47-608: Champawat ( Kumaoni : Champāvat ) is a town and a Nagar Palika Parishad in Champawat district in the state of Uttarakhand , India. It is the administrative headquarters of Champawat district. The town was the former capital of the Kumaon Kingdom . Champawat is believed to be the place where the Kurmavtar (the turtle incarnation of Lord Vishnu ) took place. These days there is a temple called Kranteshwar Mandir, which
94-438: A distance of 170 kilometres (110 mi), provides air connectivity with Delhi. The nearest railhead is at Tanakpur, at a distance of 70 kilometres (43 mi), which has direct rail connections with major cities of India including Delhi, Agra , Lucknow and Kolkata . As of 2011, there are eight primary schools, three middle schools, two secondary schools, two senior secondary schools / Inter colleges and one degree College in
141-456: A land area of 5 km (1.9 sq mi), 21.3% up from 3958 in 2001. Out of the total Population, 2,543 are males while 2,258 are females as per report released by Census India 2011. Population of Children with age of 0–6 is 554 which is 11.54% of total population of Champawat. In Champawat, Female Sex Ratio is of 888 against state average of 963. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Champawat
188-661: A language in the unsafe category, meaning it requires consistent conservation efforts. Kumaoni is written using the Devanagari script. There are several dialects spoken in the Kumaon region. There is not single accepted method of dividing up the dialects of Kumaoni. Broadly speaking, Kali (or Central) Kumaoni is spoken in Almora and northern Nainital. North-eastern Kumaoni is spoken in Pithoragarh. South-eastern Kumaoni
235-640: A local epic titled Gurupaduka, Champavati, the sister of the Nagas, did penance near the Baleshwar temple of Champawat. In her memory, the temple of Champavati is still located inside the Baleshwar temple complex. According to the Vayu Purana , Champavati was the capital of nine kings of Puri Naga Dynasty. Champawat was formerly the capital of the Chand dynasty rulers of Kumaon . The Baleshwar Temple built by
282-572: A popular route for motorcycle enthusiasts. Champawat has multiple hotels and guesthouses for individuals visiting the town. Bal Mithai of Champawat is famous for its unique taste. According to www.India.com, Champawat was ranked among ten most peaceful places in India. Many other non governmental organisations also ranked Champawat among ten most peaceful places in India Champawat had a population of 4801 in 2011 within its administrative limits on
329-473: A tree on the sacred ground of the village. Strips of white cloth are tied to the tree and a flag is raised. Hilljatra is a pastoralists' and agriculturalists' festival, which is celebrated in some parts of Pithoragarh districts. The aathon (eight day of bhado) and Gawra Visarjan became part of Hilljatra during the development process. The festival, which originated in West Nepal's Sorar (Mahakali) region,
376-462: Is 24.6 °C (76.3 °F). The warmest month, on average, is June with an average temperature of 32.1 °C (89.8 °F). The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F). The average amount of precipitation for the year in Champawat is 1,239.5 millimetres (48.80 in). The month with the most precipitation on average is July with 358.1 millimetres (14.10 in) of precipitation. The month with
423-738: Is a Himalayan town with a Municipal corporation in Pithoragarh district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand . It is the largest hill town in Kumaon Division . "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 to Pithoragarh." Pithoragarh city and its surrounding areas were part of
470-630: Is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by over two million people of the Kumaon region of the state of Uttarakhand in northern India and parts of Doti region in Western Nepal . As per 1961 survey there were 1,030,254 Kumaoni speakers in India. The number of speakers increased to 2.2 million in 2011. Kumaoni is not endangered but UNESCO's Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger designates it as
517-560: Is an urban town with a Nagar Palika Parishad or Municipal Council spread over an area of 9 square km. It is divided into 20 wards for the sake of administration. It is also part of the Almora Lok Sabha Constituency , thus has BJP MP Ajay Tamta representing the city and is a part of the Pithoragarh Vidhan Sabha constituency, represented by INC's Mayukh Mahar . Pithoragarh town, before
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#1732776599637564-709: Is around 748 compared to Uttarakhand state average of 890. Literacy rate of Champawat city is 91.69% higher than state average of 78.82%. The Male literacy is around 95.91% while female literacy rate is 87.04%. Schedule Caste constitutes 18.60% while Schedule Tribe were 0.94% of total population in Champawat. Out of total population, 1,356 were engaged in work or business activity. Of this 1,103 were males while 253 were females. Of total 1356 working population, 95.28% were engaged in Main Work while 4.72% of total workers were engaged in Marginal Work. Champawat lies on
611-456: Is connected to the rest of Uttarakhand by all-weather motorable roads. The total road length in Pithoragarh is 80 km. Haldwani and Tanakpur are two entry points for entering Pithoragarh by road. Both are connected by railway services, the nearest railway stations being Tanakpur (151 km) and Kathgodam (212 km). Regular state bus transport services along with private taxi services are available at both places. Buses, which are
658-544: Is dedicated to lord Shiva. It is also believed that the head of Ghatotkacha (son of Bhima and the Rakshasi Hidimbi ) fell here after he died in the battle of Mahabharata . The Gahtku Mandir is the temple dedicated to Ghatotkacha . There is a famous temple called the Shani Mandir (or Manokamna Purn Mandir Kaula) in the village of Maurari The original name of Champawat is said to be Champavati, which
705-463: Is linked to ropai (paddy planting) and other rainy-season agricultural and pastoral labours (Hill = mud, Jatra = Jaat). It has also been linked to the Champawat ruler's victory. The small town was extensively described in a novel by American author Bradley Swift, From Pithoragarh to Pittsburg . Major parts of the Bollywood film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar have been shot in the city. Pithoragarh
752-500: Is not connected by any direct train services ; however, it is well connected by road, and it also has an airport. The National Highway 9 passes through Pithoragarh. Landslides and cloudbursts , caused by heavy rains that fall during the summer monsoon, often interrupt transportation networks. The Pithoragarh Airport , also known as the Naini Saini Airport, is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north-east of
799-461: Is seen as one of the most prominent empires in Kumaon. Their rule also coincides with a period of cultural resurgence. Archeological surveys point towards the development of culture and art forms in this period. A Branch of Indian National Congress was established in the region in 1912, and in 1916, many people from Pithoragarh attended the Lucknow session of Congress. The Non-cooperation movement
846-846: Is spoken in South-eastern Nainital. Western Kumaoni is spoken west of Almora and Nainital. More specifically: Some Kumaoni speakers are also reportedly found in Western Nepal. Various Kumaoni text have been found from the Katyuri and Chand era on temple stones and as copper plate inscriptions. Kumaoni was also the official language of the Kumaon Kingdom . Being part of the Indo-Aryan dialect continuum Kumauni shares its grammar with other Indo-Aryan languages like Dotyali , Nepali , Hindi , Rajasthani , Kashmiri and Gujarati . It shares much of its grammar with
893-774: The "10+2+3" plan . After completing their secondary education, students typically enroll in Inter Colleges that have a higher secondary facility and are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education , CISCE or the Department of Education of the Government of Uttarakhand . They usually choose a focus on liberal arts, business, or science. As of 2011, Pithoragarh had 17 primary schools, 20 middle schools, 22 secondary schools, 14 senior secondary schools, and 1 degree college. Before independence, during
940-562: The Kingdom of Kumaon in the sixteenth century during the rule of King Balo Kalyan Chand, when it was given to him by the Raika king of Doti as dowry for marrying his Daughter. In 1790, the Chand kings built a new fort on the hill where the present Girls Inter College is situated. This fort was destroyed by the Indian government in 1962 after China attacked India. The Chand rule, at its zenith,
987-584: The Kumaoni language . Kandali Festival A flower called Kandali ( Strobilanthes wallichii ) blooms once every twelve years in the Chaudans region of Pithoragarh district, and the people celebrate the Kandali festival between August and October. Local people, known as Shaukars or Rangs, take part in the week-long festival with joy and enthusiasm in various villages throughout the region. The festival begins with
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#17327765996371034-720: The Manaskhand region, which extended from the Kailash Mountain in the north to Bhabar & Terai in the south, as mentioned in the Skanda Purana . The Asuras and Nagas appear to be the earliest inhabitants of the region, who were later superseded by the Kiratas , Khasas and the Kunindas . The Kuninda Kings of the region may have become the feudatories of The Kushana Kings, who held their sway over
1081-597: The National Highway 9 . The highway running from Malout in Punjab to Askot in uttarakhand connects Champawat with Delhi , Rudrapur , Tanakpur and Pithoragarh . As of 2011, the town has a small road network of 20 kilometres (12 mi), maintained by the municipal board. Popular modes of transport are shared taxis and buses run by Uttarakhand Transport Corporation and Kumaon Motor Owners Union, which connect Champawat to Delhi and other major cities in
1128-409: The Chand rulers in the 12th century is an excellent monument with marvelous stone carving works. The Champawat Tiger , a man-eating tigress who killed in excess of four hundred people, was named after this town, as she operated primarily in its surrounding area. She was shot in 1907 by the famed hunter Jim Corbett , the first designated man-eater he killed in a 30 year long career. Champawat lies in
1175-627: The Moderate damage risk (B) area in Wind & Cyclone Zone and is declared a No Flood Zone. Pithoragarh has a monsoon-influenced climate. The summer season from April to mid-June is moderately warm with occasional thunderstorms, whilst the monsoon season from mid-June to mid-September is humid with heavy showers almost daily. This gives way to a warm and sunny autumn season. The winter season brings pleasant afternoons, very cold mornings, and spells of frontal rain accompanied by sparse snowfall. Pithoragarh
1222-536: The Provincial Assembly, and in 1947, along with the rest of India, this region also won independence from the British Rule. Pithoragarh is located at 29°35′N 80°13′E / 29.58°N 80.22°E / 29.58; 80.22 . in the district of Pithoragarh , Uttarakhand , India. It lies in the revenue Division of Kumaon and is located 188 km northeast of Nainital ,
1269-590: The Sanskrit present rcchami , I go, does not change for gender. But in Pahari and Kashmiri it must be derived from the rare Sanskrit particle * rcchitas , gone, for in these languages it is a participial tense and does change according to the gender of the subject. Thus, in the singular we have: - Here we have a relic of the old Khasa language, which, as has been said, seems to have been related to Kashmiri. Other relics of Khasa, again agreeing with north-western India, are
1316-538: The administrative headquarters of Kumaon. It has an average elevation of 1,627 metres (5,338 feet ). It is situated in the centre of the western half of the Saur Valley . The valley is spread across around 50 square kilometers. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards , on a scale ranging from I to V in order of increasing susceptibility to earthquakes, the city lies inside seismic zone V . It lies in
1363-484: The board under the U.P. Municipalities Act of 1916. There was no elected body and the affairs were supervised by an Officer-in-charge (a deputy collector) to whom the powers were delegated by the District Magistrate. Pithoragarh Mahotsav has played a significant role in conserving and sharing Pithorgarh's unique culture. It showcases local culture through music and dance, often featuring performances in
1410-469: The city. The airport, which was constructed in 1991 for administrative use, was previously mainly used by the Indian Air Force for defence purposes. The airport was upgraded in 2016 at an estimated cost of Rs 64.91 crore. Bareilly Airport is located around 249 km from Pithoragarh is a major airport nearby which is connected to cities like Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru. Pithoragarh
1457-485: The creation of a Municipal Board, was administered as a Town Area by a committee consisting of 10 members and a chairman. The Municipality of Pithoragarh came into existence on 24 Nov 1962 and the members and the chairman of Town Area Committee became its members. The board was, however, dissolved on 12 Mar 1963, and the town was then administered by the District Magistrate , who was the ex-officio chairman of
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1504-613: The least precipitation on average is November with an average of 2.5 millimetres (0.098 in). There are an average of 43.8 days of precipitation, with the most precipitation occurring in August with 10.9 days and the least precipitation occurring in November with 0.6 days. Due to its cooler temperatures Champawat is a popular conduit for tourists visiting Pithoragarh , Dharchula , Almora and other mountain towns. The long winding sealed roads leading up to Champawat through Tanakpur are
1551-459: The middle of the 19th century when Pithoragarh was part of Almora , there were only two middle schools in Pithoragarh. LSM Govt. Post Graduate College is the only government college in the town providing studies up to post-graduation. It was previously affiliated to Kumaun University , Nainital . With the growing impact of I.T. , the government opened SIT Pithoragarh in 2011. Almost a dozen of privately owned computer centres opened up later in
1598-400: The most commonly used mode of transport, are run by government agencies and private operators. Agencies operating long-distance bus services include Uttarakhand Transport Corporation , K.M.O.U, and various private operators. Schools in Pithoragarh are run by the state government or private organisations, Hindi and English are the primary languages of instruction. Schools in Pithoragarh follow
1645-573: The other language of the Central Pahari group like Garhwali . The peculiarities of grammar in Kumaoni and other Central Pahari languages exist due to the influence of the now extinct language of the Khasas , the first inhabitants of the region. In Kumauni the verb substantive is formed from the root ach , as in both Rajasthani and Kashmiri . In Rajasthani its present tense, being derived from
1692-640: The region in the last quarter of the 1st century AD. The region subsequently came under the Kurmanchal kingdom , which had its capital first at Jyotirmath and then at Karikeyapura (Modern day Baijnath ) in the Katyur Valley. The Group of Temples at Kasni village (3 km from city centre) were built in 11th century during the rule of Katyuri kings . Upon the disintegration of the Katyuris and fall of kingdom in 13th century, Pithoragarh came under
1739-563: The regions ruled by the Doti Kings. This resulted in a war, which lasted for 12 years, and ended with a victory for the Chands. After the death of Bharti Chand in 1462, Nagmalla, the king of Doti attacked his son, Ratna Chand who was successful in defending himself. Nagmalla was killed in the war and the Bams became feudatories of the Chands. The pargana of Saur came under direct control of
1786-530: The rule of Bam kings of Saur . The Bam kings were feudal to the Raikas of Doti and was a branch of katyuri kings, and had their capital at Udaipur near Pithoragarh, However, the Rajas used to come down to Rameshwar and Bailorkol during the winter months. The Bam kings, who ruled over Saur were: In the fifteenth century, King Bharti Chand of Champawat amassed a huge army, and started plundering and killing in
1833-552: The southeast of the North Indian state of Uttarakhand . It is in the eastern part of the Kumaon Himalayas at an average elevation of 1,615 metres (5,299 ft). It is located at 29°20′N 80°06′E / 29.33°N 80.10°E / 29.33; 80.10 and covers an area of 5 square kilometres (1.9 sq mi). The city of Champawat lies in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand , which
1880-469: The state of Uttarakhand, such as Dehradun , Tanakpur, Haldwani , Pithoragarh, Almora and Rudrapur. The Champawat Bus Station, located in Shant Bazar locality of the town, was inaugurated on 27 Jan 2019. The Naini Saini Airport in Pithoragarh, located at a distance of 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the town is the nearest Airport, that connects it with Dehradun. The Pantnagar Airport , located at
1927-836: The tendency to shorten long vowels, the practice of epenthesis , or the modification of a vowel by the one which follows in the next syllable, and the frequent occurrence of disaspiration . Thus, Khas siknu, Kumauni sikhno , but Hindi sikhna , to learn; Kumauni yeso , plural yasa , of this kind. Conjugation of the verb Lekh (लेख) to write, in all three tenses in Kumaoni. मैं main लेखनू lekhnu मैं लेखनू main lekhnu I write हम hum लेखनु lekhnu हम लेखनु hum lekhnu we write तू tu लेख lekh छे chhe तू लेख छे tu lekh chhe you write तुम tum लेख lekh छो chho तुम लेख छो tum lekh chho you write उ U लिखनो likhno उ लिखनो U likhno he writes ऊँ Pithoragarh Pithoragarh ( Kumaoni : Pithor'garh )
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1974-445: The town. The Govt. P.G. College, Champawat - the only degree college in the town was established in 1996, and was previously affiliated to Kumaun University , Nainital . The college, along with all other degree colleges of Champawat district got affiliated to Soban Singh Jeena University , Almora , when it was founded in 2020. Kumaoni language Kumaoni ( Kumaoni-Devanagari : कुमाऊँनी , pronounced [kuːmɑːʊni] )
2021-408: The worship of a Shiva linga made of a flour mixture of barley and buckwheat. During this festival, local liquor is traditionally consumed. It is performed in a decorated corner of the courtyard by each household. People pray for good fortune. The individual Poojas are followed by a community feast. Then, the women and men, in traditional dresses and laden with gold and silver ornaments, assemble around
2068-488: Was carved out from the Pithoragarh district by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 1997. Total No of Tehsil in Champawat District Champawat has a Humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification Cfa) with distinct wet and dry seasons. Due to its high elevation, Champawat usually enjoys a more moderate climate throughout the year. The average temperature for the year in Champawat
2115-514: Was due to its location on the banks of the Champavati stream. To the west of this region was a fort called Donkot, where the local Rawat kings resided. There are seven ancient temples in the valley of the Champavati stream: Baleshwar, Kranteshwar, Tadkeshwar, Rishneshwar, Dikteshwar, Mallareshwar and Maneshwar, of which, the Baleshwar temple is considered to be the most important. According to
2162-659: Was first introduced to the valley in Kumor village, Pithoragarh.The hiljatra of Urai (Dewalthal)is the most famous.Tha tableau of the Lakhiya bhoot is the main attraction.On the evening of hiljatra,worship of goddess Mahakali is performed tableaux are tajen out.The people of Bajethi, another village near Pithoragarh, accepted the Jatra, and it was modified and introduced as Hiran chital in the Kanalichhina and Askot regions. Hilljatra
2209-676: Was started in the region in 1921 and in 1930, 10 people from Pithoragarh participated in the Civil disobedience movement . Subsequently, the Congress won the Pithoragarh seat in the Provincial Elections in 1937 . The Quit India Movement of 1942 found greater support in Pithoragarh and about 150 persons were arrested while several were fined. The Congress won the Pithoragarh seat again in the General Elections of 1945 for
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