Sirmaur district
Sirmaur district | |
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Clockwise from top-left: Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, Rani Tal Shiva Temple, Nahan, Renuka Temple and Renuka Lake, Churdhar Sanctuary, Mangarh Shiva Temple | |
Location in Himachal Pradesh | |
| Coordinates (Nahan): 30°38′N 77°26′E / 30.64°N 77.44°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Headquarters | Nahan |
| Tehsils | 7 |
| Government | |
| • Vidhan Sabha constituencies | 5 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,825 km2 (1,091 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 529,855 |
| • Density | 187.6/km2 (485.8/sq mi) |
| Demographics | |
| • Literacy | 79.98% |
| • Sex ratio | 915 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Regional | Sirmauri |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | HP-16, HP-16AA, HP-17, HP-18, HP-71, HP-79, HP-85 |
| Website | https://hpsirmaur.nic.in/ |
Sirmaur district is the southernmost district in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is largely mountainous and rural, with 90% of its population living in villages. The district capital is the town of Nahan. Some other towns include Paonta Sahib, Lana Palar, Tuheri, Bhawan, Sirmaur, Shamra, UchaTikker and Suketi - the last being known for Shivalik Fossil Park. Culturally, it is a part of the historical Mahasu region.