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'<!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details -->{{Infobox Indian Jurisdiction | native_name = Rohru | type = city | latd = 31.22 | longd = 77.75| locator_position = right | state_name = Himachal Pradesh | district = [[Shimla district|Shimla]] | leader_title = | leader_name = | altitude = 1694| population_as_of = 2001 | population_total = 14563| population_density = | area_magnitude= sq. km | area_total = | area_telephone = | postal_code = 171207 | vehicle_code_range = HP-10 | sex_ratio = | unlocode = | website = | footnotes = | }} '''Rohru''' is a town and a [[municipal committee]] in [[Shimla district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It is a town located at the [[River bank|banks]] of [[Pabbar River]] and it is about 115 [[kilometre]]s away from [[Shimla]] city. Rohru is also famous for trout fishing. The hatchery is situated at Dhamwari, 25&nbsp;km upstream of Rohru town. ==Geography== Rohru is located at {{coord|31.22|N|77.75|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/11/Rohru.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rohru]</ref> It has an average elevation of 1,693&nbsp;[[metre]]s (5,600&nbsp;[[foot (length)|feet]]). ==Demographics== {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{GR|India}}</ref> Rohru had a population of 14563. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Rohru has an average literacy rate of 91%, much higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 93%, and female literacy is 89%. In Rohru, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age. ==Education== * V.B.G.S.S. '''ARHAL.''' * St. Joseph's High School,Rohru. * Blue Bells School, Rohru. * Government Primary School, '''Bakholi.''' * Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidhyalya '''Jangla.''' * Government Senior secondary School, '''jangla.''' * Government Middle School, Kulgaon * Government Middle School, Diswani, Chirgaon * Government Post Graduate College, Seema * Government Degree College, Saraswati Nagar * Government College of Pharmacy * Government Polytechnic College * Government Senior Secondary School for Boys * Government Senior Secondary School for Girls * SDA Mission School * Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Samoli * DAV Public School * '''ALMA''' Computer Centre Rohru * Government Senior Secondary School, Balsa * Government senior secondary school/ Bachhunch(kui) * Aradhna public school.Rohru. * Government High School, '''Rohal''',Chirgaon ==famous tourist spots near rohru== chandernahan valley, chanshal valley, nawar valley, chuhhara valley, moral danda , hatkoti, khadapathar, '''Rohal valley''',''ARHAL village of THAKURS'' ==Industry== The primary industry of this area is horticulture and the most important crop of that is Apples. Primarily two varieties of apples are grown in and around Rohru: Royal Delicious and Rich Red. Rohru town has an Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Mandi or Produce Exchange where most of the apples are brought by the orchard owners and purchased by distributors or Industries. ==Environmental Fallout of Apple Cultivation== Recent years have seen substantial increase in the area under apple cultivation. The race for increasing apple output has led to deforestation of large tracts of land, where the magnificent Deodar trees have given way to the delicate Apple tree. The forest land often belongs to the state government, which has hardly any means to monitor the rampant encroachment. ==Climate== In winter, the temperature can hover below freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is pleasant and light woolens are suggested. chanshal , chandernahan and khadapathar receives very heavy snowfall in winter season ==Places of interest== '''Shikhru Devta Temple''': This is a beautiful temple located in the heart of the town, Shikhru Devta is held in high veneration and is the sight of on annual fair which is celebrated during the month of April every year. ==most beautiful sites== '''chanshal ghati''' This is the beautifull site just like to heaven , full of nature , full of medicens,full of colours and place of peace but due to the reach of vehicles this beauty may be lost in coming days so dont waste your time please visit this site for getting peace of mind . best season is april to june and september to octuber other months are full of danger due to heavy snow fall and rain and winds. ==Famous Functions== Rohru fair( that is celebrated annually at Rohru town) Shant ( A big religious festival that has originated from DAARKHUL,which is Deity Gudaru Temple at Village Diswani & this festival is celebrated once in 9 decades) ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Cities and towns in Shimla district]] [[Category:Shimla]] [[bn:রোহরু]] [[bpy:রোহরু]] [[it:Rohru]] [[pt:Rohru]] [[vi:Rohru]]'