16-597: Chaubattia is a settlement in Almora district , in the state of Uttarakhand , northern India. It is located roughly 10 kilometres (6 mi) south of the cantonment town of Ranikhet . Chabattia is 1,800 metres (5,906 ft) above sea level, within sight of the western peaks of the Himalayas . Its name, in the Kumaoni language, means a common meeting point of four paths ("chau" meaning four and "bat" meaning path ). It
32-615: Is a village situated on the border of Almora and Chamoli. People of this village can speak both Kumauni and Garhwali languages. On the top of a hill there is a temple called Bhairav Gadi. There is also a village known as Shitlakhet that sits in the south quadrant. This village is a hill station . Gori River flows through Almora District. District of Almora is divided into nine tehsils : Almora, Bhikiyasain, Bhanoli, Chaukhutiya, Dwarahat, Jainti, Ranikhet, Someshwar, Syalde and Sult . Its Assembly constituencies are Dwarahat, Salt, Ranikhet, Someshwar (SC), Almora, and Jageshwar. Upon
48-474: Is named this way because of its location at the intersection of four places connects in front of Rawat Building: Bhargaon , Ranikhet , Dehrti and Pilkholi . Chaubattia is best known as the location of a botanical garden and fruit orchard which are popular with tourists to the region. The gardens contain predominantly apple , peach , plum and apricot trees. It is also home to a government operated fruit and vegetable research centre, which owns and runs
64-546: The address given to him by the people of Almora) The Nearest airports to Almora are Pantnagar Airport (127 km) in Nainital and Naini Saini Airport (125 km) in Pithoragarh . The nearest railway station is at Kathgodam , 90 km, from where direct trains are available for Delhi , Lucknow and Agra . Some of the major trains from Kathgodam are: Almora is well connected by road to important centres in
80-514: 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." - Mahatma 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
96-642: The capital of the Kumaon Kingdom from Champawat to Almora. Almora town was the administrative headquarters of the Kumaun district; which was formed in 1815 following the defeat of Gorkha army in the Anglo-Gorkha war and the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli . The Kumaun district then consisted of the complete Kumaon Division excluding the Terai district with its headquarters at Kashipur . In 1837, Garhwal
112-528: The creation of Kumaon district in May 1815, seven tehsils were set up in the district at Almora , Kali Kumaun , Pali Pachaon , Kota, Shor , Phaldakot and Ramnagar . taking the total number of tehsils to nine. Almora was also the site of the dance academy set up by dancer Udai Shankar in 1938 – several well-known Indian and French dancers trained there. The Almora dance academy was housed in Pine Lodge on
128-470: The decade 2001-2011 was −1.73%. Almora has a sex ratio of 1139 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 81.06%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 22.68% and 0.21% of the population respectively. In 2001, Hindus were 621,203, Muslims 7,283 (1.15%), Christians 959. Most of the population lives near the main market of Almora that forms nearly 45% of the population. Languages of Almora district (2011) The major first language of
144-541: The district is Kumaoni , spoken by over 90% of the population. Shitlakhet Shitlakhet is a Hill station and a small village in the Almora district of Uttarakhand , India . It is located at an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by the Kumaon Himalayas . The village is known for its scenic beauty, including its panoramic views of the Chaukhamba peaks. Shitlakhet
160-539: The fruit orchard. This article related to a location in the Indian state of Uttarakhand is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Almora district Almora is a district in the Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand state, India. The headquarters is at Almora . It is 1,638 meters above sea level. The neighbouring regions are Pithoragarh district to the east, Chamoli district to
176-462: The outskirts of the town (Ranidhara). The site has 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
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#1732787270261192-560: The region. NH 87 passes through to almora is known as karnaprayag national highway. Some distances: According to the 2011 census Almora district has a population of 622,506, roughly equal to the nation of Montenegro or the US state of Vermont . This gives it a ranking of 517th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 198 inhabitants per square kilometre (510/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
208-422: 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. Simalkhet
224-581: The west, Bageshwar district to the north and Nainital district to the south. The ancient town of Almora was the capital of the Kumaon Kingdom , before its establishment, it was under the possession of Katyuri king Baichaldeo. Later on when the Chand dynasty was founded in Champawat, the town of Almora was founded at this centrally located place in 1568 by Kalyan Chand. Later Chand kings shifted
240-473: Was carved out of Almora on 24 February 1960 and Bageshwar district on 15 September 1997. In 2011, Ranikhet District was proposed to be carved out of the Almora District and has yet to come into existence. 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
256-574: Was made a separate district with its headquarters at Pauri . The Nainital district was carved out of the Kumaun District in 1891, and the Kumaon District was then renamed Almora District after its headquarter. In 1921 the population of the district was recorded as 530,338. In the 1960s Bageshwar district , Pithoragarh district and Champawat district had not yet been formed and were part of Almora district. Pithoragarh district
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