Mandi

 


Introduction of Mandi District

 Mandi district is one of the 12 districts of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. District headquarters are located at Mandi city. Mandi city was earlier known as Mandava Nagar. The city has its own mythological and historical significance which reflects in its unique architecture. It is known as "Chhoti Kashi" because the city has many ancient temples on the banks of the river Beas. Mandi district was formed on 15 April 1948 by merging the two princely states Mandi and Suket State.


Mandi

Population of Mandi District

According to the 2011 census, Mandi district had a population of 9,99,518. Mandi district has a sex ratio of 1012 females for every 1000 males. 

Area of Mandi District

Mandi district is spread over an area of ??3,951. The district is divided into 10 subdivisions i.e. Mandi Sadar, Balh, Sundar Nagar, Sarkaghat, Dharampur, Joginder Nagar, Padhar, Gohar, Thunag, and Karsog. The district is divided into 17 tehsils i.e. Mandi Sadar, Balh, Sundar Nagar, Sarkaghat, Dharampur, Joginder Nagar, Padhar, Chowchikot, Thunag, Karsog, Kotli, Baldwara, Nihari, Aat, Sandhol, Balchoki and Ladbhado.


Economy of Mandi District

Mandi city is also an important commercial hub of the state. The economy of the district is dependent on agriculture. Wheat, maize, paddy and vegetables are grown here.



Education in mandi District

The literacy rate of the district is 82.81%. Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cluster University, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College & Hospital Mandi, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mandi, Govt polytechnic Sundernagar, DAV Centenary Public School, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mandi Public School, Indus World School, The Phoenix School of Integrated Learning, Vijay Government Senior Secondary School are some of the top educational institutes in Mandi district.

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

Travel Attraction  in Mandi District

Dev Balakameshwar Temple, Triloknath Temple, Ardhanreshwar Temple, Panchavaktra Temple, Bhootnath Temple, Rewalsar Lake, Prasar Lake, Joginder Nagar, Sundar Nagar, Janjihal, Barot, Kotli, Dharmapur, Machial Lake, Pandoh Dam, Kamru Nag Lake, Aadi Purkha Temple, Devigarh.

Kamru Nag Lake

How to reach Mandi

NH 3, NH 154 pass through the district. It is at a distance of 145 km from the state capital Shimla. It is well connected to all major cities like Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Delhi. 

Himachal Roadway's Bus

The nearest railway stations are at Kiratpur Sahib in Punjab. The nearest airport to Mandi is Bhuntar Airport at Kullu, which is about 60 km from Mandi city. 

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