⭐Apple capital of India | Pharmaceutical hub (Baddi) | 27 hydro projects
7.5M
Population
Census-based
55,673 km²
Area
Survey of India
83.8%
Literacy
Census 2011
5
Major Cities
Listed below
Leadership & Administration
Chief MinisterSukhvinder Singh Sukhu (CM)
CapitalShimla
RegionNorth India
StatusState
Notable Companies / HQs
Sun Pharma (plants)Cipla (plants)BBMB Hydro
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Major Industries
Hydroelectric Power
Tourism
Horticulture
Pharmaceuticals
IT
Major Cities
🏙 Shimla🏙 Manali🏙 Dharamsala🏙 Solan🏙 Baddi
Sector Notes
Apple production (~25% of India total). Pharma hub in Baddi corridor.