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Kumaon Division

Pithoragarh

Headquarters: Pithoragarh

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About

About Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh district is the easternmost district in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Himalayas and has an area of 7,110 km2 (2,750 sq mi) and a population of 483,439 (as of 2011). The city of Pithoragarh, located in Saur Valley, is its headquarters. The district is within the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand state. The Tibet plateau is situated to the north and Nepal is to the east. The Kali River which originates from the Kalagiri Mountain flows south, forming the eastern border with Nepal. The Hindu pilgrimage route for Mount Kailash-Lake Manasarovar passes through this district via Lipulekh Pass in the greater Himalayas.
The district is administratively divided into six Tehsils: Munsyari; Dharchula; Didihat; Berinag; Gangolihat; and Pithoragarh.

Quick Facts

Headquarters

Pithoragarh

Division

Kumaon

Area

7,090 sq km

Population

483,439 (2011)

Elevation

1,514 m

Literacy Rate

82.25%

Languages

Hindi, Kumaoni

Best Time to Visit

March - June, September - November

Official Website

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Location

Latitude: 29.5829000
Longitude: 80.2182000