Himachal Gk Notes for All HP Exams -1

In this post, we will discuss basic information of Himachal Pradesh. These Himachal Gk notes are very helpful to you from examination point of view. So let us start with some general information.

Also Read:

Himachal Gk Notes- General Information

General Information of Himachal Pradesh:

1. Date of Establishment: 25 January 1971

2. Capital: Shimla

3. Area: 55673 sq. km

4. Neighbouring States: Jammu and Kashmir on North, Punjab on West and South West, Haryana on Southand Uttrakhand on South East.

5. Neighbouring Country: China on East

6. Languages Spoken: Hindi( Official Language), and other Languages are Punjabi, Lahaouli, Kinnauri, Sirmouri, Bilaspuri, Pahadi, Dogri and Kangri.

7. State Day: 15 April

Administrator of Himachal Pradesh

Sr. No.	Particulars	Total
1.	Districts	12
2.	Sub Division	62
3.	Tehsils	144
4.	Sub Tehsils	49
5.	Blocks	78
6.	Urban Local Bodies	49
7.	Development Block	77
8.	Assembly Seats	68
9.	Lok Sabha Seats	4
10.	Rajya Sabha Seats	3

Demography Of Himachal Pradesh:

Population :6864602

Male : 3481873
Female : 3382729

Rural Population : 6176050

Urban Population : 688552

Sex Ratio : 972

Density/km sq : 123

Literacy Rate : 82.80%

Male : 89.53%
Female : 75.93%

Birth Rate : 16.2

Death Rate : 6.7

Infant Mortality Rate : 38

Total Fertility Rate : 1.7

HP Gk related to first In Himachal Pradesh

First Chief commissioner: NC Mehta
First Deputy Chief Commissioner: EP Moon
First Lt. Governor: Major General Himmat Singh
First chief minister: Dr YS Parmar
First Governor: Shri. S Chakravarti
First Woman Governor: Smt Sheela Kaul
First Chief Justice: Mr Justice Mirza Hameedullah Beg
First Woman Chief Justice: Mrs Leela Seth
First Chairman of HPPSC: Lt. Gen. KS Katoch
First Speaker of Vidhansabha: Pandir Jaiwant Ram
First Woman Speaker Of Vidhansabha: Smt Vidya Stokes
First Deputy Speaker of Vidhansabha: Shri. Krishna Chandra
First Chief Secretary: KL Mehta
First Lokayukta: Justice TVR Tatachari
First Woman Minister in Union Cabinet: Rajkumari Anrit Kaur
First Member of Rajya Sabha: Chiranji Lal Verma
First Winner of Paramvir Chakkar: Major Somnath Sharma
First Winner of Mahavir Chakra: Lt. Col Kaman Singh
First Winner of Vir Chakra: Havildar Topge
First Chairman of HPSSSB, Hamirpur: Shri KC Malhotra

HP Gk related to State Symbols of Himachal Pradesh

Here we will discuss the Famous State Symbols of Himachal Pradesh.

1.State Animal: Snow Leopard

Snow Leopard is a large Cat which lives in mountain ranges of central and south Asia. It is listed as endangered on the International Union Conversation of nature.

2. State Bird: Jujurana

Jujurana is the State Bird of Himachal Pradesh. It is Chosen because of its attractive look. And another Factor of making it the State Bird is its decreasing number in the Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as "King Of The Birds"

3. State Tree: Deodar

Deodar is the State Tree of Himachal Pradesh. It is the strongest Indian Wood owing to its anti fungal, insect-repellent and antibacterial properties. It is also used to construct some materials in Himachal Pradesh.

4. State Flower: Pink Rhododendron

Pink Rhododendron is the State Flower of Himachal Pradesh. It has a very attractive appearance with Pink Colored petals. This Flower comes under the Endangered Species of Flower, According to the report of International Union of Conservation Of Nature.

If you like above post of Himachal Gk and wants more notes of HP Gk than Like our Facebook Page Deal India Exam for latest updates.
Join Our WhatsApp Group for Discussion - Click here (Only for HP Candidates)
And to get our every new post Newsletter you can subscribe us by simply submitting your Email Id in given below box.
Any Query any suggestion please comment below-

Himachal Gk Notes for All HP Exams -1

Himachal Gk Notes- General Information

HP Gk related to first In Himachal Pradesh

HP Gk related to State Symbols of Himachal Pradesh

Contact form