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''Himachal Pradesh'' is a state in northern [[India]]. It borders [[Jammu and Kashmir]] on the north, Tibet to the east, [[Uttarakhand]] to the south-east, [[Haryana]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]] to the south, and [[Punjab]] to the west. | ''Himachal Pradesh'' is a state in northern [[India]]. It borders [[Jammu and Kashmir]] on the north, Tibet to the east, [[Uttarakhand]] to the south-east, [[Haryana]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]] to the south, and [[Punjab]] to the west. | ||
[[Image:India Himachal Pradesh locator map.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The state of Himachal Pradesh]] | |||
The 2011 census records a population of 6.8 million over 12 districts. The state capital and largest city is '''Shimla'''. | The 2011 census records a population of 6.8 million over 12 districts. The state capital and largest city is '''Shimla'''. | ||
Revision as of 08:59, 18 October 2011
Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India. It borders Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Tibet to the east, Uttarakhand to the south-east, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to the south, and Punjab to the west.
The 2011 census records a population of 6.8 million over 12 districts. The state capital and largest city is Shimla.
Education in Himachal Pradesh
The 2011 census records a literacy rate of 83.78%. For a list of higher education institutions in the state, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_educational_institutions_in_Himachal_Pradesh
Virtual schools in Himachal Pradesh
The International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning (ICDEOL) has been in operation at Himachal Pradesh University since 1971.
References
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himachal_Pradesh
- http://updateox.com/india/state-wise-population-of-india-as-per-2011-census/
- http://www.census2011.co.in/literacy.php
- http://www.icdeolhpu.org/index.html