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Introduction:
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Kangra district, which came into existence in 1972 is located
in the Shivalik Hills. The elevation of the district varies from
300 Meters to 5500 Meters from the mean sea level. The area of
the district is 5749 sq. km. The district is predominantly agrarian
and around 82% of its population depends on agriculture and its
allied activities for their livelihood. There are number of historical
temples and tourist places in the district.
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District
Kangra at a Glance:
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Small
Scale Industries (Regd.with DIC) =7284
(As on 31.3.1998)
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Large
& Medium Scale Industries =2
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3)
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Existing
Industrial Areas/Estates
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1.Industrial
Estate Kangra
2.Industrial Estate Dehra 3.Industrial Estate Jawali 4.Industrial Area Nagrota Bagwan 5.Industrial Area Sansarpur Terrace 6.Industrial Area Dhaliara 7.Electronic Complex, Nagrota |
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4)
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Main
Growth Centre
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Sansarpur
Terrace
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5)
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Main
Minerals in District
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Lime
Stone, Slate, China Clay, Sand Stone
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6)
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Main
Agriculture Crops
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Maize,
Paddy, Barley Tea and Cereals
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Main
Horticulture Crops
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Apple,
Mango, Nuts & Dry fruits, Citrus
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Main
Horticulture Crops
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Area
under forest
=1,11,850 Hectares
Major forest produce - Shesham, Ban, Oak, Kharsu etc. |
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9)
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Sericulture
Resource
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Silkworm
rearing Centres 21
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