Ghumarwin

Last updated

Ghumarwin
India Himachal Pradesh location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Ghumarwin
Location in Himachal Pradesh, India
India location map.svg
Red pog.svg
Ghumarwin
Ghumarwin (India)
Coordinates: 31°26′09″N76°42′43″E / 31.4358402°N 76.7118645°E / 31.4358402; 76.7118645
Country Flag of India.svg  India
State Flag placeholder.svg Himachal Pradesh
District Bilaspur
Founded byGovernment of Himachal Pradesh
Named for Town
Government
  TypeUnicameral
  BodyMunicipal Council
Area
  Total12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
700 m (2,300 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total7,899
  Density660/km2 (1,700/sq mi)
Languages
  Official Hindi and Pahari
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
174021 [1]
Vehicle registration HP-23
Website http://www.mcghumarwin.com/about_us.html

Ghumarwin is a town and a municipal council, near the town of Bilaspur in Bilaspur district in the North Indian State of Himachal Pradesh and is the second largest town of the entire district. The town is an anchor point for commuters between Bilaspur and Hamirpur and other parts of the state. Situated primarily between the Hills of Lower Central Himalayas, Ghumarwin is situated at an average elevation of 700 metres or about 2300 ft. above sea level. It is one of the biggest commercial centres of Bilaspur District and one can find all kinds of shops, stores, services etc. here.

Contents

It has become a major cultural and educational hub of Bilaspur and is a rapidly emerging city located on a sharp small rivulet Seer Khud's bank in a small valley which diverts towards Bilaspur city. The town celebrates a famous four-day fair at the dawn of summer in first week of April which is one of its chief tourism attractions. The town is also a tehsil and home to rapidly expanding entrepreneurship along with the tehsildar office and court. Spread in all four directions the town is growing rapidly National Highway 103 passes through Ghumarwin, State Highway 19 Terminates here connecting it with Northern Rural regions of the district. It is also famous for its variety of sweet preparations and local cuisines which people come to enjoy from far and wide.

Situated on Shimla-Kangra Road formerly NH 88 (Now NH 88 A) it is well connected to rest of neighbouring states. HRTC, CTU, Haryana Roadways, Uttarakhand Roadways and Punjab Roadways buses and taxis operate to nearly all possible routes on each sides. Ghumarwin is situated at a distance of 105 km from the state capital Shimla, 22 km from Bilaspur, the district Headquarter of Bilaspur. HRTC Volvo and Ordinary Buses also operates to the National Capital. In February 2019.

Despite of lying in the lower Himalayan region Nihari, a suburb of Ghumarwin experienced snowfall after 4 decades. In coming future is going to be connected by four lane in all directions. The Kiratpur-Nerchowk Expressway four lane project will come near Bhager which is 7 km away. Ghumarwin is also connected to Kuthera 12 km. away which is another fast developing sub center by two lane highway.

SR. NO.CITY/TOWNDISTANCE
1.Hamirpur41 km.
2.Una97 km.
3.Bilaspur22 km.
4.Swarghat59 km.
5.Kiratpur80 km.
6.Nalagarh89 km.
7.Baddi104 km.
8.Shimla104 km.
9.Mandi72 km.
10.Kullu139 km.
11.Solan120 km.
12.Dharamshala130 km.
13.Chandigarh136 km.
14.Panchkula139 km.
15.Delhi400 km.

Demographics

As of 2011 India census, [2] Ghumarwin had a population of 7900. Rural population comprises 102000 people. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Ghumarwin has an average literacy rate of 80%, higher than the national average of 74%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 76%. In Ghumarwin, 10% of the population is under 6 years.

Medical Facilities

Ghumarwin is one of the chief centers for good quality medical care in the area and being surrounded by rural population it becomes the main place for hospitals. The Civil Hospital of Ghumarwin provides all essential medical facilities along with multiple private hospitals, clinics and pharmaceutical shops. The AIIMS Bilaspur which is currently under construction will be 30 km. away and will be operational by 2021. Ghumarwin is also well connected to IGMC Shimla and PGIMER Chandigarh via National Highways.

Connectivity

Ghumarwin is a central location and can be reached by car, bus from any direction. It is extremely well connected by state and public bus services to Chandigarh, Delhi, Ambala, Bilaspur, Shimla, Dharmashala, Mandi, Hamirpur, Una, Solan, Kiratpur, Ropar, Nalagarh, Baddi, Panchkula, Haridwar, Dehradun, Kala Amb and many more places. It is centrally distanced to all the three airports in Bhuntar(128 km.), Gagaal(104 km.) and Shimla(105 km.) and will be only 60 km away from the upcoming International airport at Mandi.

The nearest railway stations are located at Kiratpur and Una which are well connected to other parts of the state and nearby areas. Also the upcoming Bhanupli–Leh line which is the highest railway line in the world and will be an all weather rail link from Bhanupalli, Punjab to Leh will be accessible from Ghumarwin as well opening up new opportunities for the people of the area.

The New 4 Lane Project connecting Kiratpur to Manali via Bhager- Nerchowk will be accessible only 7 km away from Ghumarwin. The 4 lane project is currently under construction and shall be complete by 2022 as 70% project is complete.

Taxi services are easily available to and from the town to all parts of the state and other states and major cities at very affordable rates.

Notable people

Educational institutions

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Solan</span> City in Himachal Pradesh, India

Solan is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and the district headquarters of Solan district. It is located 45.5 kilometres (28 mi) south of the state capital, Shimla. Solan has an average elevation of 1,550 metres (5,090 ft). The city is situated between Chandigarh and Shimla on the Kalka-Shimla National Highway-5. The narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla railway passes through Solan. Located on the Punjab-Himachal Border, Solan is nestled in the Shivalik hills of the Himalayas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manali, Himachal Pradesh</span> Town in India

Manali is a town, near Kullu town in Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in the northern end of the Kullu Valley, formed by the Beas River. The town is located in the Kullu district, approximately 270 kilometres (170 mi) north of the state capital of Shimla and 544 kilometres (338 mi) northeast of the national capital of New Delhi. With a population of 8,096 people recorded in the 2011 Indian census Manali is the beginning of an ancient trade route through Lahaul (H.P) and Ladakh, over the Karakoram Pass and onto Yarkand and Hotan in the Tarim Basin of China. Manali is a popular tourist destination in India and serves as the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti district as well as the city of Leh in Ladakh.

Nawalgarh is a heritage city in Jhunjhunu district of Indian state of Rajasthan. It is part of the Shekhawati region and is midway between Jhunjhunu and Sikar. It is 31.5 km from Sikar and 39.2 km from Jhunjhunu. Nawalgarh is famous for its fresco and havelis and considered as Golden City of Rajasthan. It is also the motherland of some great business families of India.

Bilaspur is a town and a municipal council in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Mahasamund is a city in Mahasamund District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.It is situated on the Mumbai-Kolkata and Raipur-Vishakhaptnam National Highways. It is one of the largest and most important cities in the State. The city is divided into 30 wards and 5 zones and is also the biggest city in the Trans-Mahanadi area. It is also the administrative headquarters of the Mahasamund District and part of the proposed new Mahasamund Municipal Corporation. The current mayor is Prakash Chandrakar. Reliance Trends, Vishal Megamart, Reliance Jio Smart Point, B mart and Zee Sale are prominent Shopping Centers of the City.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh</span> Town,Village in Himachal Pradesh, India

Hamirpur is a Municipal Council and the headquarters of Hamirpur district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is covered by Shivalik Ranges. Hamirpur is located in the Lower West Central Outer Himalayas at an average elevation of 790 M above sea level. Far northern High Altitude Dhauladhar Ranges overlook the city. It is also a major junction on National Highway 3 While National Highway 103 starts at Here. Hamirpur is Famous for its High literacy rate, Educational Institutions and Traditional Festival Of Hamir Utsav. Hamirpur City is spread from Jhaniari to Bhota along NH 3 and NH 103 and is a prominent commercial centre for the district. It is Connected to the National Capital with regular HRTC Volvo and ordinary Buses. The nearest Airport is Kangra Airport and Mohali International Airport While the nearest Railway is in Una at 79 km. Hamirpur City is surrounded by Pine tree forests and has a good city infrastructure ranging from Quality Educational Institutions, NIT, State Universities and Skill Learning centres.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Surajpur, Chhattisgarh</span> City in Chhattisgarh, India

Surajpur is a Nagar Palika Parishad situated in the bank of Rihand River in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh state in Central India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Surajpur district, located 334 km away from the state's capital city, Raipur. The National Highway 43 has its route through Surajpur.

Chikhli is a city and a municipal council in Buldana district in Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra state, India. It is located on the Pune-Nagpur highway. It is situated at the westernmost border of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra and is 500 km from the state capital, Mumbai. Chikhli is situated on the border of the Marathwada Region and Vidarbha Regions of Maharashtra.

Ladwa is a town and a municipal committee in Kurukshetra district in the Indian state of Haryana. In 2007, Ladwa legislative assembly constituency was created comprising 126,704 registered voters and come under Kurukshetra. The Member of Parliament is Nayab Saini & Member of the Legislative Assembly (India) is Mewa Singh.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Parwanoo</span> Town in Himachal Pradesh, India

Parwanoo or Parwanu is a municipal council in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is an industrial town. It has himachal's biggest wholesale market. It borders Panchkula district of Haryana, and is after the towns of Pinjore and Kalka on the Chandigarh Simla Highway. In fact it is separated by a river bed from the town of Kalka.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sundar Nagar</span> Town in Himachal Pradesh, India

Sundar Nagar is a town and a municipal council in Mandi district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Formerly it was a princely state, known as Suket.

Rath is a small town with a municipal board in Hamirpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Rath is a Tehsil of Hamirpur District. It is situated 506 km southeast of New Delhi.

The development of tribal areas in Himachal Pradesh is one of the major steps taken by the state government for its economic development. The border districts of Kinnaur, Lahaul, Spiti and the Pangi and Bharmour tehsils of Chamba districts are the major tribal areas of the state. They are located near the borders of Tibet and Indian States of Jammu and Kashmir. Other backward areas include Shillai in Sirmaur district, and deep cut-off valleys in the Kullu and upper stretches of Kangra districts. Due to poor accessibility, life in these areas had grown in isolation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mandi, Himachal Pradesh</span> City in Himachal Pradesh, India

Mandi is a major city and a municipal corporation in Mandi District in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated 145 kilometres (90 mi) north of state capital, Shimla in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 880 m (2,890 ft) Mandi is connected to the Pathankot through National Highway 20 and to Manali and Chandigarh through National Highway 21. Mandi is approximately 184.6 km (114.7 mi) from Chandigarh, the nearest major city, and 440.9 km (274.0 mi) from New Delhi, the national capital. In the 2011 Indian census, Mandi city had a population of 26,422. Mandi district is currently the 2nd largest economy in the state next to Kangra. Mandi, in the state is having second highest sex ratio of 1013 females per thousand males.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Karsog</span> Town/village in Himachal Pradesh, India

Karsog is a town and municipal area in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India.

Nagrota Surian is a town in Nagrota Surian Mandal, Kangra District, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Nagrota Surian is 45.2 km from the district headquarters Dharamshala. It is about 260 km from the state capital Shimla. Block Head office is also available in Nagrota surian.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Himachal Road Transport Corporation</span> State owned road Transport Corporation of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Road Transport Corporation, also referred to as HRTC, is the state-owned road transport corporation of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. HRTC provides bus services to towns and cities within Himachal Pradesh and the adjoining and nearby states of Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan. HRTC is one of the first RTC's in India to offer a facility for online booking of tickets for all types of buses.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jahu, Himachal Pradesh</span> Village in Himachal Pradesh, India

Jahu is a village panchayat, of Bhoranj block, Bhoranj tehsil, of the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh, in India. Hamirpur is one of twelve districts in Himachal Pradesh. Pin Code of Jahu Village is 176 048 and People of Jahu Village use Hindi and Pahadi Language for communication.

Chabutra Khas better known as Chabutra is a village located in Tira Sujanpur tehsil of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 12.4 km away from district headquarter and 11.6 km away from Tehsil Tira Sujanpur. The village is located overlooking Beas river flowing below in the valley. The PIN code of the village is 177007. Chabutra Khas population in 2011 is between 1,051 and 1,201 and total households residing are 237. The village's high School is Government Senior Secondary School, which was founded in 1943.

References

  1. "Ghumarwin Pin code". pin-code.net. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  2. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.