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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Festivals In Nainital

Vasantotsav
Vasantotsavor means spring festival which is held every year at Ramnagar during the month of Jan-Feb. The event reflects cultural activities of both Kumaon and Garhwal.region of uttaranchal and there is a stiff competition among the participents .A large number of local artist ,people and tourists, including a good number of foreigners participate in the festival at Ramnagar which is near by the world famous Jim Corbett Park, the wildlife sanctuary of Uttar- Pradesh.

Holi Mahotsav
Holi Mahotsav is an effort of lacal who organised this fair in Nainital on the occasion of holi. The festivities reflect cultura and traditional rituals of Kumaon.

Hariyali Devi Fair
Hariyali Devi fair is held during July on the occasion of Harela. Which is celebrated for the new season of corp.

Chhota Kailash Fair
Chhota Kailash fair takes place every year in the month of february on the occasion of Shivratri. This is a religious fair, and reflects the rich and varied culture and tradition of the area.Mnay people visit to choota kailash on this occasation

Nandadevi Fair
Nanda Devi fair is held in Nainital in the month of September every year. Among other things, a number of cultural programmes are organised by the local govt. and non govt organization(s) on this occasion.participents are generally local school and college childrens

Sharadotsav (Winter Fair)
Sharadotsav is organised in Nainital in the month of October. Various cultural programmes, folk dances and folk arts are organised during this fair. A large number of people including foreign tourists visit this fair to have a glance of the local culture and traditions.

Ranibagh Fair
Ranibagh fair is held at Ranibagh, about 30kms. from Nainital on the occasion of Uttarayani every year. It has a great religious importance among the devotees.