History

History Of Uttaranchal

The history of state Uttaranchal goes back to the early years of the 20th century when political and social awareness started among the people of this region to over come from poverty and backwardness after 1910.
In 1938 Pandit J.L.Nehru said that the people of this region need special rights to taketheir decision under special circumstances of this region.
After 1979 the human movement started when a new political party called "Uttaranchal Kranti Dal"came into existence but it took a new turn in the year 1994 when the than state chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav passed reservation quota bill for the minorities.The movement spread over in the whole Uttaranchal region with in a very short period time and every youth,old aged man ,woman and child took active part in it.

Finally the struggle of the people of this region succeeded when the central govt. passed the bill and Uttaranchal came in to existence on the 9th of Nov. 2000.

Traditions and Crafting of Uttaranchal

Ornaments in UTTARANCHAL
The design of kumaoni and garhwali orniments are basically based on the theme which was thousand years old.The ornaments are generally made of Gold, Silver and sometimes by the Copper.

Wood Carving
Generally done on the wooden doors and windows of the houses, the wood carving is an amazing craft work in uttaranchal. Most of the houses in the village are found in many design and the designing if based on the Different God , Goddess, nature and local things.
Temple Architecture
Flourished by the kings the temple architecture is an amazing work of cearftmenship in the uttaranchal region.Most of the temples are built by the heavy and big stones and they are placed in a very architural manner one abve the other with outh any supports .All the stones of the temples were erected with highly intricate and ornamental carvings .A few example of the temple architecture cannbe seen at KEDARNATH,JAGESHWAR,BAGESHWAR,PANCH KEDATR etc.
Painting
Wall paintings and floor painting is generally known as APPEN in KUMAON and GARHWAL and it's been been one of the oldest traditions of UTTARANCHAL . The floore and all painting is generally made during the occasions sucha s DIPAWALI,HOLI,MAKAR SANKRANTI, MERRAGES etc. when walls and doors of the house are decorated.

State Information

State Info

Status Of Uttaranchal
Uttaranchal became the 27th state of the Republic of India on the 9th of November 2000. The State Uttaranchal is carved out of Uttar Pradesh. It occupies 17.3% of India?s total land area with 51,125 sq. km. It has a population of about 6.0 million at 94.4 per sq. km. International borders touched by the border of state of Uttaranchal are Tibet, Nepal Neighbor states are Himachal Pradesh and Utter Pradesh.

The capital of state Uttaranchal is Dehradun which is surrounded beautiful mountains and natural beauty.
The Honorable High Court of state Uttaranchal is situated in District Nainital.

Some facts Of State Uttaranchal
Total Geographical area	51125 Sq. Km
Hill Area	92.57%
Plains Area	7.43%
Area Covered By Forest	63%
Total Literacy	65 %
?Location	Longitude 77 ?34' 27" East to 81deg 02' 22" E Latitude 28? 53' 24" North to 31deg 27' 50" N
Total Population	70,50,634 (Male : Female =1000 : 976)
Male	51.91 %
Female	48.81 %
Rural Population	76.90 %
Urban Population	23.10 %
S.T.Population	17.48 %
S.C.Population	3.10 %
Other Minorities	2.0 % (approx)
Literacy Rate	65 %
Total No. Of Districts	13
Name Of Districts	Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Chamol, Nainital, Dehradun, Haridwar, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Puari, Udham Singh Nagar, Pithoragarh and Rudraprayag
Total No. Of Villege	15620
Total No. Of city or Urban	Area 81
No of Railway Stations	5 (Major) Kathgodam, Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, LalKauwn
No. of Airports	3 (Pant Nagar, Nainisaine ,jollyGrant)
Major
Major Rivers	Ganga, Yamuna And Kali (Sharada)
Major Mountain Range(Peaks)(height in Mts.)	Gauri Parvat (6590),Gangotri(6614), Panchuly(6910), Nanda Devi(7816), Nanda Kot (6861) Kameth(7756) badrinath(7140), Trishul(7120), Chaukhamba(7138), Dunagiri(7066) etc.
Major Pass	Mana (5450), Nitipass(5070) Lipulekh(5122), LumpiaDhura (5650)
Resources	Water, Forest, Dairy, Woolen, Herb, Medicine, Fruit, Land etc.
Industry	Tourism, Dairy, Agriculture, Horticulture, Floriculture, Sugar and other small scale industries
Major Festivals	Uttarani, Nanda devi Mela, Holi, Dipawali, Kandali, Hilljatra, Bikhoti,Bagwal, Harela, Ghuguteeetc.
Major Events	Sardoutasv, Bansntoutsav, Nanda Devi Rajjaat, Chipla Kedar Jaat, Kadernath Yatra, Badrinath Yatra, Kumbh Mela, Ardh Kumbh Mela, Ramleela, Dashara
Major Species Of Trees	Shoria Robusta, Agile Marmilos, Embica Aaficinelis, Cigigime Quiminy, Bombex Shiva, Ajadyrecta Indica, Junglash regia, Cidres Devdaar, Betula Utilus, Rhododendhren Arbhenium, Pine, Tectona Grandish etc.
Major Species Of Herb (Some of the species of herb are very rare and these are included in the list of endangered species.)	Cordyceps sinnesis, Sinoarundinaria falcata, Aehmanthera gossypina, Meizotropic pillita, Morchell esculenta, Terachycarpus takin, Wyrtex Nirgundo, Geradernia hetrofila, Barebris aristata, Scentla ascetica etc.
Major Trade Centers	Haldwani, Rudrapur, Tanakpur, Dehradun, Haridwar, Kotdwar, Rishikesh.

Uttaranchal

Welcome to uttaranchal online a complete web directory of the state and it's districts, a virtual journey to the 27th state of india which is also called a land of Gods and Goddess. Uttaranchal is a state of natural beauty and some of the untouched and un spoilt natural places such nainital, valley of flowers, dehradun, himalaya, kausani etc. Also famous for it's lakes, mountains, forests, national parks, santuries and is also a favorite destination of wildlife lovers.

Find all the informaiton about, districts, directory, nainital, dehradun, almora, pithoragarh, bageshwar, tehri, udham singh nagar, chamoli, uttarkashi. Also know more about the temples such as badrinath, kedarnath, hemkund sahib, kailash maan sarovar, naina devi temple etc.
If you are a student you can find information about various schools, college and universities of kumaon and garhawal, the culture, festivals of kumaon, garhwal.

Some Facts About Uttaranchal

The State is carved out of Uttar Pradesh. It occupies 17.3% of India’s total land area with 51,125 sq. km. It has a population of about 6.0 million at 94.4 per sq. km. International borders touched by the border of state are Tibet, Nepal Neighbor states are Himachal Pradesh and Utter Pradesh

Adventure Sports

Uttaranchal is also a major destination for adventure sports lovers. Many national and international competitions of Skiing, Water rafting, Mountaineering, Rock climbing etc. are held every year. Many adventure sports places are here.

Online Community

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