The capital of the state is Shimla. It is a famous traveler destination since it lies in the lap of the Himalayan mountain ranges. Dharamsala is popular both for its spiritual importance and tourist draws. Manali and Dalhousie captivate the visitors with their picturesque vistas, spotless surroundings, and pleasant climate. The important towns in the state of Himachal Pradesh are Mandi, Kangra, Chamba, Kullu, and Hamirpur.
Every district of Himachal Pradesh is split into sub-divisions, which are again divided into blocks. The state consists of 52 sub-divisions, 20,118 villages, 75 blocks, and 57 towns.
List of districts of Himachal Pradesh
Given below is a list of the districts in Himachal Pradesh and their important details:
| S. No. | District | Population | Area in km2 | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilaspur | 3,82,056 | 1167 | Bilaspur |
| 2 | Chamba | 5,18,844 | 6528 | Chamba |
| 3 | Hamirpur | 4,54,293 | 1118 | Hamirpur |
| 4 | Kangra | 15,07,223 | 5739 | Dharamsala |
| 5 | Kinnaur | 84298 | 6401 | Reckong Peo |
| 6 | Kullu | 4,37,474 | 5503 | Kullu |
| 7 | Lahaul and Spiti | 31528 | 13835 | Keylong |
| 8 | Mandi | 9,99,518 | 3950 | Mandi |
| 9 | Shimla | 8,13,384 | 5131 | Shimla |
| 10 | Sirmaur | 5,30,164 | 2825 | Nahan |
| 11 | Solan | 5,76,670 | 1936 | Solan |
| 12 | Una | 5,21,057 | 1540 | Una |
Governance of the districts of Himachal Pradesh
The state of Himachal Pradesh is made up of 12 districts that function as its geographical or governmental divisions. A district magistrate or deputy commissioner or a bureaucrat of the Indian Administrative Service cadre is entrusted with the responsibility of supervising the district. Various executives and staff of the Himachal Administrative Service and other state departments help the deputy commissioner or the district magistrate in carrying out their duties.
An official of the IPS (Indian Police Service) cadre is appointed as the Superintendent of Police (SP) of the district. He looks after the law and order situations of the area. Himachal Police Service employees and other law enforcement staff help him out to perform his duties.
A bureaucrat of the IFS (Indian Forest Service) cadre is appointed as the deputy conservator of forests. He has the duty of looking after and protecting the forest areas of the district, ecological balance and affairs associated with the flora and fauna of the area. Employees of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Service and other functionaries of the forest department help him carry out his duties.
Last Updated on : 30 January 2012
