76-636: [REDACTED] Look up sa:रुद्रपुर in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Rudrapur may refer to: Rudrapur, Uttarakhand , a town in Uttarakhand, India Rudrapur, Uttarakhand Assembly constituency Rudrapur, Uttar Pradesh , a town in Uttar Pradesh Rudrapur, Uttar Pradesh Assembly constituency Rudrapur, Nepal , a village development committee in southern Nepal Rudrapur, Bangladesh ,
152-527: A "famous place of Hindu Pilgrimage". On 10 July 1837, Kashipur was included in the Moradabad district . The revenue divisions of muradabad district were rearranged in 1944 following which Bajpur , Kashipur and Jaspur were rearranged into one pargana named as Kashipur. Bajpur was brought under Tarai district in 1859 followed by Kashipur in October 1870. Kashipur was later made the headquarters of Tarai district in
228-975: A branch line by Rohilkund and Kumaon Railway connecting Lalkuan on Bareilly – Kathgodam line with Rampur . Rudrapur lies on the Rampur – Lalkuan broad-gauge railway line and the city falls under the Izzatnagar railway division of North Eastern Railway zone of Indian Railways. Three major National highways run through Rudrapur. National Highway 9 , which runs from Malaut in Punjab to Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand passes through Rudrapur. This highway connects Rudrapur with several cities like Delhi , Rampur , Haridwar , Saharanpur , Dehradun , Nainital , Sitarganj , Khatima , Tanakpur and Pithoragarh . Other Highways starting from Rudrapur include National Highway 109 and National Highway 309 . Rudrapur Bus Station serves as
304-662: A groundwater crisis. The name "Rudrapur" comprises two words "Rudra" and "Pur". It is believed to be named after the King Rudra Chandra who was handed over this region by the Emperor Akbar in 1588. Pur is a placename element common to the Indian subcontinent which is derived from the Sanskrit word 'pura' which refers to a city or settlement. The Terai area, where Rudrapur is located was considered an impenetrable forest for much of
380-440: A major industrial hub with many automobile and agro based industries. Kashipur, Uttarakhand Kashipur ( Kumaoni : Kāshīpur [kaːʃiːpʊr] ) is a city of Udham Singh Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand , and one of its seven subdivisions. Located in the western part of Udham Singh Nagar district , it is Kumaun 's third most populous city and the sixth most populous in Uttarakhand . According to
456-403: A picnic spot for the locals and tourists, where one can enjoy boating and fishing. Atariya Temple is an old temple with mythological significance, which is locally preached. The temple encompasses a sacred shrine dedicated to the deity goddess Atariya. The temple is known for its 10-day fair held during sacred Navratras week during which the pilgrims visit the shrine in thousands. Atariya Temple
532-623: A state roadways bus was defused in the nick of time. On 17 October 1991, Two bombs exploded at Ramlila celebration in the town, killing 41 people and wounding more than 140. Later, two members of the Khalistan Commando force were shot dead by a joint team of the commandos of the National Security Guard and the Delhi Police . By 1994, the demand for separate statehood for Uttarakhand achieved almost unanimous acceptance among both
608-503: A sub-tropical climate with an annual average temperature of 24.3 °C. The warmest month annually is June, where the average temperature is 40 °C. January is the coldest month with an average annual temperature of 14.9 °C. The average temperature variation which occurs between the warmest and coldest months is 16.7 °C. The city experiences an average annual rainfall of 1302mm per year with very high ground water levels ranging between 1m to 3 m. The average precipitation that
684-607: A total of 88 Government financed educational institutions, consisting of 48 Primary Schools, 21 middle schools, 9 secondary schools, 9 senior secondary schools and 1 degree college. Schools in Kashipur 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 Kashipur follow the "10+2+3" plan . After completing their secondary education, students typically enroll in Inter Colleges that have
760-509: A village in northern Bangladesh Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Rudrapur . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rudrapur&oldid=1158991512 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
836-412: Is 14835 which is 12.20% of the total population of Kashipur. In Kashipur, the female sex ratio is 912 against the state average of 963. The child sex ratio in Kashipur is around 862 compared to the Uttarakhand state average of 890. The literacy rate of Kashipur city is 82.45%, higher than the state average of 78.82%. In Kashipur, male literacy is around 86.88% while female literacy is 77.63%. Hinduism
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#1733106035023912-424: Is 78%, and female literacy is 63%. In Rudrapur, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. The Rudrapur Urban Agglomeration consists of area falling under Rudrapur Municipal Corporation , Rudrapur SIDCUL and 2 Out growths of Jagatpura and Rampura. As of the 2001 India census , Rudrapur had a population of 88,720, which increased to 140,857 in 2011. The city has witnessed massive population growth most of
988-403: Is 830 feet above the sea level. The city is located 72 km away from Nainital, 259 km from the state capital Dehradun and 230 km from the national capital, Delhi. The Udham Singh Nagar district where the city is situated, lies within the seismic zone 4 in a scale of 2 to 5 (in order of increasing vulnerability to earthquakes) as per the (IS 1893 (Part 1), 2002). The Rudrapur city
1064-469: Is November, with 5 mm of rain. With an average of 374 mm, the most precipitation falls in July. There is a difference of 369 mm of precipitation between the driest and wettest months. During the year, the average temperatures vary by 17.1 °C. The main seasons are summer from March to June, the monsoon season from July to November and winter from December to February. The climate of Kashipur
1140-595: Is a place of learning in the fields of agriculture and technology . Bengali , Bhojpuri , Punjabi & Baniya community is a major community in Rudrapur . Punjabi & Baniya community people came here during the partition of India at 1947. The first refugee in this City who was settled and allotted land by an Indian Government , who was Merchant and Farmer Late. Gurumukh Ram Chhabra ji (Kanakpur Village), All refugees from Pakistan after division were settled here by Indian government in lait 1948. The Punjabi culture
1216-671: Is also affecting the regional culture and in return getting affected by it. The history of development started with 1948, when the problem of partition brought the refugee problem with it. Immigrants from north west and eastern areas were re-established in 164.2 square km land area under "Uttar Pradesh nivesh yojana". Individual citizens were not allotted land in accordance with crown grant act. The first batch of immigrants came in December 1948. People from Kashmir, Punjab, Kerala, Eastern UP, Garhwal, Kumaon, Bengal , Haryana , Rajasthan and Nepal live in groups in this district. This community
1292-428: Is among the top crop which is produced in the region. Post the setup of State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (SIDCUL), enhanced by the broad-gauge railway network in the area, Rudrapur has developed into an industrial city with its city limits expanding to accommodate new residential demands of the workers and professionals moving into the area. The development of industries
1368-469: Is an example of unity in diversity with people from many religions and professions and so is the Tarai, which has its heart at Rudrapur. Rudrapur is known as the 'Gateway to Kumaon', which is in close proximity to regional attractions like Nainital, Corbett National Park, Bhimtal and Almora. The city itself has numerous ancient monuments spread through the city, though not maintained in the best condition. Rudrapur
1444-945: Is attributed largely to the setting up of a large Integrated Industrial Estate under State Infrastructure and Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited (SIDCUL). This has propelled the town into the forefront of industrial activity and has attracted companies like LSC Infratech Ltd. , Delta Power solutions, Tata Motors , Kumar Autowheels Pvt. Ltd. , Roquette Riddhi Siddhi Pvt. Ltd., Time Technoplast Limited , Nestlé India, Bajaj Auto , Surya Polypet Pvt Ltd, Fab Four Technoplast, Dabur India Limited , TVS Motors Unimax International, Unimax Scaffoldings, Britannia Industries , Mahindra Tractor , Micromax , Forme mobile, Greenpanel Industries Limited, Parle Agro , HCL , HP, Hindustan Zinc Limited , Ashok Leyland , Ganesha Polytex, GuruTie.com, Imagine Softech – Web Development Company, Biochem Laboratories (water treatment chemicals, plants & spares company), etc. The city has been transformed into
1520-406: Is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. In summer, Kashipur is largely under the influence of moist, maritime airflow from the western side of the subtropical anticyclonic cells over low-latitude ocean waters . Temperatures are high and can lead to warm, oppressive nights. Summers are usually somewhat wetter than winters, with much of
1596-530: Is connected to Ramnagar , Kathgodam , Moradabad , Bareilly , Lucknow , Kanpur , Varanasi , Mumbai , Chandigarh, Agra , Jaisalmer , Haridwar and Delhi by rail network. Kashipur Railway Station is under the administrative control of the Izzatnagar division of the North Eastern Railway zone of the Indian Railways which currently serves the city. Several new Rail links have been planned for
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#17331060350231672-460: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Rudrapur, Uttarakhand Rudrapur is a city that serves as the headquarters of the Udham Singh Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand . Located at a distance of about 250 km (160 mi) northeast of New Delhi and 250 km (160 mi) south of Dehradun , Rudrapur
1748-467: Is divided into 20 wards which is governed by 20 elected municipal councilors and a Mayor of the city. The main political parties active in Rudrapur city are Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Indian National Congress (INC), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD) among others. The current Mayor of the Rudrapur city is Mr. Rampal Singh from BJP. Most of the city depends on ground water for its daily water requirement, where only around 11% of
1824-510: Is governed by the civic body of Rudrapur Municipal Corporation which is called Nagar Nigam Rudrapur. It is one of the 8 Nagar Palika Parishad (NPP) in the Udham Singh Nagar district with an area of 27.65 km . In a process to expand its Municipal Councils, the Uttarakhand government upgraded the Rudrapur city administration from First Class Municipality to Municipal Corporation on 28 February 2013. The Rudrapur Municipal Corporation
1900-466: Is lined with suburbs around the city which offer spiritual relief to those who visit the city. Nanakmatta (also called, Gurdwara Sri Nanak Matta Sahib Ji ) is an important Sikh pilgrimage centre, located at Nanakmatta . It is located on the Rudrapur– Tanakpur route, 17 km from Khatima and 56 km from the Rudrapur district headquarter. The gurudwara is named after Guru Nanak Dev Ji ,
1976-619: Is located at a distance of 2 km from the Rudrapur bus stand. The Metropolis mall in Rudrapur is the upcoming local attraction which is located on main Delhi–Nainital NH-87. It has 3 floors which has 3,00,000 ft of retail space and 400 ft frontage. The mall offers a Wave cinema 4-screen Cineplex, which will be the first Cineplex-mall development in the region. This mall is a part of 55 acre group housing development. which also proposes to have serviced apartments, multi-specialty hospitals as well as banquet halls. According to
2052-406: Is located in the fertile Terai plains in the southern part of Kumaon division over an area of 27.65 km . With a population of 140,857 according to the 2011 census of India , it is the 5th most populous city of Uttarakhand . Rudrapur was established in the 16th century by King Rudra Chand of Kumaon to serve as the seat of the governor of the southern Tarai plains of the kingdom. Since
2128-448: Is placed in the Terai belt of Uttarakhand state with the two rivers Kalyani and Begul flowing through it. This belt is extremely fertile for agriculture with alluvial soil types -Udifluventic Ustochrepts, Typic Ustipsamments, Udic Ustochrepts, Udic Haplusstolls, Typic Ustochreptscrops- which support crops like paddy, wheat, sugarcane, maize and other pulses grown in the region. Rudrapur has
2204-513: Is served by the National Highways NH 309 and NH 734 . The NH 734 (formerly NH 74) connects to Najibabad via Jaspur and Nagina , while the NH 309 connects Kashipur to Rudrapur in the east, and the cities of Ramnagar and Srinagar to the north. Pantnagar Airport ( IATA : PGH , ICAO : VIPT ), located 72 kilometres (45 mi) east of the city in the university town of Pantnagar ,
2280-469: Is served by the Pantnagar Airport at Pantnagar 12.2 km (7.6 mi) from the city centre. The airport is operated by Airports Authority of India and caters to domestic flights to Delhi and Dehradun . It has a single runway, which is 4,500 ft (1,400 m) in length and is capable of handling a turboprop aircraft. Train service in Rudrapur started in 1886, upon the construction of
2356-447: Is the main economic activity in the region. Fertile land, coupled with water availability, makes the region an intensively cropped area. Apart from Rice and Wheat, major produces are sugarcane, mango, guava, jamun, jack fruit and litchi. Large number of farmers in this region are actually settlers from outside, having land holdings in excess of five acres. government has allotted agricultural plots to refugees around Garhi Negi village and to
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2432-484: Is the major religion within Kashipur, with 62.37% of residents identifying as Hindus in the 2011 Census. The city's religious profile is highly diverse, Kashipur has a large number of people from Muslim , Sikh and Christian communities. Islam is second most popular religion in city of Kashipur with approximately 35.06% following it. In Kashipur city, Christianity is followed by 0.34%, Jainism by 0.11%, Sikhism by 1.87% and Buddhism by 1.87%. Approximately 0.25% of
2508-595: Is the only major airport in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand . It has a single runway, which is 4,500 feet (1,400 m) in length and is capable of handling a turboprop aircraft. Airline services exist to Delhi and Dehradun . The nearest international airport is the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi which is 214 kilometres (133 mi) away. Kashipur Junction railway station (KPV)
2584-402: Is well known that the town is a modern one, it having been built about AD 1718 by kashi-nath , a follower of Raja Devi-Chandra of Champawat in Kumaon ". Badri Datt Pandey in his book Kumaun Ka Itihaas , contradicting Cunningham's views, claimed the town to be founded in 1639. Kashipur remained under the rule of Chand Kings until the latter half of eighteenth century, until Nand Ram,
2660-473: The 2011 Census of India , the population is 121,623 for the city of Kashipur and 283,136 for Kashipur Tehsil. Kashipur also has IIM Kashipur , one of the thirteen Indian Institutes of Managements the government has set up during the Eleventh Five-year Plan. Historically part of Kumaun , Kashipur is named after Kashinath Adhikari , the founder of the township and governor of the pargana , one of
2736-554: The Ceded and Conquered Provinces . At 29°13′N 78°57′E / 29.22°N 78.95°E / 29.22; 78.95 , and 180 kilometres (110 mi) northwest of New Delhi, Kashipur is located in the south-west of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in the Terai – an area of relatively low-lying land, ranging between 500 and 1,000 feet (150 and 300 metres) above sea level and crossed by Kumaon's main north–south watershed between
2812-545: The de facto ruler of the low-lying Terai land, with his capital at Kashipur . After the fall of Almora in 1790, Rudrapur and its surrounding areas were ceded to the Nawab of Oudh , who remained its suzerain until the British occupation in 1801. In 1837, Rudrapur was annexed to the collectorate of Rohilkhand. Rudrapur was brought under Kumaon Division in 1858, however it was brought back to Rohilkhand division in 1861. In 1864–65
2888-619: The 2011 Census of India, 80.29% people in Rudrapur were Hindus . 15.76% people followed Islam , making it the second most popular religion in city. Christianity was followed by 0.43%, Jainism by 0.12%, Sikhism by 3.17% and Buddhism by 3.17%. Around 0.03% stated 'Other Religion' while approximately 0.17% stated 'No Particular Religion'. The city witnessed communal clashes on 2 October 2011 following an alleged act of sacrilege , prompting authorities to impose an indefinite curfew. Though unconfirmed reports said three persons were killed, an official statement later confirmed two deaths in
2964-457: The 2011 census was 8.4% due to high ground water table and high expenses and technical challenges in laying the system. Most of this system according to the SCBP report is non-functioning and around 68.4% of the households are connected to open drains which lead to the river without any sewage treatment. This has led to over-pollution of the two rivers Kalyani and Begul present within the city. The city
3040-576: The 2011 census, the Rudrapur Urban Agglomeration (Rudrapur UA) has a population of 154,485, with the municipality contributing 140,884 of it. This makes Rudrapur the Second most populous city in Kumaon , and the Fifth most populous city in Uttarakhand . Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47% according to the 2011 census. Rudrapur has an average literacy rate of 71%: male literacy
3116-701: The Kashipur Bus Station by UTC , UPSRTC , K.M.O.U, though there are several other, smaller registered bus companies. Auto rickshaws serve during the fairs and fates in large numbers. E-Rickshaws, also known as Mini Metro, have now established themselves as the leading source of travelling within the city. Kashipur is home to four colleges affiliated to the Kumaun University , Nainital : Radhey Hari Government P.G. College, Chandrawati Tewari Girls P. G. College, Sriram Institute of Management and Technology and Kashipur college of Education . The city also hosts
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3192-460: The ancient period. Marshy land, extreme heat, rains which lasted months, wild animals, diseases and no means of transportation prevented people from settling here. No historical settlements, except Govishana (50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of the city), has been recorded in the area. Mughal historians mention that the Chand ruler of Champawat , Gyan Chand , visited Delhi Sultanate and received
3268-511: The basins of the Rivers Ramganga and Kosi . To the north of the city lies the Bhabar tract of Ramnagar , which separates the area from Shivalik Hills . Kashipur is drained only by minor rivers and lakes, primarily by Dhela river, a tributary of River Ramganga . Several rivers and stream cross the region transversely and leave their deposit making the land fertile. However, these also dissect
3344-581: The belt useful. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards , the town falls under seismic zone 4 , in a scale of 2 to 5 (in order of increasing vulnerability to earthquakes). Kashipur has a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen : Cwa ), like much of the Indo-Gangetic Plains to its south, with average maximum temperatures in summer (June) being around 31.6 °C (88.9 °F); and in winter (January) around 14.5 °C (58.1 °F). The driest month
3420-570: The campus of Indian Institute of Management Kashipur . The Indian Institute of Management Kashipur , also known as IIM Kashipur, is a public business school located in the Escorts Farm area of the city. It is one of the thirteen Indian Institutes of Managements the government has set up during the Eleventh Five-year Plan . The foundation stone was laid by the then HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on 29 April 2011. As of 2011, Kashipur had
3496-500: The central bus stand for Uttarakhand Transport Buses plying on InterState Routes from the city. The station was built before the 1960s and is spread over approximately 4 acres. Rudrapur has established itself as a significant trading center within the Udham Singh Nagar district, which itself is a big trading center in the region. The district exports include industrial as well as agricultural products, both of which are predominantly channeled from Rudrapur. The Basmati rice from Rudrapur
3572-451: The city center, to Bajpur and Rudrapur in the east. Terai formation consists of clays , sandy clays, fine to medium sand and occasional gravels . In this formation there is a dominance of clayey successions over sandy horizons. There are damp and marshy tracts in places. It is the zone of seepage where fine sand, silt and clay are deposited by the emerging streams. Almost level and fertile soil along with high water table has rendered
3648-428: The city experiences ranges between 38mm to 3mm monthly. The Rudrapur constituency is one of the 70 Vidhan Sabha Assembly Constituencies (AC) of the Uttarakhand state which has a total of 5 Parliamentary Constituencies (PC). Shiv Arora from BJP is the current sitting MLA from the Rudrapur constituency. The administrative district headquarter of Udham Singh Nagar District is located in Rudrapur. The Rudrapur city
3724-485: The city has a coverage of water supply network supplying 49 liter per capita per day (lpcd) of water daily. According to a 2019 Sanitation Capacity building platform (SCBP) report, under AMRUT program, the city plans to increase the water supply coverage of the city to approximately 53% with 87 lpcd of daily water capacity whereas the AMRUT mission site boasts a target mission of 100% water supply coverage and 135 lpcd of water by
3800-475: The city. It was formed in 2013, by upgradation of the erstwhile Kashipur Municipal Council. The Municipality of Kashipur was constituted in 1872. Kashipur is divided into 20 wards for election purposes. The Kashipur Municipal Corporation is run by a city council composed of 20 Councillors, representing each of the wards of the city. Elections to the council are held once every five years, with results being decided by popular vote . Members contesting elections to
3876-457: The city. Kashipur is becoming a thriving industrial center, as the city is suited for industrial park projects with cost of living compared to metros. Because of cheap and abundant raw materials available, several paper and sugar mills already have a presence in the city. Major tourist attractions in the city include: Kashipur is a major transport hub in Uttarakhand, acting as a gateway for the cities of Ranikhet , Pauri and Gairsain . The city
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#17331060350233952-473: The city. The Kashipur - Najibabad rail line has been surveyed by Indian Railways. This line would be used to connect Tanakpur with Dehradun . Another important line is the Ramnagar - Chaukhutia rail link, which will be critical in bringing Gairsain to the rail network. Local public transport in Kashipur is co-ordinated by Uttarakhand Transport Corporation . Inter-City Bus routes are mainly operated from
4028-577: The council usually represent one or more of the state's political parties. The mayor is also elected from among the elected members of the council; the seat being reserved for a female belonging to the Other Backward Class . Elections to the Kashipur Municipal Corporation were held in 2013, and Usha Chaudhary, an Independent politician was voted into power. Chaudhary defeated Ruqsana Ansari from Congress by 7418 votes. Agriculture
4104-407: The end of the mission for its respective target cities. As per the census 2011, the total percentage of households which had Individual Household Toilets (IHHT) was reported to be around 66.2% of the total number of households in the city. This number according to the AMRUT mission has now been increased to a 100% for the city of Rudrapur whereas the sewage network coverage in the city according to
4180-474: The establishment of the SIDCUL industrial area in its vicinity, the city has undergone rapid development, along with literacy growth and higher employment. Rudrapur is a major industrial and educational hub of the state. In this area, some artesian water wells produce water under pressure and no pump is required. However, in the last two decades, this auto-flow system has drastically declined, leading Rudrapur into
4256-634: The first Sikh guru, who is believed to have visited the place on his way to Kailash Parvat in 1515 AD. The gurudwara is a sacred place for the Sikh community and is visited by thousands of pilgrims year-round. Located close to the Nanak Matta Gurudwara, is the Nanak Matta Dam which is built over the Saryu river. The area around the Nanak Matta Dam with its rich greens, still lake waters and fresh air, serve as
4332-541: The first agricultural university of India, was established near Rudrapur on 17 November 1960. The University was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru , and soon became a significant force in the development and transfer of High Yielding Variety seeds and related technology. After Operation Blue Star in 1984, several Sikh extremists fled Punjab and took refuge in U.P. Tarai. Subsequently, several cases of explosions and Bombings were reported in 1991 . A bomb blast occurred in Rudrapur market in mid 1991, and another bomb in
4408-474: The foundation of the town is disputed, several historians having expressed their own views on the matter. Bishop Heber , in his book Travels in India wrote that Kashipur was founded by a deity named Kashi 5000 years back (approx 3176 BC). Sir Alexander Cunningham invalidated his views in his book, The Ancient Geography of India , in which he wrote "the good bishop was grossly deceived by his informant, as it
4484-538: The governor of Kashipur, became practically Independent and established his kingdom at Kashipur. When the British arrived in Kumaun at the end of the 18th century AD, Kashipur was ruled by King Shib Lal , the second King of Kashipur. Kashipur was ceded to the British by Shib Lal in 1801 after which it became a revenue division. Bishop Heber visited here during his travel to Almora in November 1824. Heber described Kashipur as
4560-646: The hill people at Maldhan village. Historically, Industrial activities in the region were very small scale and agriculture based. Later, with administrative encouragement and support, rapid industrial development took place around Kashipur town. About 603 industrial units were functioning in the town, as reported by the Kashipur 2011 Master Plan. These included 163 Cottage industries, 415 small scale industries, and 25 medium (or large) Industries. Industrial development coupled with rich agricultural cash crops practices made this area more prosperous, relative to other parts of Kumaon region. The region accounts for almost 50% of
4636-422: The large settlement of those days can be still seen near the city. The famous Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang also travelled the city in the 7th century. He described it as "The Capital was 15 li in circuit. Its position was lofty, and of difficult access, and it was surrounded by groves, tanks and fishponds". Kashipur is believed to have a good historic trade of clothes and metal vessels. The modern town of Kashipur
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#17331060350234712-765: The local populace and political parties all over the region. Rudrapur was made the headquarter of the district of Udham Singh Nagar , which was carved out from the Nainital district on 30 September 1995. After the Parliament of India passed the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 on 9 November 2000, Rudrapur became a part of Uttarakhand , the 27th state of the Republic of India . The land lends itself to different forms of agriculture, giving rise to agriculture related activities and industry. Pantnagar University
4788-545: The medium and large scale industries in the district. Major Industrial units, mostly located on Kashipur-Thakurdwara road, include Surya Roshini Limited (Bulbs and Tubes), India Glycols limited, Kashi Vishwanath Steels limited, Jindal Solvents extraction limited, DSM Sugar mills limited, Naini Papers limited, SRF limited and Shriram extraction private limited etc. Large industrial houses such as Flexituff Ventures International Limited , IGL, HCL Technologies , Videocon , Pasupati Arcylon Limited etc. also have branch establishments in
4864-462: The nearby regions also due to overpopulation and increase in demand by people for the region's resources. due to this we have seen that the trees are cut due to which average temperature is increasing. also the most popular lake in the girital region has alao dried up. As per provisional data of 2011 census Kashipur had a population of 121,623 roughly equal to the nation of Kiribati, out of which males were 63,625 and females were 57,985. Since 2001 ,
4940-516: The officers of the Chand Kings of Kumaun in the 16th and 17th centuries. Kashipur remained under the rule of Chand Kings until the latter half of eighteenth century until Nand Ram , the then governor of Kashipur, became practically independent. Kashipur was ceded to British in 1801, after which, it played a major role in the conquest of Kumaon during the Anglo-Gorkha war in 1815. After Kumaun
5016-421: The population has grown by 28,656, or 30.8%. The population density is 57,693 inhabitants per square mile (22,275/km ) compared to the 490 inhabitants per square mile (189/km ) for Uttarakhand . In 1881, Kashipur had a population of around 14,000 people. By 1981, this had increased to 50,000 as a result of hill people migrating to the area in search of jobs and education. Population of children with age of 0–6
5092-412: The population were either atheists or followed 'no particular religion'. The major language spoken in the city are Kumaoni and Hindi The Kashipur Tehsil had a population of 283,136 in 2011. In addition to Kashipur itself, the tehsil includes the towns of Mahua Kheraganj and Kachnal Gosain, along with 73 other villages. The Kashipur Municipal Corporation is in charge of the civic administration of
5168-437: The rainfall coming from convectional thunderstorm activity; tropical cyclones also enhance warm-season rainfall in some regions. The coldest month is usually quite mild, although frosts are not uncommon, and winter precipitation is derived primarily from frontal cyclones along the polar front. But in the recent years kashipur has witnessed a drastic change in weather and its climatic conditions due to increase in construction in
5244-421: The region which renders it unfit for agriculture. Kosi is the master stream flowing in the western part with its broad course from north to south. Kashipur has been ranked 19th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 3 population under 3 lakhs cities) in India. Geologically, Kashipur is dominated by the Terai tract, which runs horizontally through the city from Jaspur in the west, passing through
5320-567: The regions of Bhabar – Terai up to the Ganges as a grant from then Sultan; thus bringing it under the Kingdom of Kumaon . This area remained under local chieftains; it was Kirti Chand (1488–1503), who first ruled the Terai area, along with the rest of Kumaon . Rudrapur town was established in the 16th century by King Rudra Chand of Almora. It was the residence of the Adhikari (Governor) of Tarai, till
5396-624: The time. The population of the city increased around three times during the census years 1961–1971 and nearly doubled during 1981–1991. Rudrapur surpassed Jaspur in 1971 and Kashipur in 2011 to become the second most populous city in Kumaun. The high growth rate has been attributed to the migration of people from upper hills, and the development of SIDCUL Industrial Estate in recent years. About 80% population of Rudrapur lives on Illegally encroached Government land . In addition to that, 41.95% of total population of Rudrapur lives in Slums. According to
5472-573: The town of Kashipur was Established in 1718. The Kumaoni Army, under Shiv Deo Joshi faced severe defeat during the Battle of Rudrapur, that was fought between Chands and Rohillas in AD 1744. Later, King Deep chand built a fort at Rudrapur to keep vigil over the Rohillas. By the end of Eighteenth century, Nand Ram, the Adhikari of Kashipur , murdered the governor of Rudrapur, Manorath Joshi, and declared himself
5548-401: The violence that spread to different parts of the town. In the ensuing clashes, nearly 5 shops and scores of vehicles were also torched. Languages spoken in Rudrapur city (2011) Hindi is spoken by 1,14,691, Bangla by 20,362, Punjabi by 6,740 people, Urdu by 4,999 and 4,018 people speaks Kumaoni . Rudrapur is geographically located at latitude: 28.98⁰N and longitude: 79.40⁰E and
5624-433: The whole Tarai and Bhabar was put under "Tarai and Bhawar Government Act" which was governed directly by the British crown. In 1891, the Tarai district was dismantled, and Rudrapur was put in the newly created Nainital district . Post independence Rudrapur and other parts of Nainital district were merged with United Provinces , which was later renamed the state of Uttar Pradesh . Uttar Pradesh Agricultural University ,
5700-528: Was ceded to the British under the Treaty of Sugauli , Kashipur became the headquarters of Terai district in the Kumaon division . The Municipality of Kashipur was established in 1872, and was upgraded to a Municipal Corporation on 26 January 2013. The rulers of Kashipur (Kumaon) belonged to the Rathore dynasty of Rajputs. Kashipur was known as Govishana , during the time of Harsha (606–647 AD). The ruins of
5776-532: Was founded by Kashinath Adhikari, the governor of Tarai under King Devi Chand of Champawat . Later Raja Mohan Chand; one of the Kings of Kumaon's younger brother Lal Singh was given the estate Kashipur and Raja Guman Singh became its first King. Kashipur's last king, Raja Hari Chand Raj Singh again got back the titular throne of Kumaon in British India, as Raja Anand Singh (Raja of Almora) had no issue. The exact date of
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