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Haldwani gatway to the himalayas is one of the biggest business center of Uttaranchal . In ancient period, Haldwani was known as Halduvani. the name was derived after the tree name "Haldu" which were found in abundance here. In 1815, after the Britishers defeated Gorkhas, Gardner was appointed as the Commissioner of Kumaon. Later on Gerorge William Trail took over as Commissioner. In 1834 Trail renamed Halduvani as Haldwani.

The place near Haldwani Gaura Padav is named so because the Britishers were the first to settle at this place. In 1856, Henry Raemjay took over as Commissior of Kumaon. He connected Nainital with Kathgodam by Road in 1882. In 1883-84, Railway
line between Bareilly and Kathgodam was laid down. On 24 April 1884, train arrived at Haldwani from Lucknow.

There are various developmental plans for the city owing to its importance in the state of Uttarakhand. These include building of additional infrastructure like stadium, bus terminus and shoping malls.public schools Haldwani is an important commercial hub. It is home to one of the largest vegetable, fruit and foodgrain markets in Kumoun The Gaula river is exploited for a large quantity of boulders, sand and gravels every year. It forms an important revenue source for both the government and local business.