About Nalagarh Nalagarh is a town and a municipal committee in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Nalagarh is located at . It has an average elevation of 1,122ย metres (3,681ย feet). India census, Nalagarh had a population of 16,711. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Nalagarh has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 85%, and female literacy is 76%. In Nalagarh, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. Nalagarh is well known for the fort which is situated on a hillock. The fort was built by Raja Bhupinder Singh of the Patiala dynasty in the early nineteenth century. The fort is now a popular tourist spot. It has a commanding view of the surrounding countryside. The fort is also known for its museum which has a collection of arms and armour. There is also a small temple dedicated to the goddess Durga. The fort and the museum are open from 9am to 5pm. Nalagarh is well connected by road to the important towns and cities in Himachal Pradesh. The nearest railway station is at Solan, which is about 9 km away. The nearest airport is at Chandigarh, which is about 70 km away.
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