Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

Hamirpur (Hindi: हमीरपुर) is a district in the beautiful Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Also known as VEER BHUMI (Land of warriors). The headquarters of the district is located in Hamirpur town.
Distinctions
It has the distinction to be the most literate district of the state & amongst top most districts in India for education.
Highest road density in India.
one of the districts in India having favorable sex ratio.
History
Carved out from the Kangra district in 1972, the district is closely associated with the Katoch dynasty. It was the part of old Jallandhar-Trigarta empire. Panin referred to the people of this kingdom as great warrious and fighters.
The Katoch dynasty predominated during the period of Raja Hamir Chand who ruled from 1700 A.D. to 1740 A.D. It was Raja Hamir Chand who built the fort at Hamirpur and the present town derived its name from this ruler.
Geographical location
Situated at an altitude of 785 meters, Hamirpur is a District Headquarters.

Access

The airport at Gaggal (Kangra) is 83 km. The closet broad gauge railhead is at Una. Taxis and buses are available at all these places.
By road it is 490 km from New Delhi, 94 km from Dharamsala and 206 km from Chandigarh. HRTC, is govt undertaking which offers safe & convenient travel. Moreover, Delux, Semi-delux buses are also available.
NOTE: HRTC has got highest safety record in India.
Climate
It is not a typical "Hilly & Chilly" type of climate in district
Hamirpur as it is more closer to plains. Still, in winters, the climate
is cold but pleasant when woollens are required. During summer the
temperature is hot and cottons are recommended.
Education
Jawahar Navodya Vidyalya, Dungrin has been refining prodigious sons of district since 1986. A premier school in all respects.
Sainik School Sujanpur Tira is located in the historical town
Sujanpur Tira famous for its NARBADESHWAR temple, which claims some
good miniature painting of Kangra Style and only idol of Lord Shiva.
The school is located on the western end of the famous chaugan in an
area of land measuring about 328 kanals. School has been sending its
students in various walks of life. Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra
It is also home to the National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur.
Places of interest
Golore
(20 km): Like the name this place is having its own glory. Mata Bharadi
Devi is situated here.People from different places came here for
worship. This place is also famous for its high quality of eduaction.
Akash Model Public School is the oldest private school. Government
Senior Secondary School Galore is on the 10th ranking in
Himachal.This place is also a "garh" of poltics.Public Helth Centre is
also available.Some Collage like Navdeep Public School, Dunger Colage
of Higher Education.Navdeep B Ed. College is also in public service
Sujanpur Tira
(25 km): The place was founded by Raja Abhey Chand, the kind of ruling
Katoch dynasty of Kangra in 1748 A.D. Bulit in 1758, the Tira fortunes
has remains of halls, Places and Temple, Below the Fort, the famous
Chargoan has a great attractions which is surrounded by the town of
Sujanpur. There are five old temples, of which Gauri Shankar,
Murlimanhor, Narbadeshwar dedicated to Rishi Vyas. From the temple
Complex of Narbadeshwar, the wide view of river Beas is worth seeing.
State level Holi fair is held in the Sujanpur Chargoan during the month of March every year. Sainik School is also situated here.
Nadaun (27 km): In the past it used to be the Headquarters of Nadaun Jagir, Maharaja Sansar Chand of Kangra.
The place is famous for Blikeshwar Mahadev temple which is said to have
been founded in AD 1929. It has remains of a couple of old places. It
also provides a splendid view of river beas.
Bhota (15 km): This beautiful place is located on Dharamsala-Shimlaroad
and the road leads Una to Kullu at a distance of 15km from Hamirpur
towards Bilaspur.Famous Radhaswami Hospital is also there in Bhota ,
providing health care facility in and around Hamirpur along with the
government Hospital.
Deothsidh (44 km): this is a famous pilgrimage Centre dedicated to Sidh. The temple in deotsidh is widely followed.
Bhoranj (25 km): This Tehsil is one of the progressive parts in
state. Formerly it was known as "Rice Bowl" of the state. Jawahar
Navodaya Vidyalya (JNV) in Dungri (formerly Tarkwari) is one of the
premier institutes in the district Hamirpur. Scenic Awahdevi temple is
also quite famous pilgrimage in the district. Swami Vivekanand B.Ed
college is also situated in Tarkwari.
Barsar: (29km): Barsar subdivision is in the southwestern part of
Hamirpur Distt.famous for Pine Tree forests,land of
God/Goddesses...dense road links, best Educational institutes/schools,
land of fairs and soldiers...
Kanjian: (20 km) This village is one of the progessive parts in this
District. The people are Chandel Vanses. यह गांव कुनाह खड्ड के किनारे
पर स्थित है । यहां पर एक Degree कालेज, हाई स्‍कूल तथा एक पोस्‍ट आफिस है
। भोलेनाथ का प्रसिद्ध मंदिर है । यह गांव ढो, घुमारली, धरयाडा, चतरोट,
टिक्‍कर खत‍रियां, तरकवाड़ी, भदरू तथा धसमां गांव से जुड़ा हुआ है ।
Sareri: (21 km) This village is known for religious temples. A big
community of Kaushals (known for their valour and efforts for freedom
fighters) inhabit Sareri. There is a good market place where you can
find anything (though not hygenic). This place connects Amroh, Gathan,
Paplah, Kashmir et. You can find a lot of drunkard people during the
evenings as alcohol is freely available in this part of Hamirpur.
Jahu (35 km) : This place is one of the progressive place in the
district.It is the place where border of three districts Hamirpur,
Mandi and Bilaspur meet. It comes in way to SHIMLA from Hamirpur. This
place is situated on Hamirpur-Mandi border. This place is famous as it
is the part of MEVA constituency.The famous actress Kangana Ranaut
belongs to Bhambla village near Jahu.She has done her primary education
from Jahu.

Nadaun :   In Princely days, it is used to be the headquarters of the Nadaun Jagir, Maharaja Sansar Chand of Kangra used to hold his court during summer for a number of year during his reign. Nadaun is also Known for Blikleshwar Mahadev temple which is said to be have been founded by the Pandavs. Nadaun is famous for its beautiful people and a Gurudwara founded in A.D. 1929. Nadaun was a gay place, during the reign of Sansar Chand II. There was a saying current in Kangra hill (Who that comes to Nadaun will not go away). This is explained by the fact that there were two hundred singing and dancing girls at Nadaun and whoever come under the spell of these enchantresses never thought of leaving. Thus writes Ghulam Mohiuddin in Tarikh-i Punjab. It is peaceful town with a good Rest House, an Old Palace and Shiva temple. The Palace Building at Amtar still houses some of the paintings of that time. Jawalajee temple is also not very far and can be visited from here. This place provides excellent facilities for Mahaseer fishing in the Beas River flowing close by. Another attraction is the river rafting from this place to Dehra and further. There are beautiful camping sites for anglers.

Deotsidh Temple :   It is situated on the border of Bilaspur (70 Kms), Hamirpur (30 Kms) and is well connected by roads from all sides.  During Navratras, there is a continuous stream of visitors to receive blessings of the Babaji. Government makes arrangements for stay in tented colonies and provides water, toilets and other essential services. Additional accommodation and installation of rope way to Shah - Talai is expected to attract more tourists. This temple is one of the biggest revenue earning institutions of the Himachal state and is visited by nearly 45 lakhs of devotees across the country every year. ‘Mela’s are organized during Holi festival. Sunday is considered auspicious day of Babaji and consequently attracts huge devotees on this day. ( Baba Balak Nath)

Great Natural Place Of Mansai In Hamirpur

Great Natural Place In Himachal:

Hamirpur