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<!-- See [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details -->'''Baddi''' is an industrial town and [[Nagar parishad]] in the southwestern [[Solan district]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baddi Location Map, Where is Baddi|url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/india/where-is-baddi.html|access-date=2020-08-09|website=Maps of India}}</ref> The town lies on the border of Himachal Pradesh and [[Haryana]] states in the [[Shivalik Hills]], around 35 kilometres west of [[Solan|Solan town]]. Languages spoken in this area are Hindi,Punjabi.
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| area_code = 01795 (Nalagarh)<ref name="RefPhoneCode">Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. [http://www.bsnl.co.in/searchcode.php?state=Himachal%20Pradesh&pgno=0 STD Codes for cities in Himachal Pradesh] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110526153150/http://www.bsnl.co.in/searchcode.php?state=Himachal%20Pradesh&pgno=0 |date=26 May 2011 }}</ref>
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<!-- See [[Bharatpedia:WikiProject Indian cities]] for details -->'''Baddi''' is an [[industrial city]] and [[Nagar parishad|Municipal Council]], near [[Solan|Solan City]] and [[Chandigarh]] in the southwestern [[Solan district]] of [[Himachal Pradesh]], India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Baddi Location Map, Where is Baddi|url=https://www.mapsofindia.com/india/where-is-baddi.html|access-date=2020-08-09|website=Maps of India}}</ref> It is part of the BBN ([[Baddi]]-[[Barotiwala]]-[[Nalagarh]]) industrial area. The town lies on the border of [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and [[Haryana]] states in the [[Shivalik Hills]], around {{Convert|65|km|mi}} west of [[Solan|Solan City]]. Baddi has biggest truck union and largest pharmaceutical hub in whole of the [[Asia]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=baddi |url=https://mcbaddi.in/ |access-date=2025-12-31 |website=mcbaddi.in}}</ref>
 
==Geography==
==Geography==
Baddi's geographic coordinates are {{Coord|30.928|N|76.796|E|}}.<ref name="frg">[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/11/Baddi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baddi]</ref> The town is situated at an average elevation of 426&nbsp;metres (1397&nbsp;ft).
Baddi's geographic coordinates are {{Coord|30.928|N|76.796|E|}}.<ref name="frg">[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/11/Baddi.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baddi]</ref> The town is situated at an average elevation of 426&nbsp;metres (1397&nbsp;ft).
== Climate ==
Baddi has been ranked 14th best "National Clean Air City" under (Category 3 population under 3 lakhs cities) in India.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2024 |title=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024 |url=https://prana.cpcb.gov.in/ncapServices/robust/fetchFilesFromDrive/Swachh_Vayu_Survekshan_2024_Result.pdf |website=Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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== Economy ==
== Economy ==
Baddi is home to multiple pharmaceutical companies which have established manufacturing plants and R&D hubs in the town. The town is [[Asia]]'s biggest Pharmaceuticals hub and is home to some of the largest pharmaceutical companies including [[Cipla]], [[Dr. Reddy's Laboratories]], [[Cadila Healthcare]], [[Torrent Pharmaceuticals]], [[Abbott Laboratories]], [[Ranbaxy Laboratories]], and [[Manjushree Technopack]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/with-rs-30k-cr-turnover-baddi-emerges-global-pharma-hub-2786853/|title=With Rs 30K cr turnover, Baddi emerges global pharma hub|date=2016-05-06|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref>
Baddi is home to multiple pharmaceutical companies which have established manufacturing plants and R&D hubs in the town. The town is [[Asia]]'s biggest pharmaceuticals hub and is home to some of the largest pharmaceutical companies including [[Cipla]], [[Dr. Reddy's Laboratories]], [[Cadila Healthcare]], [[Torrent Pharmaceuticals]], [[Abbott Laboratories]], [[Glenmark Pharmaceuticals]], and [[Manjushree Technopack]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/with-rs-30k-cr-turnover-baddi-emerges-global-pharma-hub-2786853/|title=With Rs 30K cr turnover, Baddi emerges global pharma hub|date=2016-05-06|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref>


Baddi houses a total of 3,120 factories belonging to leading pharma,  FMCG and textile companies among others and which generate an annual turnover of Rs 60,000 crore.<ref name="BD1"/> Baddi employs one-third of all persons engaged in Himachal's medium and large industries. In terms of revenue, the town contributes half of the state's total revenues generated from industries.<ref name="BD1">{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/news/industry/what-indias-five-manufacturing-hubs-expect-from-modi-government-to-kick-start-growth/articleshow/37893216.cms|title=What India's five manufacturing hubs expect from Modi government to kick-start growth|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref> In April, 2019, the department of commerce undertook inauguration of [[Engineering Exports Promotion Council]] office in Nalagarh inaugurated by Mr. Prashant Deshta- Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nalagarh (SDM) to ease up International Export in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/solan-baddi-export-center-19477747.html|title=बद्दी में निर्यात काउंसिल केंद्र का शुभारंभ|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi|access-date=2019-08-14}}</ref>
Baddi houses a total of 3,120 factories belonging to leading pharma,  FMCG and textile companies among others and which generate an annual turnover of Rs 60,000 crore.<ref name="BD1"/> Baddi employs one-third of all persons engaged in Himachal's medium and large industries. In terms of revenue, the town contributes half of the state's total revenues generated from industries.<ref name="BD1">{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/news/industry/what-indias-five-manufacturing-hubs-expect-from-modi-government-to-kick-start-growth/articleshow/37893216.cms|title=What India's five manufacturing hubs expect from Modi government to kick-start growth|newspaper=The Economic Times|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref> In April, 2019, the department of commerce undertook inauguration of [[Engineering Exports Promotion Council]] office in Nalagarh inaugurated by Mr. Prashant Deshta- Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nalagarh (SDM) to ease up International Export in the region.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/solan-baddi-export-center-19477747.html|title=बद्दी में निर्यात काउंसिल केंद्र का शुभारंभ|website=Dainik Jagran|language=hi|access-date=2019-08-14}}</ref>
Baddi is also a large hub for the Cosmetic industry, specifically for third party cosmetic manufacturing, some notable names being AVN Footsteps, Vista and JP Healthcare.


==Education==
==Education==
[[File:School of Medical Sciences, Baddi University.jpg|thumb|[[Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology]]]]
Educational institutes in and nearby Baddi are:  
Educational institutes in and nearby Baddi are:  
* [[Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies]]
<!---♦♦♦ Only add an institution to this list if it already has its own article on the English Bharatpedia ♦♦♦--->
<!---♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order ♦♦♦--->
* [[Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology]]
* [[IEC University]]
* [[IEC University]]
* Case Group of Institutes
* [[Maharaja Agrasen University]]
* Bhojia Dental College and Hospital
* Bhojia Institute of Nursing
*Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology (CIPET)
*Institute of Engineering and Emerging Technologies (IEET)
*Institute of Pharmacy and Engineering Sciences (IPES)
*Institute of Management Studies (IMS)
*Maharaja Agrasen University
*[https://www.iuhimachal.edu.in/ ICFAI University]
*NS Parashar Institute of Professional and Technical Education
*Maharaja Agrasen School of Architecture and Design
*GOVERNMENT COLLEGE NALAGARH


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 18:27, 11 March 2026

Baddi
Industrial city
From top to bottom:
 Uphill view of Baddi city, Ichhadhari Temple located in city
Baddi is located in Himachal Pradesh
Baddi
Baddi
Location in Himachal Pradesh
Baddi is located in India
Baddi
Baddi
Baddi (India)
Coordinates: 30°55′41″N 76°47′46″E / 30.928°N 76.796°E / 30.928; 76.796
CountryIndia
StateHimachal Pradesh
DistrictSolan
Elevation
426 m (1,398 ft)
Population
 (2024)[1]
 • Total29,911
 • Rank5 in HP
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
 • Native
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
173205
Telephone code01795 (Nalagarh)[3]
Vehicle registrationHP 12 (Nalagarh)
Websitehttps://himachal.nic.in/en-IN/

Baddi is an industrial city and Municipal Council, near Solan City and Chandigarh in the southwestern Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, India.[4] It is part of the BBN (Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh) industrial area. The town lies on the border of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana states in the Shivalik Hills, around 65 kilometres (40 mi) west of Solan City. Baddi has biggest truck union and largest pharmaceutical hub in whole of the Asia.[5]

Geography[edit | edit source]

Baddi's geographic coordinates are 30°55′41″N 76°47′46″E / 30.928°N 76.796°E / 30.928; 76.796.[6] The town is situated at an average elevation of 426 metres (1397 ft).

Climate[edit | edit source]

Baddi has been ranked 14th best "National Clean Air City" under (Category 3 population under 3 lakhs cities) in India.[7]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

According to the 2011 Census of India, Baddi town had a population of 29,911 with 19,332 males and 10,579 females.[1] There were 3,883 children below the age of six years. The sex ratio and child sex ratio of the town stood at 547 and 831 respectively.[1] The literacy rate was 86.33%, higher than the state average of 82.80%.[1]

Economy[edit | edit source]

Baddi is home to multiple pharmaceutical companies which have established manufacturing plants and R&D hubs in the town. The town is Asia's biggest pharmaceuticals hub and is home to some of the largest pharmaceutical companies including Cipla, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Cadila Healthcare, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, Abbott Laboratories, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, and Manjushree Technopack.[8]

Baddi houses a total of 3,120 factories belonging to leading pharma, FMCG and textile companies among others and which generate an annual turnover of Rs 60,000 crore.[9] Baddi employs one-third of all persons engaged in Himachal's medium and large industries. In terms of revenue, the town contributes half of the state's total revenues generated from industries.[9] In April, 2019, the department of commerce undertook inauguration of Engineering Exports Promotion Council office in Nalagarh inaugurated by Mr. Prashant Deshta- Sub-Divisional Magistrate Nalagarh (SDM) to ease up International Export in the region.[10]

Baddi is also a large hub for the Cosmetic industry, specifically for third party cosmetic manufacturing, some notable names being AVN Footsteps, Vista and JP Healthcare.

Education[edit | edit source]

Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology

Educational institutes in and nearby Baddi are:

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Baddi Population Census 2011". Census 2011 India. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Language and dialect of Himachal Pradesh" (PDF). Literary Herald.
  3. ↑ Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. STD Codes for cities in Himachal Pradesh Archived 26 May 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ "Baddi Location Map, Where is Baddi". Maps of India. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  5. ↑ "baddi". mcbaddi.in. Retrieved 31 December 2025.
  6. ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Baddi
  7. ↑ "Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024" (PDF). Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2024. 7 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "With Rs 30K cr turnover, Baddi emerges global pharma hub". The Indian Express. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "What India's five manufacturing hubs expect from Modi government to kick-start growth". The Economic Times. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  10. ↑ "बद्दी में निर्यात काउंसिल केंद्र का शुभारंभ". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 14 August 2019.
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