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'''Pithoragarh''' is a town with a Municipal Board in the [[Pithoragarh district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttarakhand]] |
'''Pithoragarh''' is a town with a Municipal Board in the [[Pithoragarh district]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Uttarakhand]]. It was carved out of the [[Almora district]] in 1960. |
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== Geography == |
== Geography == |
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Pithoragarh is |
Pithoragarh is at {{Coord|29.58|N|80.22|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/39/Pithoragarh.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Pithoragarh]</ref> It has an average elevation of 1,514 [[metre]]s (4,967 [[foot (length)|feet]]).<ref name=gazetteer>[http://pithoragarh.nic.in/Gazetteer/gazetter19.pdf A document from official website of Pithoragarh] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410072247/http://pithoragarh.nic.in/Gazetteer/gazetter19.pdf |date=10 April 2009 }}</ref><ref>[http://pithoragarh.nic.in/ Official website of Pithoragarh]</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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== Places of interest == |
== Places of interest == |
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[[File:pithoragarh Panorama.jpg|center|900px|thumb|A |
[[File:pithoragarh Panorama.jpg|center|900px|thumb|A panoramic view of Pithoragarh]] |
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Among the many places of interest in Pithoragarh, there is Kailash Ashram in the suburb of Wadda. The ashram is run by mahamandaleshwar Santoshi Maa, who has her akhada in Haridwar. Every year around April, there is a yagna organised with grandeur. |
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== Sharadotsav == |
== Sharadotsav == |
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Pithorgarh is known for its unique culture. [[Durga Puja|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 |
Pithorgarh is known for its unique culture. [[Durga Puja|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 district perform [[folk dance]]s and [[songs]]. Competitions are also held. |
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== In popular culture == |
== In popular culture == |
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The small town |
The small town was extensively described in a novel by American author Bradley Swift, ''From Pithoragarh to Pittsburg''. |
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==Location== |
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== How to reach Pithoragarh == |
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Pithoragarh is connected |
Pithoragarh is connected by road, and it has a seldom-used airstrip. |
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Haldwani and Tanakpur are two entry points for entering Pithoragarh. Both are connected by railway services. Regular state bus transport services along with private taxi services are available at both places. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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[[File:Temporary campus of SIT pithoaragarh.jpg|thumb|Temporary campus of [[Seemant Institute of Technology |
[[File:Temporary campus of SIT pithoaragarh.jpg|thumb|Temporary campus of [[Seemant Institute of Technology]]]] |
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Schools in Pithoragarh are run by the state government or private organisations, many of which are religious. [[Hindi]] and [[English language|English]] are the primary languages of instruction. Schools in Pithoragarh follow the [[Education in India|"10+2+3" plan]]. |
Schools in Pithoragarh are run by the state government or private organisations, many of which are religious. [[Hindi]] and [[English language|English]] are the primary languages of instruction. Schools in Pithoragarh follow the [[Education in India|"10+2+3" plan]]. |
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After completing their secondary education, students typically enroll in Inter Colleges that have a higher secondary facility and are affiliated with the [[CISCE|ICSE]], the [[Central Board of Secondary Education|CBSE]] or the Department of Education of the [[Government of Uttarakhand]]. They usually choose a focus on liberal arts, business, or science.{{citation needed}} |
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As of 2011, Pithoragarh had 17 primary schools, 20 middle schools, 22 secondary schools, 14 senior secondary schools, and 1 degree college.<ref name="dchba">{{cite book|title=District Census Handbook Pithoragarh Part-A|publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Uttarakhand|location=Dehradun|url=http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/0507_PART_A_DCHB_PITHORAGARH.pdf|accessdate=11 July 2017}}</ref>{{rp|685}} Before independence, during the middle of the 19th century when Pithoragarh was part of [[Almora district|Almora]], there were only two middle schools in Pithoragarh.<ref name="education">{{cite web|last1=Indusnettechnologies|first1=Goutam Pal, Dipak K S, SWD|title=Education: District of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India|url=http://pithoragarh.nic.in/pages/display/70-education|website=pithoragarh.nic.in|accessdate=11 July 2017}}</ref> |
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LSM Govt. Post Graduate College is the only government college in the town providing studies up to post-graduation.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Indusnettechnologies|first1=Goutam Pal, Dipak K S, SWD|title=L. S. M. Government Post Graduate College Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand)|url=http://pithoragarh.nic.in/pages/view/36/37-l-s-m--government-post-graduate-college-pithoragarh-(uttarakhand)-|website=pithoragarh.nic.in|accessdate=11 July 2017}}</ref> It is affiliated to [[Kumaun University]], [[Nainital]]. With the growing impact of [[Information technology in India|I.T.]], the government opened [[Seemant Institute of Technology|SIT Pithoragarh]] in 2011. Almost a dozen of privately owned computer centres opened up later in the town.<ref name="education" /> A few of the IT centres which are in Pithoragarh town are [[NIIT]], Hiltron, [[Aptech]], [[Manipal University]], UpHill Computers, Info.Park, Sri Calculation and Care Computer. |
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== Notable people == |
== Notable people == |
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* Raja [[K. C. |
* Raja [[K. C. Singh Baba]] |
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* [[Khadg Singh |
* Dr. [[Khadg Singh Valdiya]] |
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* [[Vinod Kapri]] |
* [[Vinod Kapri]] |
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* [[Hemant Pandey]] |
* [[Hemant Pandey]] |
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* Dr. G.S. Saun ( |
* Dr. G.S. Saun (ex-Member Secretary, [https://www.icssr.org ICSSR]) |
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== References == |
== References == |
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{{Wikivoyage|Pithoragarh}} |
{{Wikivoyage|Pithoragarh}} |
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{{Commons category}} |
{{Commons category}} |
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* [http://pithoragarh.nic.in/ Pithoragarh |
* [http://pithoragarh.nic.in/ Pithoragarh website] |
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* [http://wikimapia.org/country/India/Uttaranchal/Pithoragarh/ Pithoragarh] at ''[[wikimapia]]''. |
* [http://wikimapia.org/country/India/Uttaranchal/Pithoragarh/ Pithoragarh] at ''[[wikimapia]]''. |
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* [http://www.rapidresponse.org.in/ Relief Agency – Rapid Response's Regional Office] |
* [http://www.rapidresponse.org.in/ Relief Agency – Rapid Response's Regional Office] |
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Revision as of 03:49, 20 July 2018
Pithoragarh | |
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Town | |
 Himalayan view from Pithoragarh | |
  Pithoragarh Location in Uttarakhand, India  Pithoragarh Pithoragarh (India) | |
| Coordinates: 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 | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 262501 |
| Telephone code | 915964 |
| Vehicle registration | UK-05 |
| Website | pithoragarh |
Pithoragarh is a town with a Municipal Board in the Pithoragarh district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was carved out of the Almora district in 1960.
Geography
Pithoragarh is 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
Among the many places of interest in Pithoragarh, there is Kailash Ashram in the suburb of Wadda. The ashram is run by mahamandaleshwar Santoshi Maa, who has her akhada in Haridwar. Every year around April, there is a yagna organised with grandeur.
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 district perform folk dances and songs. Competitions are also held.
In popular culture
The small town was extensively described in a novel by American author Bradley Swift, From Pithoragarh to Pittsburg.
Location
Pithoragarh is connected by road, and it has a seldom-used airstrip.
Haldwani and Tanakpur are two entry points for entering Pithoragarh. Both are connected by railway services. Regular state bus transport services along with private taxi services are available at both places.
Education
Schools in Pithoragarh are run by the state government or private organisations, many of which are religious. Hindi and English are the primary languages of instruction. Schools in Pithoragarh follow 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 ICSE, the CBSE or the Department of Education of the Government of Uttarakhand. They usually choose a focus on liberal arts, business, or science.[citation needed]
As of 2011, Pithoragarh had 17 primary schools, 20 middle schools, 22 secondary schools, 14 senior secondary schools, and 1 degree college.[5]: 685 Before independence, during the middle of the 19th century when Pithoragarh was part of Almora, there were only two middle schools in Pithoragarh.[6]
LSM Govt. Post Graduate College is the only government college in the town providing studies up to post-graduation.[7] It is 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 the town.[6] A few of the IT centres which are in Pithoragarh town are NIIT, Hiltron, Aptech, Manipal University, UpHill Computers, Info.Park, Sri Calculation and Care Computer.
Notable people
- Raja K. C. Singh Baba
- Dr. Khadg Singh Valdiya
- Vinod Kapri
- Hemant Pandey
- Dr. G.S. Saun (ex-Member Secretary, ICSSR)
References
- ^ "Census of India Search details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc – Pithoragarh
- ^ a b A document from official website of Pithoragarh Archived 10 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Official website of Pithoragarh
- ^ District Census Handbook Pithoragarh Part-A (PDF). Dehradun: Directorate of Census Operations, Uttarakhand. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ a b Indusnettechnologies, Goutam Pal, Dipak K S, SWD. "Education: District of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India". pithoragarh.nic.in. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Indusnettechnologies, Goutam Pal, Dipak K S, SWD. "L. S. M. Government Post Graduate College Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand)". pithoragarh.nic.in. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
External links
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Pithoragarh.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pithoragarh.