HAMIRPUR

city, west-central Himachal Pradesh state, northeastern India. It is situated about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Bhakra Dam in the Himalayan-Sutlej Basin and lies on the road from Mandi to Nadaun. The nearest railway station is Jwalamukhi Road. The region around Hamirpur 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. city, southwestern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. Hamirpur lies along the Yamuna River, south of Kanpur. Located at a road junction and near a major rail line, it is an agricultural trade centre. The city contains ruins dating from the 11th century. The region around Hamirpur is mostly level except for hills in the south. Crops include wheat, rice, millet, barley, cotton, and betel nut. Pop. (1991 prelim.) 27,161.