Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Coordinates: 32°06′11″N 76°16′24″E / 32.10306°N 76.27333°E / 32.10306; 76.27333
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This article is about the municipality in India. For its namesake district, see Kangra district.

Kangra
Nagarkot
City
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Kangra is a city and a

state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as Nagarkot.[3]

Palampur
Kangra

Meaning of Kangra

Kangri word in Ladakh/Lahaul means snow on top of mountain. Since snow capped mountains are visible from the city of Kangra, therefore it is named Kangra (town of snow laden peaks).

History

Historically known as Kiraj and Trigarta,

temples
.

Another ancient name of the city is Bhimagar[6] and it was supposedly founded by Raja Bhim, younger brother of Kuru Emperor Yudhishthira of Indraprastha (now Delhi).

The temple of

Dharmsala, which was established in 1849.[3][7][8]

Invasions of Nagarkot

It is said that

Jehangir in 1622.[9]

The Katoch-Sikh battles and alliances against the Kingdom of Nepal

The fort was recaptured by the Katoch Kings after Jehangir's death. Multiple battles ensued between the Sikh king

Kangra-Lambagraon namely Raja Druv Dev Chand Katoch.[10]

Geography

Punjab region
.

Kangra has an average elevation of 733 metres (2404 ft). The district of Kangra extends from the

Himalaya. It is a town at the confluence of the Baner River and Majhi River, and Beas
is an important river here.

Economy

Palampur fair, established by the government with a view to fostering commerce with central Asia, attracts a small concourse of Yarkandi merchants. The Lahulis carry on an enterprising trade with Ladakh and countries beyond the frontier, by means of the pack sheep and goats. Rice, tea, potatoes, spices, wool and honey
are the chief exports.

Visitor attractions

Ambika Mata temple, Kangra Fort

The Kangra Fort is also a popular tourist attraction. It is one of the oldest forts in India as well as the oldest in Himachal Pradesh.

Rock Cut Temple, Masroor

It is the home of

Masroor Rock Cut Temple built by the Pandavas, also known as Himalayan Pyramids and wonder of the world for being likely contender for the UNESCO World Heritage Site.[citation needed
]

Many ancient temples such as the

Chintapurni temple, Baba Baroh and Baijnath temple
are located here.

Gopalpur Nature Park in Gopalpur village has tea gardens.

Dharamshala is the home-in-exile to the Dalai Lama.[11] The Bhagsunag Temple is located there. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala is also an attraction because of its location in front of the snow-capped mountains and is the highest altitude international cricket ground in the world.[citation needed
]

Demographics

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.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[12]

  • Number of Households - 1,924
  • Average Household Size(per Household) - 5.0
  • Population-Total - 10,185
  • Population-Urban - 10,185
  • Proportion of Urban Population (%) - 100
  • Population-Rural - 0
  • Sex Ratio - 997
  • Population (0-6 Years) - 902
  • Sex Ratio (0-6 Years) - 797
  • SC Population - 660
  • Sex Ratio (SC) - 1050
  • Proportion of SC (%) - 7.0
  • ST Population - 10
  • Sex Ratio (ST) -150 0
  • Proportion of ST (%) - 0
  • Literates - 7,567
  • Illiterates - 1,589
  • Literacy Rate (%) - 92.0

Transport

Kangra Airport (IATA airport code DHM) is 10 km to the city's north. It is served by Kangra Valley Railway line from Pathankot 94 km away. It is connected by road with other cities in Himachal Pradesh and India. It is 450 km from Delhi, 36 km from Palampur and 15 km from Dharamshala, 220 km from Chandigarh.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 52nd report (July 2014 to June 2015)" (PDF). Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. pp. 33–34. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
  2. The Tribune. Shimla. Archived
    from the original on 18 February 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b Kangra Town Archived 1 October 2018 at the Wayback Machine The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 14, p. 397.
  4. ^ Blankinship, Khalid Y, "The End of Jihad State ", pp132
  5. ^ Misra, Shyam, Manohar, "Yasoverman of Kanau "pp56
  6. ^ Early Aryans to Swaraj by S.R. Bakshi, page 40
  7. ^ Kangra District Archived 10 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 14, p. 380. .
  8. ^ Dharamsala Archived 14 April 2021 at the Wayback Machine The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 11, p. 301.
  9. ^ "An Official Web Site of District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh". Archived from the original on 1 November 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
  10. ^ "Official website". Archived from the original on 9 January 2012.
  11. ^ "McLEODGANJ | DHARAMSALA | LITTLE LHASA| HIMALAYAS | DALAI LAMA | DHARAMSALA INFORMATIVE AND COMMUNITY WEBSITE| TRAVEL |DHARAMSHALA| kANGRA| HIMACHAL PRADESH | INDIA". www.mcllo.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  12. ^ a b "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.

Further reading

  • Chakrabarti D.K. (1984). The Antiquities of Kangra. Delhi: Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Private Limited.

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