Geographical Information
Gagret
-Town-
Country |
 INDIA |
State |
Himachal Pradesh |
District |
Una |
Population |
3850 (2011) |
Time Zone |
IST (UTC+05:30) |
Elevation |
439 metres |
Coordinates |
31.67* N 76.07* 'E |
Nearest Railway Station: |
Hoshiarpur (26 Km),Una (32 Km), & Amb (10 Km) |
Airport : |
Gaggal Domestic Airport (77 Km) |
Gagret is located at 31.67* N 76.07* E, It has an average elevation of 439 meters and having 3.80 SqKm.area.
As of 2001 India Census Gagret had a population of 3180. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47&. Gagret has an average literacy rate of 81%,higher than the national average of 59.5%,male literacy is 83 %,and female literacy is 78%. In Gagret 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
Gagret is fastest developing town in Himachal Pradesh, as many companies have established manufacturing units in Gagret, Advance Valves Pvt.Ltd. Cast Well, Mittal Uydog to name a few. Gagret is also known for its wholesale steel and timber market. Gagret town has a large cultivated area because of which it makes heavy contribution in agriculture as well as horticulture. The home products of this town includes potato, tomato, maize, wheat etc.
Transport
Gagret is located at Jalandhar- Mandi National Highway (NH 70) and is 26 Km from Hoshiarpur District. Headquarter. Una Is 32 Km from Gagret. Gagret is directly connected by roads with all near towns and villages. It's proximity to Punjab and preferred route from Punjab to Dharamshala, Mandi, Kullu,Manali ,Hamirpur, Kangra Districts. of Himachal Pradesh makes it well known town.
