Shimla vs Chamba
Himachal Pradesh · Himachal Pradesh
| Metric | Shimla | Chamba |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,14,010 (8.14 lakh) | 5,19,080 (5.19 lakh) |
| Area | 5,131 km² | 6,528 km² |
| Density | 159 / km² | 80 / km² |
| Headquarters | Shimla | Chamba |
| Established | — | — |
| Native name | शिमला | चंबा |
| Opportunities | 1 | 1 |
| 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.