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Shimla vs Chamba

Himachal Pradesh · Himachal Pradesh

MetricShimlaChamba
Population8,14,010 (8.14 lakh)5,19,080 (5.19 lakh)
Area5,131 km²6,528 km²
Density159 / km²80 / km²
HeadquartersShimlaChamba
Established
Native nameशिमलाचंबा
Opportunities11
Resource atoms

Shimla

Shimla district, known as Simla district until 1972, is one of the twelve districts of the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Its headquarters is the state capital of Shimla. Neighbouring districts are Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, Uttarakhand in the southeast, Solan to the southwest and Sirmaur in the south. The elevation of the district ranges from 987 metres (3,238 ft) to 4,500 metres (14,764 ft). Shimla district culturally is part of the Mahasu region.

Chamba

Chamba district is the northwestern district of Himachal Pradesh, in India, with its headquarters in Chamba town. The towns of Dalhousie, Khajjhiar and Churah Valley are popular hill stations and vacation spots for the people from the plains of northern India.