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Current Corona Virus Infected Patients Count in Solan District
City Name | District Name | Total Covid cases |
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Solan District | Solan | 9 |
Tehsil Name : Solan
District : Solan
State : Himachal Pradesh
Language : Hindi
Current Time 01:50 AM
Date: Friday , Apr 26,2024 (IST)
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Elevation / Altitude: 1502 meters. Above Seal level
Telephone Code / Std Code: 01792
Assembly constituency : Solan assembly constituency
Assembly MLA : Dhani Ram Shandil
Lok Sabha constituency : Shimla parliamentary constituency
Parliament MP : SURESH KUMAR KASHYAP
Serpanch Name :
Pin Code : 173212
Post Office Name : Solan
Commodities Prices : Solan Market / Mandi
Temperature: 16.7 °C
broken clouds
Humidity: 32%
Wind : 2.78 mt/sec towards NE
StationName : "Solan"
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18.0°C to 18.8°C
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17.4°C to 30.8°C
broken clouds, overcast clouds, clear sky, scattered clouds, light rain
15.9°C to 30.4°C
light rain, overcast clouds, broken clouds
16.5°C to 30.6°C
scattered clouds, clear sky, few clouds, overcast clouds
17.1°C to 31.1°C
overcast clouds, scattered clouds, few clouds, clear sky
OverView of Solan
There is a famous temple of Shooloni devi 2 kms from Solan and solan name is given to city after godess shooloni. Solan was made district on 1sept 1972. Solan distt. derives its name from Solan town which came into existence after the construction of cantonement at this place around last quarter of 19th century.Solan distt was made after merging Solan and Arki Tehsils of Mahasu district and Kandaghat and Nalagarh Tehsils of shimla district. Present Solan district includes erstwhile princely states of Bhagal ,Bhagat, Kunihar, Kuthar, Mangal, Beja Nalagar, Mahlog and part of Keonthal State which are very small and under attack of gorkhas between 1803 to 1805 and order restored in 1815 after British defeated gorkhas. This small town was developed by British between Kalka and Shimla in the outer ranger of himalays is first best place afater entering from Kalka.A brewry was build with Anglo German cooperation near solan in 1835 called Dyre Meaken Brewer which was purchsed by Mohan and now know as Mohan Meakan brewery. Sair is the favous festival of solan. First Horticulture and forest universiity in asia was established at Nauni near Solan in 1985.
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Solan district is one of the twelve districts of Himachal Pradesh state in northern India. Solan town is the administrative headquarters of the district. The district occupies an area of 1936 km². The district in its present form comprises of the erstwhile princely states of Bhagal, Bhagat, Kunihar, Kuthar, Mangal, Beja, Mahlog, Nalagarh and parts of Keonthal and Kothi and hilly areas of composite Punjab State which were merged in Himachal Pradesh on the Ist November, 1966 on the reorganisation of composite Punjab on the linguistic basis. Most of these princely state as per history were subjected to the onslaught of Gorkha invasion from the year 1803 to 1805. it was in the year 1815 that after th gorkhas lost to the Britishers, these states were freed and restored tot he respective rulers. |
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This district came into existence on 1 September, 1972. The district was carved out by amalgamating Solan and Arki tehsils of the erstwhile Mahasu district and Kandaghat and Nalagarh tehsils of the erstwhile Shimla district. The district is divided into 4 sub-divisions: Solan, Nalagarh, Arki and Kandaghat. Solan sub-division comprises Solan and Kasauli tehsils. Nalagarh, Arki and Kandaghat sub-divisions comprise Nalagarh, Arki and Kandaghat tehsils respectively. The district comprises 5 Vidhan Sabha constituencies: Arki, Nalagarh, Doon, Solan and Kasauli. All of these are part of Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Solan District derives its name from Solan town which came into existence after the construction of the Cantonment at that palce around the last quarter of the 19th century |
Situated in the Shimla Hills, a part of the Mahasu district of Himachal Pradesh, Solan, now recently district headquarters by the same name, another small town developed by the British, is named after the Goddess, Sholoni Devi, whose temple is located in the southern end of the town. The district of Mahasu, the most developed of all in Himachal, thanks to the British, has a number of small towns to each of which practically, a cantonment is attached. Solan is well known for its brewery 4.8 km [3 miles] from town started in 1835 with Anglo-German co-operation, and known as Dyer-Meakin Brewery, producing excellent larger beer and quality whisky.
In 1950, it was taken over by the late Major Mohan, renamed Mohan-Meakin Breweries in 1966. With an improved quality, the enterprise gives employment to thousands, both in Himachal and the plains. Chir pine clothes the Shimla Hills, which yields resin and timber while apricots and walnuts grow all over the hills, maize and paddy are the two leading grains Vegetables and Shimla variety of green chillies are extensively grown in the Shimla Hills to be sold to tourists and others. The area surrounding Solan in very rich in peas, tomatoes, ginger and beans. Connected to Kalka, broad-gauge railway terminus by a hill-railway, using diesel engines, and also by road, the holiday begins at Kalka.
Situated midway between Shimla and Kalka, in the outer ranges of the Himalayas, Solan is at a height of 1,350 metres [4,432ft] and popular with those desire to spend more time in the hills. Coming from the parched planis, the first stop traditionally, is Barog, 37 km from Kalka, and 5 km from Solan, Barog, refreshingly cool spot in idyllic surroundings is a wonderful prelude to the holiday ahead. Along with the elegant Hotel Pinewood & Cafe, the Himachal Tourism Development Corporation has constructed a glass house for residential purpose
Edit below overview about Solan
Nationa High Way :NH95
Nationa High Way :NH5
Bishkalti Nala
Bakhli Khad
About Solan
Solan is a Town in Solan District of Himachal Pradesh State, India.
Solan Pin code is 173212 and postal head office is Solan .
Saproon , Jaunaji , Jabli , Chewa , Chambaghat are the some of Localities in Solan. Solan is surrounded by Kandaghat Tehsil towards North , Dharampur Tehsil towards west , Kalka Tehsil towards west , Pachhad Tehsil towards South .
Solan , Kalka , Pinjore , Shimla are the nearby Cities to Solan.
It is near to the Haryana State Border.
Demographics of Solan
Hindi is the Local Language here.Politics in Solan
INC , BJP , BJP , INC are the major political parties in this area.Polling Stations /Booths near Solan
1)G.p.s. Vakna2)O/o A E T C Solan
3)St. Lukes Sr. Sec. School Solan
4)Office Of District Animal Husbandry Solan
5)G.p.s. Oachghat
HOW TO REACH Solan
By Rail
Solan Rail Way Station , Barog Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Solan.Govt Health Centers near Solan
1) Badehri SC , Totu , ,2) Khalini SC , Khalini , Khalini , New Temple
3) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Zonal Hospital , Ram Bazaar, Shimla , Shimla ,
Hospitals in Solan,Solan
Chandigarh Spine Care Center
Rajgarh Rd; Kathiala; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.4 KM distance Detail
MN Eye Hospital
opp. vivanta mall near district court; Himachal Pradesh; India
0.7 KM distance Detail
Aastha Hospital
Near SCERT Rabin; P. O. Sapnon; H. P. 173211; Solan; Himachal Pradesh; India
0.7 KM distance Detail
City Hospital
Rajgarh Rd; Ward Number 7; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.9 KM distance Detail
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Petrol Bunks in Solan,Solan
HP PETROL PUMP - DURGA FILLING STATION
Solan; Shimla; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
1.2 KM distance Detail
Hindustan Petroleum
Main Bazaar; The Mall; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
1.3 KM distance Detail
Solan Filling Station
Kalka - Shimla Road; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
1.3 KM distance Detail
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Colleges in Solan,Solan
M.S. Panwar Institute of Communication and Management
Kotla Nala Rd; Kotla Nala; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.3 KM distance Detail
Shoolini Computer Training Institute
Near Degree College; Rajgarh Rd; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.4 KM distance Detail
Government Post Graduate College Solan
Kathiala; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.4 KM distance Detail
Government Post Graduate College; Solan
Kathiala; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.4 KM distance Detail
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Schools in Solan,Solan
Sai International School
Near degree college; Kotla Nala Rd; Kotla Nala; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.6 KM distance Detail
Electronic Shops in Solan,Solan
Jai Computers
Old Court Road; Old court road; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.6 KM distance Detail
Sunrise Communication
Main Rd; Near LR College; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.7 KM distance Detail
Shree Krishna Business Systems
Rajgarh Road; Kotla Nala; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.9 KM distance Detail
Super Markets in Solan,Solan
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Rajgarh Road Solan; Near P.G. College Gate; Chauhan Villa; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.4 KM distance Detail
Local Parks in Solan,Solan
Municipal Council Park - II
Sunny Side Rd; Bajoral Khurd; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
0.8 KM distance Detail
Jawahar Park
Circular Road Near DC Office; Railway Station Rd; Bajoral Khurd; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
1.1 KM distance Detail
Police Stations near Solan,Solan
Police Station Solan
4; Rajgarh Rd; Kotla Nala; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
1.0 KM distance Detail
Police Station Sadar Solan
Rajgarh Rd; Near Vyas Complex; Kotla Nala; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
1.0 KM distance Detail
AAA-BRIGHT ACADEMY SOLAN
AAA-Bright Academy; Sahni Complex; 3rd Floor;; Near Jogindra Central Co-Operative Bank; Rajgarh road; solan; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173212; India
1.1 KM distance Detail
Governement Offices near Solan,Solan
Om Logistics LTD.
Shop no. 4;Chopra Complex;Kalka Shimla Highway -22; Near Congress Bhawan; Saproon By Pass; Solan; Solan; Himachal Pradesh 173211; India
0.6 KM distance Detail
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Tourist Places Near By Solan
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Solan 2 KM near
Kalka 19 KM near
Pinjore 23 KM near
Shimla 26 KM near
Solan 1 KM near
Kandaghat 11 KM near
Dharampur 15 KM near
Kalka 19 KM near
Simla Airport 27 KM near
Chandigarh Airport 42 KM near
Dehra Dun Airport 123 KM near
Ludhiana Airport 133 KM near
Solan 0 KM near
Kiarighat 12 KM near
Chail 13 KM near
Kasauli 14 KM near
Parwanoo 16 KM near
Solan 1 KM near
Shimla 26 KM near
Panchkula 36 KM near
Chandigarh 40 KM near
Solan Rail Way Station 1.1 KM near
Barog Rail Way Station 2.4 KM near
Kumarhatti Dagshai Rail Way Station 5.1 KM near
Kalka Rail Way Station 19 KM near
Chandi Mandir Rail Way Station 31 KM near