Jogindernagar

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Coordinates: 31.98° N 76.77° E

Jogindarnagar

Jogindarnagar
State
 - District(s)		 Himachal Pradesh
 - Mandi
Coordinates 31.98° N 76.77° E
Area
 - Elevation
 - 1010 m
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Population (2001)
 - Density		 5046
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Jogindarnagar is a town and a nagar panchayat in Mandi district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Named after Raja Joginder Sen this is terminal point of 163kms. long Kangra Valley Narrow gauge railhead.

In 1925, the enterprising Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created an elaborate hydel power scheme near the village of Sukrahatti-with was then renamed Joginder nagar (1220 m) after him. After tunnelling and piping the water over several kilo-meters from the river Uhl to Joginder nagar, the Shanan power house was built by a team of engineers headed by Col. Battye. Later, the HP State Electricity Board added another set of turbines at nearby Bassi.


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[edit] Geography

Jogindarnagar is located at 31.98° N 76.77° E

  • Type:- Stopover.
  • Climate:- In winters the temperature drops low and summers are pleasent and mild.
  • Time to visit:- Throughout the year.
  • Elevation:- 1010 metres (3313 feet).[1].

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Jogindarnagar had a population of 5046. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jogindarnagar has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 74%. In Jogindarnagar, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

[edit] Access

  • Distance from Mandi:- 56kms.
  • Distance from Chandigarh:- 259kms.
  • Distance from Shimla:- 210kms.
  • Distance from Pathankot:- 163kms.
  • Distance from nearest broad gauge train:- 163kms. (Pathankot)
  • Distance from nearest airport:- 60kms. (Kangra Airport)

[edit] Attractions

  • Pathankot Jogindernagar rail line.
  • Shanan Hydel Project.
  • 11kms. long Haulage ride.
  • Macchyal lake.
  • Bassi Power House.
  • Trolley Line from Barot to Bassi Power House, along the water pipes to Shanan & Bassi Power Stations, only two of its kind are there in whole world. Made by Col. Battye.
  • Bir.
  • Billing.
  • Jhatingri.
  • Barot.
  • Baijnath.

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[edit] Reference

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Jogindarnagar
  2. ^ Himachal Tourism Department

[edit] External links

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Kullu Manali Circuit
Sutlej Tail: Swarghat | Bilaspur | Deothsidh
Beas Trail: Mandi | Rewalsar | Jogindernagar
Kullu Valley Trail: Kullu | Raison | Naggar | Manali
Across The Rohtang Pass: Keylong | Lahaul and Spiti
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