Himachal Pradesh is a Himalayan state in northern India known for its mountain landscapes, river valleys, forest cover, hill settlements, and environmental significance. It was initially formed on 15 April 1948 and later attained full statehood on 25 January 1971.
This page provides district-wise shapefiles for Himachal Pradesh, which can be used in QGIS, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, and other GIS software. These shapefiles are based on commonly used Survey of India (SOI) / Census 2011 administrative boundaries, making them suitable for academic, research, and planning purposes.
Download Jammu and Kashmir SOI Shapefile for Individual Districts
You can download shapefile for the District Outline and Sub-Districts Boundaries for individual districts in the state.
Click on Respective District Names…
| S.No. | District Outline | Sub-Districts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilaspur | Click |
| 2 | Chamba | Click |
| 3 | Hamirpur | Click |
| 4 | Kangra | Click |
| 5 | Kinnaur | Click |
| 6 | Kullu | Click |
| 7 | Lahaul and Spiti | Click |
| 8 | Mandi | Click |
| 9 | Shimla | Click |
| 10 | Sirmaur | Click |
| 11 | Solan | Click |
| 12 | Una | Click |
Looking for CD Block Boundary Shapefile for Any District?
How to Use These Shapefiles
- Download the Zip File: Click the above link(s) and download the zip file containing the shapefile.
- Extract the Contents: Unzip the downloaded file. Inside, you’ll find multiple files with extensions like
.shp,.shx,.dbf, etc. All these files make up a shapefile dataset. - Import into GIS Software: Open your preferred GIS software (such as QGIS or ArcGIS). Use the “Add Vector Layer” tool, and select the
.shpfile. - Start Mapping: Now you’re ready to visualize and analyze India’s administrative boundaries!
Why Use Official SOI Shapefiles?
- Accuracy: Data is sourced from the official Survey of India, the most authoritative mapping agency in the country.
- Consistency: The boundaries are aligned with government records, ensuring reliability for your work.
- Compatibility: Standard shapefile format works in all major GIS and remote sensing software.
Happy Mapping!
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