Districts of Uttarakhand Details and Information

Uttarakhand a Himalaya State located in the Northern region of India came into existence on 9^th Nov 2000 as 27^th State of India. It is divided into 13 districts. These districts are further divided into smaller administrative units known as tehsils and blocks. Each district has its own unique culture, history, and geography. So, let’s check out the brief details of Districts in Uttarakhand.

Districts of Uttarakhand Information

The districts of Uttarakhand are:

Name	Area in Sq.Kms	Population	Language	Region
Almora	3,139	622,506	Hindi, Kumaoni	Kumaon
Bageshwar	2,246	259,898	Hindi, Kumaoni	Kumaon
Chamoli	8,030	391,605	Hindi, Garhwal	Garhwal
Champawat	1,766	259,648	Hindi, Kumaoni	Kumaon
Dehradun	3,088	1,696,694	Hindi, English, Garhwali	Garhwal
Haridwar	2,360	1,890,422	Hindi, English	Garhwal
Nainital	4,251	954,605	Hindi, Kumaoni, English	Kumaon
Pauri Garhwal	5,230	687,271	Hindi, Garhwali	Garhwal
Pithoragarh	7,090	483,439	Hindi, Kumaoni	Kumaon
Rudraprayag	1,984	242,285	Hindi, Garhwali	Garhwal
Tehri Garhwal	3,642	618,931	Hindi, Garhwali	Garhwal
Udham Singh Nagar	2,908	1,648,902	Hindi, Kumaoni, Bengali	Kumaon
Uttarkashi	8,016	330,086	Hindi, Garhwali	Garhwal

Almora:-

Almora is known for its beautiful temples, rich cultural heritage, and stunning views of the Himalayas. The district is also famous for its delicious local cuisine, which includes dishes such as baand, bal Mithai, and singodi. Read more

Bageshwar:-

Bageshwar is known for its beautiful natural landscapes and picturesque views of the Himalayas. The district is home to the famous Bagnath Temple, which is an important religious site for Hindus. It is also known for Katyuri Kindgom during 8^th to 11^th Century. Read more

Chamoli:-

Chamoli is known for its beautiful meadows and the famous various holy yatra, temples, Adventure activities like Skiing and snowy Bugyals. The district is also home to the famous Badrinath Temple, which is one of the four sacred temples of the Char Dham Yatra. Read more about Chamoli

Champawat:-

Champawat is known for its heritage sites and the famous Purnagiri Temple, which is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus. The district is also home to the famous Baleshwar Temple built by Chand Dynasty rulers, which is an important religious site for Hindus.

Dehradun:-

Dehradun is the state capital and is known for its beautiful weather, local market and the famous Robbers Cave, which is a popular tourist spot. The district is also home to the famous Tapkeshwar Temple, Sahastradhara and Buddha Temple. Read more about Dehradun

Haridwar:-

Haridwar is known for spiritual center and the famous Har Ki Pauri, which is a popular pilgrim site. It is known as Gateway of Gods, the term Hardwar or Haridwar associated with Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. It is a famous destination for pilgrims. The Mansa Devi, Chandi Devi and Maya Devi temples are also here, which are famous religious sites in Hinduism. Read more about Haridwar

Nainital:-

Nainital is known for its beautiful scenery and the famous Naini Lake, which is a popular tourist spot. The district is also home to the famous Naina Devi Temple, High Court of Uttarakhand and old heritages sites. Read more

Pauri Garhwal:-

Pauri Garhwal is known for its stunning views of mountain ranges, natural landscapes and the famous Ghandiyal Devta Temple in Khirsu, which is a popular pilgrimage site. The district is also home to the famous Chaukhamba Viewpoint, which offers a stunning view of the Himalayas. Read more about Pauri Garhwal

Pithrogarh:-

Pithoragarh is known for its stunning Himalayan mountain ranges views and also it is fourth largest city in Kumaon. It is famous for popular trek to Milam Glaciers and Darma Valley. It is also known for various river origin place like Kali River and Gauri River.

Rudraprayag:-

Rudraprayag is small district location in Garhwal region. It is known for famous Kedarnath Temple, which is one of the Jyotirlings of Lord Shiva and also one of the four scared temples of the Char Dham Yatra. Rudraprayag also offers Deoria Tal trek, Kanakchauri and Kartik Swamy Temple. Read more about Rudraprayag

Tehri Garhwal:-

Tehri Garhwal is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, historical sites of Garhwal Parmar Kings and the famous Tehri Dam, which is a popular tourist spot and one of the largest water Dam in the World. The district is also home to the famous Surkhanda Devi Temple, which is an important religious site for Hindus. Read more about Tehri Garhwal

Udham Singh Nagar:-

Udham Singh Nagar is known as the food bowl of Uttarakhand and the district is named after great freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh. It is also Border district to Nepal. It is also home to various Shrines and Gurudwara like Nanak Matta.

Uttarkashi:-

Uttarkashi is located in Garhwal region which is known for various natural landscapes, mountain ranges and famous temples. It is home for Gangotri Temple which is one of the four sacred sites of the Char Dham Yatra. It is also known for Gaumukh from where Holy river Ganga originates. Read more about Uttarkashi

In conclusion, each district of Uttarakhand has its own unique culture, history, and geography that make it an interesting place to visit. From beautiful natural landscapes and stunning views of the Himalayas to famous temples and pilgrimage sites, Uttarakhand has something to offer for everyone.

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