history

It is believed that the present Una district, minus its Eastern side, was formally
a part of the erstwhile Kangra State.

Click To EnlargeBulk of the present Una district which is otherwise popularly known
as Jaswan Dun was ruled by the Katoch family of Kangra. The Jaswan State which
occupied a fertile tract in the JASWAN DUN valley of the outer hills of the
historical Kangra state was founded by a cadet of the Katoch line about A.D.1170,
whose name is said to have been PURAB CHAND. Jaswan was the first off shoot from
the parent stem. It is not improbable, however, that the State was originally a
fief (Jagir) which became independent in the unsettled times following on the
Muhammadan invasions. From Purab Chand to Ummed Singh 27 Rajas in all ruled the
Jaswan State. Not much is known about the JASWAN STATE until the time of AKBAR when
it became subject to Mughal rule. But for one or two unsuccessful rebellion it
remained loyal to the Mughal empire and assisted the Mughals with contingents as
and when required. But with the decline of the Mughal empire and rise of the Sikhs,
the Jaswan state came under their dominance and in 1786 Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra
acquired paramount power in the hills. So heavy was his hand even upon the off
shoots of his own family that they combined against him-Jaswan among them-when the
Gurkhas invaded Kangra under Amar Singh Thapa.

Una district
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Himachal Pradesh.
Una district
District of Himachal Pradesh
Location of Una district in Himachal Pradesh
Location of Una district in Himachal Pradesh
Country India
State Himachal Pradesh
Headquarters Una, Himachal Pradesh
Tehsils 5
Government
� District collector 1
� Lok Sabha constituencies 5
Area
� Total 1,549 km2 (598 sq mi)
Population (2011)
� Total 5,21,057
� Density 340/km2 (870/sq mi)
� Urban 8.8%
Demographics
� Literacy 87.23%
� Sex ratio 977
Average annual precipitation 1253 mm
Website Official website

Una is one of the districts of Himachal Pradesh, India, and shares its border with
the Hoshiarpur District and Rupnagar district of Punjab. The terrain is generally a
plain with low hills. Una has been identified as a main industrial hub and has
become a transit town for travellers going to the famous city of Dharamshala or
locations within the Himalayas such as Kullu, Manali, Jawalamukhi, and Chintpurni.
Una has 5 Tehsils Amb, Ghanari, Haroli, Bangana and Una.

Una is home to the Kila, which is a historical fort and an ancestral home of the
descendants of the first guru of the Sikhs, Guru Nanak.

Una although unchanged for past century has shown huge appetite for growth and
development. The City and Urban area is expected to grow at rapid pace amidst the
investment coming from native N.R.I community which is huge in number as every
household has at least one family member or relative working abroad.

Contents

1 Demographics
2 Attire
3 Population
4 Geography
5 Climate
6 Pilgrimage
7 Economy
8 Transport
9 Famous Destinations in UNA
10 Famous Destination near Una
11 External links
12 References

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Una district has a population of 521,057,[1] roughly
equal to the nation of Cape Verde.[2] This gives it a ranking of 543rd in India
(out of a total of 640).[1] The district has a population density of 338
inhabitants per square kilometre (880/sq mi) .[1] Its population growth rate over
the decade 2001-2011 was 16.24%.[1] Una has a sex ratio of 977 females for every
1000 males,[1] and a literacy rate of 87.23%.[1]
Religion in Una district (2011)[3]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
?
92.13%
Sikhism
?
4.99%
Islam
?
2.74%
Christianity
?
0.07%
Others
?
0.07%

In the 1961 Census of India, 71.2% of the Una tehsil of the Hoshiarpur district
registered their language as Hindi and 28.4% registered it as Punjabi.
Rank Language 1961 census[4]
1 Hindi 71.2%
2 Punjabi 28.4%
3 Other 0.4%

Local languages are Hindi and Punjabi. Una had been a Tehsil of the Hoshiarpur
district until the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. Before 1966, it was included as
part of the Punjabi speaking region in the erstwhile East Punjab state. Due to its
geographical contiguity, it was given to Himachal Pradesh.[5]
Attire

Kurta and Pajama is the culturally accepted dress for men. Farmers find Punjabi
Tamba and Kurta particularly comfortable. Office-going men wear shirts and pants.

Women wear Salwar Kameez on most casual and formal occasions. A Sari is also worn,
especially to weddings.

Young people mostly wear western styled clothing: tight-fitted denim pants; t-
shirt, polos and shirts. Unisex clothing is gaining acceptance, especially in the
suburbs.

Shawl, known locally as "Loi", are worn in the winters. They can be plain or
embroidered (especially for women).

Jutti is a culturally accepted footwear, for both men and women.

Population
Religions in Una District
Religion Percent
Hindus
?
92.13%
Muslims
?
2.74%

According to the 2001 census, the total population of Una was 447,967 with a sex-
ratio of 997. The literacy rate stood at 81.09%. In 2011, population figures were
raised to 521,057 with decreased sex ratio of 977. The literacy rate increased to
87.23%. The total area of the district is 1,549 km2 (598 sq mi). The urban
population contributes nearly 9% of the total population. Hinduism and Sikhism are
the prominent religions, with Christianity and Islam forming non-scalable
minorities.
Geography

Una lies in the southwestern part of Himachal Pradesh, with the beautiful Sivalik
hills of the Himalayas gently rolling on one side. The Satluj river passes
alongside Shahtalai hills, known for the shrine of Baba Balak Nath.

The altitudes vary from more than 350 meters in city Una to over 1000 meters in
Chintpurni. Una district is bounded by the river Beas on the north and the river
sutlej in the east, the Swan river which is basically seasonal river flows 65 K.M.
right across the Jaswan Valley towards south until it submerges in the Sutlej river
near Anandpur .[6]

Una is full of Fauna and Flora as the area cover mostly forest zone of Pines and
Devdar trees. Una is home of many species of birds, Neel Gai , Wild Pig, deer,
porcupine and Leopard also.
Climate

The climate of Una district is mostly sub tropical. Most part of the year remain
cool due to winter season in October to February. Summer starts from March and
remain till July. July to September remain mostly rainy due to Monsoon effect in
the region.

The temperature hits between -3.5 degree Celsius in winter to 45 degree Celsius in
summer.

The average rainfall is 1253 mm. The highest peak of the district Chintpurni also
witnessed heavy snowfall in 2012.
Pilgrimage

Chintpurni and Baba Balak Nath are the temples most visited by Hindus and Sikhs,
especially on weekends and on special religious days. The Hindu genealogy registers
at Chintpurni, Himachal Pradesh are kept at Chintpurni.

Bhadurkali Mata Mandir,Guga Jahar Peer, Bhadurkali Dera Baba Barbhag Singh MAIRI;
Dera Baba Rudru; Radhe Krishna Mandir, founded by Baba Bal, Kotla Kalan; Baba Moni
temple, Ghanari Jogi Panga: Dharamshala Mahanta; Dhunsar Mahadev Temple, Talmehra;
Pir Nigaha, Madanpur Basoli; Shivbari Temple, Gagret; Dmamiya, Ispur, Suhin Guga,
Lohara Mandir are some other popular temples.

Brahmahooti, situated near Mehatpur, is one of the two temples in India dedicated
to God Brahma, the other being in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Though less known, this
temple is situated close to a serene lake in the laps of hills.
Economy

The people of Una mainly earn their livelihood through agriculture. Una is also
becoming an industrial hub. There is a hub of small scale Katha factories. Kamal
Katha Udyog, Master Katha Udyog and Khanna Katha Udyog are prominent manufacturers
of Katha. In addition of that there is cylinder factory named Him Cylinders and
Steel Plant by the name of Him alloys.The International Cars and Motor has also one
their plant in the City.The Jeevan Market Has Many Shops Dealing In All Types Of
Products.

[New mall and Multiplex is expected to open in Rakkar area which is becoming the
new face of modern urban, well planned, neat and clean city with all the advanced
facilities like banks, private and convent schools, best hotels, showrooms etc.]
Transport

Una is connected by road and only one railway line through Una that currently
enters Una from Nangal (Punjab) and runs all the way will Amb by the year end 2011.
The NH-22 national highway passes through the city. Una is located just about 375
km (233 mi) north of New Delhi and 120 km (75 mi) from Chandigarh. The city is
connected by a broad gauge railway line, which is the only one in the whole state.
Two express trains (Himachal Express and Jan Shatabdi Express) connect it to Delhi
daily. The nearest domestic airport is based at Chandigarh and International
Airport is based at Amritsar. Now Nestle is setting up his factory in nearby
industrial area Tahliwal, cremica is already present there, some big industries are
also moved in like inoxwind in basal and some other industrial units in Dhamandari.
Famous Destinations in UNA

Sheetla Mata Mandir Una, Takka Road

Maa Chintpurni Devi Temple Pictorial Tour Maa Chintpurni
Sri Radha Krishan Mandir Kotla Kalan Una.
Dharamshal Mahanta
Shiv Bari Temple
Dera Baba Rudra Nand Temple
Baba Barbagh Singh
Suhin Guga Mandir
Thaneek Pura
Bombay Picnic Spot in Mubarkpur.

Famous Destination near Una

Dharamshala
Mclodganj
Kangra
Chamunda
Hoshiarpur
Khajjiar
Jwala Mukhi