Pithoragarh
| Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India पिथौरागढ़ | |
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Himalyan view from Pithoragarh | |
  Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India   Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India Location in Uttarakhand, India | |
| Coordinates: 29°35′N 80°13′E / 29.58°N 80.22°ECoordinates: 29°35′N 80°13′E / 29.58°N 80.22°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Pithoragarh |
| Elevation | 1,514 m (4,967 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 56,044 |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 262501 |
| Telephone code | 915964 |
| Vehicle registration | UK |
| Website |
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Pithoragarh is a city with a Municipal Board in the Pithoragarh district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, was carved out of the district of Almora in 1960.
Geography
Pithoragarh is located at 29°35′N 80°13′E / 29.58°N 80.22°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 1,514 metres (4,967 feet).[3][4]
History
The district is named after its headquarters town, Pithoragarh. Tradition has it that during the reign of the Chand Rajas of Kumaon, one Piru, also called Prithvi Gosain, built a fort here and named it Prithvigarh which, in the course of time, got changed into Pithoragarh."[3]
Places of interest
Sharadotsav
Pithorgarh is known for its unique culture. Saradotsav has played a significant role in conserving and sharing this culture. It is an important event that draws a huge crowds and showcases local culture through music and dance, often featuring performances in the Kumaoni language. Schools from the different part of district performed folk dances and songs. Various competitions are also held.
In popular culture
The small town has been extensively described in a novel by American author Bradley Swift titled, From Pithoragarh to Pittsburg.
How to reach Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh is connected to the outside world by road although it has a seldom-used air strip. Haldwani and Tanakpur are two entry points for entering Pithoragarh from plains. Both these places are connected by railway services. Regular state bus transport services along with private taxi services are available at both places.
References
- ↑ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ↑ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Pithoragarh
- 1 2 A document from official website of Pithoragarh
- ↑ Official website of Pithoragarh
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Pithoragarh. |
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pithoragarh. |
- Pithoragarh, Official website
- Pithoragarh at wikimapia.
- Relief Agency – Rapid Response's Regional Office
- Pithoragarh Diaries