INTRODUCTION

Kangra is a city and a municipal council in Kangra district in

the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Kangra town is reached by Gaggal Airport (IATA airport code DHM) about 10 km to the
town's north.
The town is also reached by Kangra Valley Railway line from Pathankot94 km away.

Historically it was known as Nagarkot. It has an average elevation of 733 metres

(2404 ft). The district of Kangra extends from the Jalandhar Doab far into the southern
ranges of the Himalaya. It is a town at the confluence of the Bener River and Majhi
River, and Beas is an important river here.
Kangra valley is one of the most picturesque, green and luxuriant valleys of lower Himalayas sheltered by
the sublime Dhauladhar range. This is one of the most important and famous districts of Himachal Pradesh

DEMOGRAPHICS
As of 2001 India census, Kangra has a population of 9,154. Males constitute 50% of the
population and females 50%. Kangra has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than
the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 81%. In
Kangra, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Area Profile of Kangra Town as of 2001 India census.
Number of Households - 1,924
Average Household Size (per Household) - 5.0
Population-Total - 9,156
Population-Urban - 9,156
Proportion of Urban Population (%) - 100
Population-Rural - 0
Sex Ratio - 997
Population (0-6Years) - 902
Sex Ratio (0-6 Year) - 797
SC Population - 660
Sex Ratio (SC) - 1050
Proportion of SC (%) - 7.0
ST Population - 10
Sex Ratio (ST) -150 0
Proportion of ST (%) - 0
Literates - 7,567
Illiterates - 1,589
Literacy Rate (%) - 92.0

BUS STAND

NH- 88

TO NIFT

COLLEGE
ROAD

BRIJESHWARI
TEMPLE
TANDA ROAD
TO NIFT
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL

BAJESHWARI

BUS STAND

DISTRICTS

PUBLIC
BUILDINGS
COLLEGE

TEMPLE

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NIFT ROAD
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BUS STAND

GROUND

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TO NIFT

NH- 88

COLLEGE
ROAD

BRIJESHWARI
TEMPLE
TANDA ROAD

PRIMARY PATHS
SECONDARY
PATHS
TERTIARY PATHS

PATHS

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COLLEGE

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TANDA ROAD

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SECONDARY
PRIMARY NODE
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NODES

PRIMARY NODE (1)

PRIMARY NODE (4)

PRIMARY NODE (2)

SECONDARY NODE (9)

SECONDARY NODE (8)

PRIMARY LANDMARK

LANDMARKS

SECONDARY LANDMARK

PRIMARY LANDMARK (BUS STAND)

PRIMARY LANDMARK (HOTEL THE GRAND RAJ)

PRIMARY LANDMARK (HOSPITAL

SECONDARY LANDMARK (COURT)

SECONDARY LANDMARK G.A.V

(SCHOOL)
SECONDAY LANDMARK (POLICE STATION)

CONCLUSION
The imagibility of the town is mainly drawn by its picturesque view due to the presence
of dhauladhar ranges in the back drop.
The main spots that provides imagibility are brijeshwari temple gate and the temple
itself and bus stand.
Most of the landmarks near to the main road and can be viewed from distant and so
easy to locate.
Paths and nodes are not identical and it leaves a unique image in the mind of observer.
Parking space are not sufficient in the main town area.
Main roads are not that wide which leads to traffic jam during peak hours.