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About Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh is a well known place listed as Region in -NA- , State/province/region in -NA- ,

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Himachal Pradesh is a state of India located in Northern India. It is bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab and Chandigarh on the west, Haryana on the south-west, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east. It also touches the state of Uttar Pradesh at southern most point. The name was coined from Sanskrit Him means 'snow' and achal means 'land' or 'abode', by Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma, one of the state's most eminent Sanskrit scholars.Himachal Pradesh is known for its natural environment, hill stations, and temples. Himachal Pradesh has been ranked fifteenth in the list of the highest per capita incomes of Indian states and union territories for year 2013-14. Many perennial rivers flow in the state, and numerous hydroelectric projects set up. Himachal produces surplus hydroelectricity and sells it to other states such as Delhi, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Hydroelectric power projects, tourism, and agriculture form important parts of the state's economy.The state has several valleys, and about 90% of the population lives in rural areas. Practically all houses have a toilet and 100% hygiene has been achieved in the state. The villages have good connectivity with roads, public health centres, and now with high-speed broadband.