Regional divide and factors surrounding castes are playing a crucial role in the polity of Himachal Pradesh. The hill state is dominated by the upper caste, with over 50% of the people belonging to this community. Of these, nearly 33% are Rajputs and 18% Brahmins.
Which caste is Chaudhary in Himachal Pradesh?
Ghirth
The Ghirth (also known as Ghirath, Ghrit or Chaudhary) is an agricultural Indian caste found in the state of Himachal Pradesh in North India.
Which is the coldest district in Himachal Pradesh?
Keylong, the administrative centre of tribal Lahaul and Spiti district, continued to be the coldest place in the state at minus 10.3 degrees Celsius, Shimla MeT centre director Manmohan Singh said.
Which is the poorest district in Himachal Pradesh?
List of Districts
| Rank | District | GDDP (in Rs. lakh) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kangra | 483,250 |
| 2 | Solan | 367,943 |
| 3 | Shimla | 364,033 |
| 4 | Mandi | 279,585 |
Are Ghirth jats?
Jats :According to a legend, the Ghirths are so-called because the Hindu god Shiva made them out of ghee (ghrita in Sanskrit ). This etymology is reflective of the community’s traditional occupation of animal husbandry and agricultur e . The Girth caste is one of the integral RACES of Hinduism.
How many caste are there in HP?
As per the 2011 census, Himachal has a total population of 68,56,509 of which 17,29,252 (25.22%) are Scheduled Castes (SC), 3,92,126 (5.71%) belong to Scheduled Tribes (ST) and 9,27,452 (13.52%) are from Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Who is OBC Himachal?
Central List of Other Backward Castes (OBCs): Himachal Pradesh
| State : Himachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aheri or Ahori Heri Naik Thori Turi |
| 2 | Ard Pop, Popo Brahman |
| 3 | Deleted |
| 4 | Bahti |
Which is the hottest district in Himachal Pradesh?
Una
Shimla, May 1 (PTI) Una was the hottest place in Himachal Pradesh as the maximum temperatures rose by 2-3 notches across the hill state on Friday, the meteorological department said.
Which is the richest city in Himachal Pradesh?
Situated atop a hill in Jubbal-Kotkhai block, in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, is the picturesque village Kiari. At one time this gram panchayat boasted the highest per capita income in the State and was even named among the 10 richest villages in Asia.
