Facts and Figures of Himachal Pradesh

Area 55,673 sq km Population 6,077,248 Religion Hinduism (95.89 %), Buddhists, Others Annual Rainfall 180 cm Maximum Temperature 30°C Minimum Temperature 2°C Capital Shimla Language Hindi, English and Himachali Literacy Rate 77.13% Per Capita Income Rs. 18,920 in 2000-01 Urbanization Ratio 8.7% (1991) Best Time to Visit March to October