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| Coordinates | 29°35′50″N 79°39′25″E / 29.59718°N 79.6570°E |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Division | Kumaon |
| Population • Density |
630,567 (2001[update]) • 205 /km2 (531 /sq mi) |
| Sex ratio | 862[citation needed] ♂/♀ |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
3,082 km2 (1,190 sq mi) • 1,646 m (5,400 ft) |
| Climate Temperature • Summer • Winter |
Alpine (BSh) and Humid subtropical(Bsh) (Köppen) • 28 - -2 °C (84 °F) • 28 - 12 °C (70 °F) • 15 - -2 °C (61 °F) |
| Website | almora.nic.in |
Almora is a district of Uttarakhand state, India. The headquarters is at Almora.
Almora is a district in the Kumaun division of Uttarakhand in India. Almora is famous for its cultural heritage, handicrafts, cuisine and wildlife.[citation needed]
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History
The ancient town of Almora, before its establishment was under the possession of Katyuri king Baichaldeo. He donated major part of this land to a Gujrati Brahmin Sri Chand Tiwari [1] Later on when Chand kingdom was founded in Baramandal, the town of Almora was founded at this centrally located place in 1568 [2] by Kalyan Chand.[citation needed] In the days of the Chand Kings it was called Rajapur. The name 'Rajpur' is also mentioned over a number of ancient copper plates.
In the 1960s Bageshwar district and Champawat district had not yet been formed and were part of Almora district.[3]
Geography
The town of Almora is situated over a horse saddle shaped ridge of a mountain. The eastern portion of the ridge is known as Talifat and the western one is known as Selifat. The market is at the top of the ridge where these two, Talifat and Selifat jointly terminate.
The market is 1.25 miles (2.01 km) long and is covered with stone slabs. The place of the present cantonment was formerly known as Lalmandi. Presently where the collectorate exists, the 'Malla Mahal' (Upper Court) of Chanda kings was located. The site of present District Hospital used to be 'Talla Mahal' (Lower Court) of Chand rulers.[citation needed]
Simalkhet is a village situated in the border of Almora and Chamoli. People of this village can speak both kumauni and garhwali languages.[citation needed] On the top of a hill there is a temple called Bhairav Gadi.
Gori River flows through Almora District.
Almora was also the site of the famous dance academy set up by Udai Shankar, the famous danseuse in the 1938 - several famous Indian and French dancers trained here. The Almora dance academy was housed in Pine Lodge on the outskirts of the town (Ranidhara). The site has a fantastic views of the Himalayas and the city.
"In these hills, Nature’s hospitality eclipses all that man can ever do. The enchanting beauty of the Himalayas, their bracing climate and the soothing green that envelops you, leave nothing more to be desired. I wonder whether the scenery of these hills and the climate are to be surpassed, if equalled, by any of the beauty spots of the world. After having been for nearly three weeks in the Almora hills, I am more than ever amazed why our people need to go to Europe in search of health."[4] - Mahatama M.K. Gandhi
"These mountains are associated with the best memories of our race: Here, therefore, must be one of centers, not merely of activity, but more of calmness of meditation, and of peace and I hope some one to realize it." - Swami Vivekananda (replying to the address given to him by the people of Almora)
Demographics
As of 2001[update] Indian census, the Almora district has a population of 630, 567. Hindus 621,203, Muslims 7,283 (1.15%), Christians 959[5].
Transport
Air
Nearest Airport is Pantnagar (Nainital): 127 km.
Train
Nearest Railway Station is located at Ramnagar, 90 km, from where direct trains are available for Delhi, Lucknow and Agra. The Kathgodam station is located at about the same distance. Some of the major trains from Kathgodam are:
- Sampark Kranti Exp (5035/5036)
- Howrah Express (3019/3020)
- Ranikhet Express (5013/5014)
- Rampur Passenger (1/2 R.K. Passenger and 3/4 R.K. Passenger)
- Naintial Express (5308/5307)
Road
Almora is well connected by road to important centres in the region. Some distances:
References
- ^ Kumaon Official website of Almora district.
- ^ Almora history
- ^ Times World Atlas, 1967 Edition, Plate 30.
- ^ "The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi Vol. 46: 12 May, 1929 - 31 August, 1929" (PDF). http://www.gandhiserve.org/cwmg/VOL046.PDF., p. 254
- ^ "Uttarakhand - Districts of India: Know India". National Portal of India. http://india.gov.in/knowindia/districts/andhra1.php?stateid=UA. Retrieved 2009-04-04.
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