The district of Pithoragarh was carved out of the district of Almora and became a separate district in the year 1960.the headqurter of district Pithoragarh is the city Pithoragarh itself.head offices of all Govt. departments are situated in the city.District Pithoragarh has good civic facilities .
Pithoragarh is rich in natural beauty and it offers best view of the Himalaya.Some of the peaks like Nanda Devi ,Panchchuli ,Trishul , Nandakhat falls in this district.District pithoragarh has some finest glacires in the world such as Milam Glacier,Sunder Dhunga Glacier, Ralam Glacier, Namik Glacier.
Naraina Ashram
This Ashram was established by Narayan Swami in 1936 . The Ashram is a spiritual place and also engaged is imparting education to local childrens. Narain Ashram is also engaged in socio-economic activities to help and promote local people. This Ashram has megnifecient surroundings and is surrounded by a multiude of flowers. The serene atmosphere,the enervating discourses,meditation-room inside the ashram and samadhi sthal provide solace to the yatris and tourist.A large number of foreign tourists visit this ashram every year.
Dhwaj Fair
The fair is held at the Dhwaj Tample on the occassion of Shivratri.A great number of devotee throng fromm all over the Pithoragarh .The fair a symbole dedication to Lord Shiva by the devotee.
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Nearest Railway Station |
Tanakpur at a distance of 151 kms |
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Nearest airpoint |
Nani Saini at a distance of 5 kms |
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Pithoragarh is well connected with all major cities of Northern India.A brief list is given here. |
Delhi 503 Kms. via Tanakpur |
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Dehradun 538 Kms vis Tanakpur | |
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Bareilly 251 Kms via Tanakpur | |
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Hardwar | |
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Haldwani 218 Kms | |
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Lucknow | |
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Nanital 188 Kms | |
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Kathgodam |
angolihat
Gangolihat is situated at a distance of about 75 Kms. from the heart of Pithoragarh city. It is a small hamlet ,with a population of approxmaitely ten to fiften thousands,with a great importance among piligrims.An ancient Kali temple is situated here and every year a colourful fair is held during Navratris.
Schools in Pithoragarh :
Manas Mandir Pithoragarh - 05964-225748, 05964-223775
Gen. B.C.Joshi Army Public School - 05964-224606
N.G.O List :
PAHAL - 05964-225748, 05964-223775, 9412344870
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Circuit House |
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Zila Panchayat Dak Bungalow |
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General Information Of Pithoragrah
Total Area: 7 sq. kms.(approx.)
Total Population: Data Not available
Altitude: 1,645 Mts. (From the sea level)
Temperature:-
23-28 Degree in Summer
04-08 Degree in Winter
Clothing :
Summer- Cottons/ light woolens (some times)
Winter - Heavy Coolness
Languages : Hindi, English and Kumaoni.
Total Tehsils - Munsyari, Dharchula, Didihat, Gangolihat, Pithoragarh
Head quarter - Pithoragarh Total Development Blocks - 8
Total Towns - 3
Total Nyaya Panchayats - 64 Total Gram Sabhas - 651 Total villages - 1635
Total population 4,16,647 (As per 1991 census)
Male Population - 2,09,177
Female Population - 2,07470 Total literacy rate - 61.4.