Baddi
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| Baddi | |
| State - District(s) |
Himachal Pradesh - Solan |
| Area | |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Population (2001) - Density |
22,592 - |
Baddi is an industrial town and a nagar panchayat in the Southwestern Solan District of Himachal Pradesh, a hill state of northern India. The town lies on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana states in the Shivalik Hills, around 35 kilometres west of Solan. Chandigarh, a union territory and the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, is around 40 kilometres west of Baddi.
Baddi is a leading industrial centre of Himachal Pradesh, being part of an industrial corridor stretching from Barotiwala to Nalagarh along the western border of Solan district.
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Baddi had a population of 22,592. Males constitute 75% of the population and females 25%. Baddi has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 82% of the males and 18% of females literate. 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] Economy
Many Indian companies are now seeking to relocate operations to Baddi because of tax concessions being offered by the Central and State governments.
Companies such as Colgate Palmolive, Cadilla Healthcare, Torrent Pharmaceuticals SGS Tekniks etc. have recently set up large plants in Baddi.
[edit] Education
Baddi is also fast emerging into one of the best educational centres in Himachal Pradesh. There is a dental college in the Bhud area. Many new schools such as Vivek International Public School have opened. This school has brought a revolution in Baddi. It is affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi. It is working under the guidance of Mr. K.S. Arya, former DAV College Principal.
