26-668: Chaukhutia is a town in Almora district of Uttarakhand . It is located on the bank of the river Ramganga , and derives its name from a Kumaoni word "Chau-khut" which means four feet. In Chaukhutia's context, 'four feet' means four ways or directions. The first way is towards Ramnagar , second towards Karanprayag , third towards Ranikhet and Almora and the fourth way is towards Tadagtaal, Kheera. A group of small temples dating back to 9th century AD were found in Chaukhutia, during an excavation in 2016-17. The temples, according to traditions of
52-509: A population density of 225 inhabitants per square kilometre (580/sq mi), and a population growth rate over the preceding decade at 25.1%. It has a sex ratio of 934 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 83.9%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 20.02% and 0.79% of the population respectively. As of 2011 Indian census, Nainital district had 809,717 (84.82%) Hindus, 120,742 (12.65%) Muslims, and 17,419 (1.82%) Sikhs. Languages of Nainital district (2011) At
78-521: 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 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
104-519: Is also an agricultural valley, where rice, wheat and mangoes are grown. Nearby towns include Masi (13 km) and Dwarahat (22 km). Chaukhutia is also known as Vairaat. The story is that the present Chaukhutia was the capital of King Virata of Mahabharata. Pandav five brothers and their wives took that place, and when they were going to heaven for moksha they stayed in the area for a few days. Bheem washed her cloth in Tadagtaal Lake but when he
130-440: 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 is a village situated on the border of Almora and Chamoli. People of this village can speak both Kumauni and Garhwali languages. On
156-551: The United Provinces . In 1916, Govind Ballabh Pant and Har Govind Pant established the Kumaon Parishad to fight for the grassroots of Kumaoni people. After Independence, Nanital district became part of the state of Uttar Pradesh. In 2000, Nainital district was one of the districts separated to form the new state of Uttarakhand. According to the 2011 census , Nainital district has a population of 954,605. The district has
182-535: 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
208-534: The architecture, were constructed around 9000 years ago. Some of the temples didn't have roofs, but shivalingas inside the temples were still intact. These temples were considered to be a part of a large group of temples that were buried, perhaps, by debris of landslide long back. Kali Temple, known locally as Agneri Devi Temple, is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali, and is situated around 0.5 kilometres from Chaukhutia, on Jaurasi road, near Dhudalia village on
234-573: The bank of Ramganga River. Every year Ashtami Mela (a fair) is organised at the temple. Lakhanpur temple is 6 km from Chaukhutia in Jaurasi-Chaukhutia road. This temple belongs to the Katyuri kings . A small fair is also held here every year in October–November(near to Krishnajanmatmi). Vaishno Devi's temple and the ancient forts and ruins of Katyuri dynasty are also in the area. This
260-510: 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
286-585: The cities of Almora , Dwarahat , Karnaprayag and Haldwani . Regular buses ply between Chaukhutia and Ramnagar . There have been plans to link Chaukhutia to Ramnagar with a Rail line. This rail line would be instrumental in bringing Gairsain , the proposed capital of Uttarakhand , on the Railway map. There have also been speculations about another railway line, that would connect Chaukhutia to Bageshwar via Garur . Construction of an Chaukhutia Airport also announced in 2017. Almora district Almora
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#1732854580399312-519: 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
338-470: 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
364-617: 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 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
390-531: The district is Kumaoni , spoken by over 90% of the population. Nainital district Nainital district is a district in Kumaon division which is a part of Uttarakhand state in India . The headquarters is at Nainital . Nainital District is located in Kumaon Division , and is located in the lower Himalayas. Haldwani is the largest city in the district. The district borders Almora and Champawat districts to
416-681: The district is the Kosi , which forms part of the border between Almora and Nainital districts before entering Nainital district proper. It then flows through Nainital district to the Ramganga . The southern Terai part of the district was ruled by the Panchalas during the Vedic era. Starting the first century CE, the district was part of the Kushan empire for at least 150 years. In the fourth century, Samudragupta conquered
442-625: The empires to their south, but were never under their direct political control. The Chand rulers fought many wars with the Garhwal kingdom to their west. In 1790, the Gorkhas overran Kumaon including Nainital district and held it for 24 years, until the British took it in 1814 during the Anglo-Nepalese War . The region came under direct British rule and was organised into Nainital district in 1891 as part of
468-616: The north, Udham Singh Nagar district to the south, and Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh and Pauri Garhwal district to the west. Nainital district is located in the Kumaon Himalaya. The district has part of the Bhabar tract in its south, which is bordered to the north by the Sivalik hills . To the north of this is the Lesser Himalayas, with a maximum altitude of 2600m. The main river in
494-457: 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
520-661: The region and the Guptas held it for the next two centuries. After the downfall of the Kingdom of Brahmapura, the Katyuris from Joshimath established their rule over most of Kumaon including the Bhabhar parts. Starting in the middle of the 10th century, however, their power began to decline and they were eclipsed by the Chand kings of Champawat . The Chand kings generally had friendly relations with
546-553: 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
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#1732854580399572-480: 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
598-1093: Was leaving the taal he mark four finger hole in taal (lake) so tadag river came from there. Which meets in ramganga (the Tadagtaal Lake is a pure place in Uttarakhand). This is smaller than Nainital Lake . There are more than 101 (gramsabha) villages in the Chaukhutia region. Chakhutia is a center of those villages, including Maal dhon, Ritachoura, Bijrani, Rewari, Gwelchora, Chandikhet, Dhudalia, Sungari, Ganai, Bhatkot, Shakle, Jhalla, Haat, Udlikhan, Digaut, Pipaldhar, Birkhumu, Jamania and Rampur. Bakhli, Baskenia, Bakhali, Baralgaw, Godi, Amsyari, Tedagaun, kotuda, Rampur, Maneyia, Taal, Kheeda, Pakhakhareek, Nawad, Jamrad, Asethi, Bhijlim, Bagdi, Prempuri, Akheti, Jukanauli, Gwali, Ghangholi, Basbhida, Dwarahat, Malla Tajpur, Naigad, Khata, Aamdai, Songau, Agargau, Jourashi, Bhalt Gaon, Bhoara Gaon, Chaani, Dang, Korni, Jaurasi, Jala, Farika, Gajar, Jairambakhal, Khadaktaya, Agarmanral, Bramaha Dev Chauri Talli Khatyari, Bichli Khatyari, Malli Khatyari and others. National Highway 109 connects Chaukhutia to
624-466: 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 the ridge where these two, Talifat and Selifat jointly terminate. The market is 1.25 miles (2.01 km) long and
650-404: 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 was carved out of Almora on 24 February 1960 and Bageshwar district on 15 September 1997. In 2011, Ranikhet District
676-607: 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 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
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