Statistics
Capital City
- Shimla
Population
- 83,04,000
Language
- Hindi
Districts
- 12
Christian Adherents
- 0.20%
Unreached Groups
- 352
Himachal situated in the heart of the western Himalaya, The entire State is punctuated with stone as well as wood temples. The rich culture and traditions have made Himachal unique in itself. The shadowy valleys, rugged crags, glaciers and gigantic pines and roaring rivers and exquisite flora and fauna compose the symphony that is for ever Himachal.
Himachal Pradesh came into being as a Union Territory in April 1948 as a result of the integration of 30 princely States spread over 27,000 sq.km. In 1954, when another C” class state of Bilaspur merged in Himachal Pradesh, its area increased to 28,241 sq.km. The position remained unchanged till 1966. On re-organisation of the State, the hilly areas of Punjab were merged with the State, increasing its size to 55,673 sq.km. Himachal Pradesh today is quoted as a successful model of not only hill area development but also for having realized development in education, health and social services.
Agriculture being the main occupation of the people of Himachal Pradesh has an important role in the economy of the State. It provides direct employment to about 69 per cent of the main working population.
Prayer Points
- For a Revival in the churches of various denominations in the Himachal Pradesh.
- For the advancement of missionary work among Tribal people in the State done by Missionary Organizations.
- For the Believers to sincerely pray for a Revival in Himachal Pradesh.
- For a unity among the believers of all Evangelical Churches.
- For the believers to have a burden for the souls.
- For the believers to stand against all efforts of Satan to divert the believers from following Jesus Christ, towards the world.
- For the welfare of all the poor, downtrodden, destitute and orphans and the organizations which work for the welfare of those people.
- First of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.(I Timothy 1:1-2)
- “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask (Pray to) the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” – Jesus (Math:9:37-38)