Comparisons
Himachal Pradesh vs. the other two most closely populated regions in India: Goa and Nagaland
Himachal Pradesh in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Himachal Pradesh was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Himachal Pradesh, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Shimla, Solan and Dharamshala. Out of the three cities, Solan and Dharamshala do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Solan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Dharamshala rose steadily.
Himachal Pradesh in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Himachal Pradesh is Shimla with an SNDi of 9.39, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Nalagarh with an SNDi of 3.43, which is relatively sprawly. See trends for these cities: Nalagarh, Shimla
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Himachal Pradesh was at its lowest in 1976-1990. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Himachal Pradesh, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Shimla, Solan and Dharamshala. Out of the three cities, Solan and Dharamshala do not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Solan rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Dharamshala rose steadily.