of Himachal Pradesh. In the shadow of the majestic Dhauladhar ranges, the valley is also one of the most diverse and picturesque one. The people are gentle, hardworking and very hospitable. Recorded history of Kangra dates back to more than 3,500 years.
6 days ago · ABOUT DISTRICT. Kangra district lies between 31˚ 21′ to 32˚ 59′ N latitude and 75˚ 47′ 55″ to 77˚ 45′ E longitude. It is situated on the southern escarpment of the Himalayas.
By JeniceMacwan. The Temples of Ashapuri is good place for religious and spiritual place. Nice maintain temple This is historical temple. 8. Dhauladhar National Park. 17. National Parks. By Footprints727663. Sprawling over an area of 30 acres, Dhauladhar National Park is an ideal place for wildlife buffs.
2. Kangra Fort. Top Attraction 4.1 /5. 2 km. from city center 2 out of 23. Places To Visit in Kangra. Kangra, the land of ancient Trigarta, occupying the lower valley of the Beas and its tributaries, was in ancient times, one of the leading hill stations of Punjab and Himachal.
Kangra became a district of British India in 1846, when it was ceded to British India at the conclusion of the First Anglo-Sikh War. The British district included the present-day districts of Kangra, Hamirpur, Kullu, and Lahul and Spiti. Kangra District was part of the British province of Punjab.
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Kangra Valley is a river valley situated in the Western Himalayas. [1] It lies in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India, and is a popular tourist destination. The Kangri language is spoken there. Dharamshala, the headquarters of Kangra district and the main city of the valley, lies on the southern spur (lateral ridge) of Dhauladhar.