640). The district has a population density of . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 7.61%. Kinnaur has a sex ratio of 819 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 80%. The entire population was rural. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 17.53% and 57.95% of the population respectively. At the 2011 census, 72% of the population in the district spoke Kinnauri, 16.65% Hindi and 7.03% Nepali as their first language. Climate Most of Kinnaur enjoys a temperate climate due to its high elevation, with long winters from October to May, and short summers from June to September. The lower parts of the Sutlej Valley and the Baspa Valley receive monsoon rains. The Baspa valley receives highest rainfall in July month. The upper areas of the valleys fall mainly in the rain-shadow area. These areas are considered to be arid regions, similar to the climate of Tibet and Central Asian countries. A study by the IIT Delhi in 2016 established that Kinnaur district has the cleanest air in the country Flora and fauna Portions of Kinnaur are situated high in the Himalaya, where vegetation is sparse and consists primarily of hardy grasses. Alpine species such as juniper, pine, fir, cypress, and rhododendron can be found at elevations between 3,500 and 5,000 metres, primarily in Middle Kinnaur. At lower altitudes, temperate-climate trees are found, including oak, chestnut, maple, birch, alder, magnolia, apple, and apricot. Yaks and dzos are reared by local farmers in the higher areas. Scattered populations of the Himalayan black bear and small ponies may also be found. Politics |} Transport Air No direct flight commute to Kinnaur. The nearest airport is Shimla Airport that is connected with all the major cities. Rail Kinnaur does not have any railway service commuting directly to the place. One can reach Shimla that is connected by a narrow-gauge railway line from Kalka. Road Connected by National Highway 05 Kinnaur can be easily reached via Shimla. Busses run by Himachal Road Transport Corporation ply from Shimla to different parts of Kinnaur. Gallery See also Kinnauri Nati Kinnauri Shawl Kinnauri language West Himalayish languages (Kinnauri languages) Pahari Kinnauri language Chitkuli Kinnauri language Bhoti Kinnauri References External links The official website of Kinnaur DISTRICT PROFILE Photo Documentation of Lahul-Spiti and Kinnaur-November 2003 About the 'Nako Research and Preservation Project (NRPP)' of the Vienna University, Austria Murmur of the