General Information Of Uttarkashi

Total Area: 8.2 sq kms(city area)
Total Population: 2,40,000 (1991census)
Altitude: 1,550 Mts. From the sea level
Temperature: 27.5?C in Summer
- 8to -12?C Degree in Winter
Location - On the bank of Bhagirathi
Clothing: Summer- Cottons/ light woolen, Winter - Heavy woolen
Languages: Hindi, English and Garhwali
STD Code : 01374

Facts Of District Uttarkashi
Total geographical Area - 8016.00 sq. Kms.
Total Population: 2,39,710 (1991census)
Literacy - Male 68.74 % , Female - 23.57 % (approx.)
Total Literacy - 47.23% (approx.)
Police Stations - 7
Post Office - 124
Telephone Connections - 2000 (approx.)
No.Of Schools,Colleges and Institutions -872 (approx.)
Total tehsils - 4
Community Development Blocks - 6
Total towns - 3
Total villages 686

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Excursions From Haridwar

Rishikesh
This spritual town is known as "Rishikesh" i.e. the place of sages
Rishikesh is situated at a distance of about 24 Kms. from Haridwar. Rishikesh is called the starting point for the Char Dham yatra.It has more importance among piligrims because it is situated at the confluence of the holy river Ganga and river Chandrabhaga.Rishikesh is also a favourate destination of foreigners who are interested in Yoga and Meditation

Chila is a part of Rajaji National Park and it is situated at a distance of 8 kms. from Haridwar on the bank of River Ganga.
This wild life sanctuary is a very good place for animal and bird watchers .The species which can be found here includes elephants, deers,peacockes,blue bull,fox,stag deer,spotted deers ,porcupine and migrated birds species in the season time.

Sapt Rishi Ashram
Also named as sapt sarovar this place is an ashram which is situated on the way to Rishikesh .The river Ganges flows in seven streams in front of this Ashram, that is why it is also called Sapt Sarovar.

Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park was established in the year 1996 on the edge of the Dehradun valley This place is a perfect place for wildlife lovers because this park coves an area of approx 820sq.kms.with a variety of animal such as Tiger, Panther, Bear, Chital, Sambar,Elephant, Wild Boar, Kakar, Python, Snakes, Monitor lizard etc. alongwith a large variety of avian fauna.

Neelkanth Mahadev
dedicated to Lord Shiva his tample is situated at an altitude of 1700 mts.above the sea level and provides a majestic view of surounding areas.

Shanti Kung
This is a spritual place as well as institution which imparts education to the students in sanskrit and other subjects.This place is a really neat and clean ashram which provides free shelter and fod to the neede and destitutes.