city, west-central Himāchal Pradesh state, northeastern India. It is situated about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Bhākra Dam in the Himalayan-Sutlej Basin and lies on the road from Mandi to Nādaun. The nearest railway station is Jwalamukhi Road. The region around Hamīrpur is mountainous and hilly. Agriculture is the principal means of livelihood; wheat, corn (maize), paddy rice, potatoes, vegetables, ginger, plums, peaches, and apricots are grown. Industries in the region include soapmaking, wood carving, leather working, silk weaving, fruit packing, and spinning. Pop. (1991 prelim.) 12,539. |