Dera Gopipur
| Dehra Gopipur Dehra Gopipur | |
|---|---|
| city | |
  Dehra Gopipur  Dehra Gopipur Location in Himachal Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 31°54′N 76°13′E / 31.90°N 76.22°ECoordinates: 31°54′N 76°13′E / 31.90°N 76.22°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Kangra |
| Elevation | 503 m (1,650 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 4,336 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 177101 |
| Telephone code | 01970 |
| Vehicle registration | HP 36 |
Dehra Gopipur is a town a Municipal Council and a Tehsil in Kangra district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Geography
Dehra Gopipur is located at 31°54′N 76°13′E / 31.90°N 76.22°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 503 metres (1,650 feet). River Beas also flows past Dehra. Pong reservoir (Maharana Pratap reservoir) is also a nearby major structure.
Demographics
As of 2001 India census,[2] Dehra Gopipur had a population of 4336. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dehra Gopipur has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82% and, female literacy is 76%. In Dehra Gopipur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Places of interest
Paragpur, a small beautiful hamlet in the Dehra Gopipur, has been listed as the only World Heritage village in India. It is famous for its pristine history as well as for an executive clan of 'Sood' (some write it as 'Sud') community. Three other wonderful hamlets, named Garli, Nagrota Bagwan and Chamba Pattan lie in close vicinity to Paragpur.
Other notable towns in the close by areas are Jawalamukhi (A very famous temple and one of the most respected and visited religious shrines of Hindus); Hamirpur (the commercial hub of Himachal Pradesh); Kangra (Famous for its forts, temples and rich cultural heritage); and Nadaun (a place still remembered for having a Sikh's Gurdwara which was built to commemorate Guru Gobind Singh's victory in the Battle of Nadaun.
References
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Dehra Gopipur
- ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
External links
- Heritage Zone Garli Pragpur Kangra Pongdam
- The Indian National Trust For Art and Cultural Heritage was set up to Protect and Conserve India's vast Natural and Cultural Heritage