Kalka
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Kalka | |
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UTC+5.30 | |
| Post code | 133302 |
| Area code | 1733 |
| Vehicle registration | HR-49 |
Kalka is a
History
The town takes its name from Kalika Maa the ruling deity. Kalka was acquired by
Climate
Kalka experiences a subtropical climate, with a monsoon season from late June to early October. The summer starts in mid-April and temperatures peak during May and June. This is followed by the monsoon season, which is accompanied by a drop in temperature and an increase in humidity. Temperatures remain moderate in October and November, but start falling towards the end of November. Winter lasts through December, January, and February, with temperatures lowest in early January. Kalka also receives some rainfall from
| Climate data for Kalka | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 18.1 (64.6) |
21 (70) |
26.2 (79.2) |
32.2 (90.0) |
36.7 (98.1) |
36.7 (98.1) |
31.5 (88.7) |
30.3 (86.5) |
31.1 (88.0) |
29.3 (84.7) |
25.3 (77.5) |
20.7 (69.3) |
28.3 (82.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 6.2 (43.2) |
8.1 (46.6) |
12.8 (55.0) |
17.7 (63.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
24.8 (76.6) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.1 (73.6) |
21.7 (71.1) |
16 (61) |
10.2 (50.4) |
7.1 (44.8) |
16.2 (61.1) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 73 (2.9) |
51 (2.0) |
55 (2.2) |
17 (0.7) |
30 (1.2) |
104 (4.1) |
428 (16.9) |
339 (13.3) |
200 (7.9) |
53 (2.1) |
12 (0.5) |
29 (1.1) |
1,391 (54.9) |
| Source: climate-data.org[3] | |||||||||||||
Transport
Road
Kalka is situated along a slope. This makes it somewhat difficult to commute on foot. Local transport (within Kalka) is by shared auto-rickshaws. These autos ply to a distance of around 15–20 km. There are also shared cabs for distances up to 25–30 km. Government and private buses are also very common for commuting to nearby cities. Many intercity govt buses start or pass through Kalka, connecting it with Chandigarh, Ambala, Panipat, Delhi, Shimla, and many other cities.
Rail
Kalka Shimla Railway
The Kalka Shimla Railway features on the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list. Work on the railway line started in 1898 and it opened for traffic in 1903.
Demographics
According to the 2011 census, the population of Kalka is 34,314. The Kalka Metropolitan area population is 86,550, which consists of the adjoining cities of Kalka, Pinjore, and Parwanoo. The local language is Baghati but Punjabi, Haryanvi, and Hindi is also used by the residents in the town.
Places of interest
Kalika Devi temple
The ancient temple of the
Annual religious
Shri Trimurtidham Balaji Hanuman Temple
Sri Trimurti Dham is situated amidst the
Shimla
Shimla is situated in the south-western range of Himalayas. It is 88 km from Kalka and can be reached in 2.5 hours by car. Toy train is also ply from Shimla to Kalka, and vice versa. It remains a favourite tourist destination of all throughout the year.
References
- ^ a b Imperial gazetteer of India: provincial series, Volume 21. Supdt. of Govt. of India. 1906. p. 335.
- ^ a b c Haryana Gazateer, Revenue Dept of Haryana, Capter-V.
- ^ "Climate:Kalka". Retrieved 10 February 2014.
External links
- Official Website of the Panchkula district
- Panchkula district
- Local web platform with information related to Kalka
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