Uttarakhand at a glance
Uttarakhand is a state located in northern India. It is also known as "The Land of the Gods" due to the many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers located in the region. The capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun. Uttarakhand is known for its natural beauty, with the Himalayan mountain range running through the state. The state is home to many popular tourist destinations, including the Char Dham temples, Nanda Devi National Park, Rajaji National Park and the Valley of Flowers National Park. The state is also known for its Ayurvedic medicine and traditional handicrafts.
Here, Uttarakhand at a glance provides important information and figures about Uttarakhand. This is helpful for General Knowledge exams.
| Particulars | Description |
|---|---|
| Capital | Bhararisain (summer), Dehradun (winter) |
| Established | 9th November 2000 |
| Largest City | Dehradun |
| Latitude | 30.0668° N |
| Longitude | 79.0193° E |
| Area Total | 53,483 km2 |
| Districts | 13 |
| Tehsils | 113 |
| Development Blocks | 95 |
| No. of Municipal Corporations | 8 |
| Total Towns | 31 |
| Total Villages | 16826 |
| Total Population (Census 2011) | 1,01,16,752 |
| Male (Census 2011) | 51,54,178 |
| Female (Census 2011) | 49,62,574 |
| Density (Census 2011) | 189 per sq km |
| Literacy Rate -Total (Census 2011) | 79.63% |
| Literacy Rate -Male (Census 2011) | 88.33% |
| Literacy Rate -Female (Census 2011) | 70.70% |
| Highest peak | Nanda Devi (25,643 ft) |
| Official Language | Hindi and Sanskrit |
| State Mammal | Alpine Musk Deer |
| State Bird | Himalayan Monal |
| State Flower | Brahma Kamal |
| State Tree | Burans |
| State Sport | Football |
| Airport | Dehradun, Pantnagar, Pithoragarh |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | 5 |
| Rajya Sabha Seat | 3 |
| Assembly Constituency | 70 |
