Most Dense in Himachal Pradesh

Top 36 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Himachal Pradesh

1 Kālka 44,330/mi²

2 Chamba 27,925/mi²

3 Rohru 19,902/mi²

4 Shimla 17,980/mi²

5 Solan 16,855/mi²

6 Nālāgarh 14,669/mi²

7 Nūrpur 13,076/mi²

8 Baddi 11,078/mi²

9 Pāonta Sāhib 10,537/mi²

10 Hamīrpur 9,592/mi²

11 Rāmpur 7,758/mi²

12 Nāhan 6,881/mi²

13 Tīra Sujānpur 6,789/mi²

14 Sundarnagar 5,323/mi²

15 Kasauli 5,163/mi²

16 Bilaspur 3,424/mi²

17 Jogindarnagar 3,214/mi²

18 Jawāla Mukhi 3,081/mi²

19 Dharamsala 2,701/mi²

20 Dalhousie 2,585/mi²

21 Parwanoo 2,539/mi²

22 Kangra 1,646/mi²

23 Mandi 104/mi²

24 Yol 101/mi²

25 Nagrota Bagwān 98/mi²

26 Una 96/mi²

27 Ghumārwīn 73/mi²

28 Kulu 62/mi²

29 Santokhgarh 48/mi²

30 Mehatpur Basdehra 47/mi²

31 Yol Cantonment 45/mi²

32 Nagrota 45/mi²

33 Manāli 27/mi²

34 Sabāthu 24/mi²

35 Shamshi 9/mi²

36 Kyelang 6/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Himachal Pradesh pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Kālka leads with 44,330 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Kālka has 44,330 people per square mile — that's roughly 69 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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