SOLAN

District Headquarter            -      Solan
Population                             -     5,76,670
Area                                       -    1,936 sq.km.
Density                                  -     258 (per sq. km.)
Literacy                                 -     85.02%
Male                                      -    91.19%
Female                                   -    78.02%
Sex Ratio                               -    884(Females per 1000 males)

Formation of District:
On the reorganization of districts in September 1972, Solan was carved out of Shimla district

Boundaries: 
In the North lies Shimla district, Ropar district of Punjab and Ambala district of Haryana comprise its Southern boundaries, in the East lies Sirmour and in the West it touches Bilaspur district

Assembly Seats       (5)
Arki,
Doon,
Nalagarh
,Kasauli and
Solan

Rivers and Streams: 
It is covered by the catchment areas of Satluj, Yamuna andGhagar. The other tributaries are Gambhar, Dabar Khad and Sirsa Stream.

Pride of the District: 
Jubbar Hatti airport; Baddi, Barotiwala, Nalagarh and Parwanoo industrial area;
Chail (tourist place also known for highest cricket ground):
Dr. Y, S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni;
Darlaghat Ambuja cement plant