Mandi district
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Mandi | |
State | Himachal Pradesh |
Headquarters | Mandi |
Coordinates | |
Area | |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Population - Density |
9,00,987 - 228/km² |
Abbreviation (ISO) | IN-HP |
Mandi (Hindi: मंडी) is the central district of Himachal Pradesh, India. There is also a town called Mandi, which has a distinguished history and interesting architecture. It is also an important transportation hub for the district. Sundarnagar is one of the emerging towns of this district. Mandi has a highly educated middle class and people speak a dialect of Hindi called Mandyali [1].
[edit] History
Mandi district was formed with the merger of Mandi and Suket, two princely state names on 15 April 1948. This coincided with the formation of the state of Himachal Pradesh.
[edit] Lakes of Mandi District
Districts of Himachal Pradesh |
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Bilaspur | Chamba | Hamirpur | Kangra | Kinnaur | Kullu | Lahul and Spiti | Mandi | Sirmaur | Shimla | Solan | Una |
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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 |