Dalhousie Cantonment
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| Coordinates | 32°32′N 75°59′E / 32.53°N 75.98°ECoordinates: 32°32′N 75°59′E / 32.53°N 75.98°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District(s) | Chamba |
| Population | 1,962 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
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• 1,954 metres (6,411 ft) |
Dalhousie is a cantonment town in Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
[edit] Geography
Dalhousie is located at 32°32′N 75°59′E / 32.53°N 75.98°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 1954 metres (6410 feet).
[edit] Demographics
According to the 2001 India census,[2] Dalhousie had a population of 1962. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Dalhousie has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 65.38%. Male literacy is 79% and, female literacy is 72%. In Dalhousie, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. Dalhousie is a very popular tourist destination with its most popular attraction is the Khajjar Valley[citation needed].
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dalhousie
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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