19-550: Bhawarna is a town in Kangra district , Himachal Pradesh, India. 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Palampur . Bhawarna Khas is a village located in Palampur Tehsil of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh with total 317 families residing. The Bhawarna Khas village has population of 1,393 of which 695 are males, while 698 are females as per Population Census in 2011. In Bhawarna Khas, village population of children with age 0-6
38-588: A devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake at 6:19 am on 4 April 1905, as a result of which about 19,800 people were killed and thousands were injured in the Kangra area. Most buildings in towns of Kangra , Mcleodganj and Dharamshala were destroyed. the Tedha Mandir, in Jawalamukhi is also a victim of Earthquake 1905. The valley is filled with numerous perennial streams , which irrigate the valley, and
57-534: Is 135 which makes up 9.69 % of total population. Average Sex Ratio of Bhawarna Khas village is 1,004 which is higher than Himachal Pradesh state acreages of 972. Child Sex Ratio for the Bhawarna Khas as per census is 1,143-- higher than Himachal Pradesh average of 909. In 2011, literacy rate of Bhawarna Khas village was 89.83 % compared to 82.80 % of Himachal Pradesh. In Bhawarna Khas, male literacy stands at 92.88 % while female literacy rate
76-612: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kangra district Kangra district is the most populous district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh . Dharamshala is the administrative headquarters of the district. Kangra is known for having one of the oldest serving Royal Dynasty in the world, the Katoch of the Kangra State . In 1758, Raja Ghamand Chand was appointed nazim or governor of Jullundur Doab under
95-644: Is an airport located at Gaggal in Kangra Valley. It is located 14 km southwest of Dharamshala. The main town in the valley and the capital of the district, Dharamshala , is one of the most visited hill stations in Himachal Pradesh and India. It also acts as a base for several Himalayan treks in the Dhauladhars, including Triund which is one of the most famous treks in India. Mcleodganj
114-419: Is common in the hills and higher reaches of the valley during this time. Snow in the lower elevations of the valley is rare, but has been recorded occasionally. Western disturbances cause winter precipitation. Winters are followed by a short, pleasant spring. A distinct regional dialect, Kangri , is spoken in Kangra valley. National highways 154 and 503 are the national highways that pass through
133-417: Is home to animals such as red fox, black bear, leopard sambar, Asiatic lion, angora rabbit, and deer. It covers an area of 982.86 sq.km. Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary covers an areas of 207.95 sq. km. in Kangra district. It is spread through the submerged area between Pong Dam Terrace (Talwara) to the bridge on Beas River at Dehra. It was created in1975, by building the highest earthfill dam in India on
152-486: Is located at an altitude of 1600 m going up to 4400 m, Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1994 by the Wildlife Department of Himachal Pradesh Government. It is situated in Kangra district. The wildlife sanctuary is covered by snow-clad mountains from three sides. The flora of Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary includes deodar, rhododendron, oak, spruce, pine, and mixed conifers. This wildlife sanctuary
171-701: The Beas River in the wetland zone of the Siwalik Hills . Kangri people Kangra Valley is a river valley situated in the Western Himalayas . It lies in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India , and is a popular tourist destination. The Kangri language is spoken there. Dharamshala , the headquarters of Kangra district and the main city of the valley, lies on the southern spur (lateral ridge) of Dhauladhar . The valley witnessed
190-534: The Afghans. Ghamand Chand was a brave and strong ruler who restored the prestige of Kangra. As he was unable to capture Kangra Fort , he built another fort at Tira Sujanpur on the left bank of the Beas , almost opposite to Alampur on a hill overlooking the town. He died in 1774 and was succeeded by his son, Tegh Chand, who died too soon in 1775. Ghamand Chand's grandson, Raja Sansar Chand (r. 1775–1823) established
209-569: The Kangra valley, reducing the Katochs of Kangra as well as the neighbouring rajas to the status of vassals. Kangra was annexed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Sikh Empire in 1810. Kangra became a district of British India in 1846, when it was ceded to British India at the conclusion of the First Anglo-Sikh War . The British district included the present-day districts of Kangra, Hamirpur , Kullu , and Lahul and Spiti . Kangra District
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#1732787887235228-551: The people are Hindu , although many Tibetans and others who follow Buddhism have also settled here recently. There are also other minorities such as Sikhs, Muslims, and Christians. Jhamakda is a folk dance of Kangra. It is exclusively performed by women. It features percussion instruments and songs. Languages of Kangra district (2011) At the 2011 Census, 70.88% of the population in the district spoke Kangri , 14.92% Pahari , 5.55% Hindi , 2.64% Gaddi and 2.06% Punjabi as their first language. Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
247-451: The population lives in urban areas. Kangra district has a sex ratio of 1012 females per 1000 males and a literacy rate of 85.67%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 21.15% and 5.60% of the population respectively. District highlights of 2011 Census The native people are the Kangri people and the native language is Kangri , which is very similar to Dogri . The majority of
266-548: The river Beas flows through this valley. The valley has an average elevation of 2000 ft. Kangra Valley is a strike valley and extends from the foot of the Dhauladhar range to the south of river Beas. The highest peak on the Dhauladhar, White Mountain, marks the boundary between the valley and Chamba , and reaches 15,956 ft (4,863 m). The peaks of the range are approximately 13,000 ft (4,000 m) above
285-531: The supremacy of Kangra over all the surrounding hill states. During his reign, Kangra became a major centre for the arts and several palaces were built. In 1805, the neighbouring hill states rebelled, with the aid of the Gurkha army. Raja Sansar Chand was forced to seek the help of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire . The Gurkha army was expelled but Ranjit Singh also annexed the most fertile part of
304-461: The valley floor, rising sharply from its base with no low hills in between. Most of the valley has a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Summer starts in early April and peaks in May. From June to mid-September is the monsoon season, when the valley receives very high amounts of rainfall. Autumn is mild and lasts from October to the end of November. Winters are cold and last till late February. Snowfall
323-457: The valley, connecting it with other parts of Himachal Pradesh and the neighbouring state of Punjab. Several state highways also connect the valley. Kangra Valley Railway is a 164 km long narrow gauge railway line that connects the valley with Pathankot , the nearest railhead on 5 ft 6 in ( 1,676 mm ) broad gauge railway network. Gaggal Airport , alternatively known as Kangra Airport or Dharamsala-Kangra Airport,
342-433: Was 86.74 %. Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.03 %, while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.15 % of total population in Bhawarna Khas village. Bhawarna also has a government Senior Secondary school, which is one of the oldest in the nearby region, and several private schools. 32°03′N 76°35′E / 32.050°N 76.583°E / 32.050; 76.583 This Himachal Pradesh location article
361-465: Was part of the British province of Punjab . The administrative headquarters of the district were initially at Kangra, but were moved to Dharamshala in 1855. According to the 2011 census Kangra district had population of 1,510,075. The district has a population density of 263 inhabitants per square kilometre (680/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 12.77%. 5.71% of
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