Solan
Known as the 'Mushroom city of India' and famous for its brewery and agricultural university.
Geography
- Area
- 1,936 sq km
- Elevation
- 1,600 meters
- Terrain
- Hilly with forests and valleys
- Rivers
- Yamuna, Giri
Climate
- Summer
- 15°C to 32°C
- Winter
- 5°C to 15°C
- Rainfall
- 1,200 mm annually
- Best Time to Visit
- March to June and September to November
Demographics
- Population
- 580,320 (2011 Census)
- Density
- 300/sq km
- Literacy
- 83.7%
- Languages
- Hindi, Pahari
Economy
Main Sectors
- Agriculture
- Pharmaceuticals
- Tourism
- Education
Specialties
- Mushroom cultivation
- Tomatoes
- Brewery
Industries
- Pharmaceuticals
- Brewery
- Food processing
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