About Pithoragarh District
History:
On 24 February 1960, a major part of the Almora district was carved out of the Pithoragarh district, including the extreme border areas with headquarters at Pithoragarh town. Champawat tehsil under Pithoragarh was carved out of Champawat district on 15 September 1997.
Famous for?
The district is remarkable for its hills and the beauty of nature. It is renowned for the title of Little Kashmir because it is found in the Himalayas and shares its boundary with Nepal and Tibet.
Area:
Pithoragarh district is district of Uttarakhand which is located in the eastern region of Uttarakhand. It is a part of the Kumaon division. The district is spread over the 7,110 km² of an area with 483,439 inhabitants. The official language is Hindu, while Kumaoni is a prominent language among the locals. Its headquarter is in Pithoragarh city. Pithoragarh city is located in saur valley. It is bounded by Nepal in the east and Tibet plateau in the north.
Subdivision
Pithoragarh district is further distributed into six subdivisions or tensile such as Pithoragarh, Gangolihat, Didihat, Berinag, Munsyari, and Dharchula.
Villages
Pithoragarh district comprises 348 villages.
Urban cities
There are eleven cities in the Pithoragarh district.
All District of Uttrakhand
About Haridwar
History:
On 28th December 1988, the district was a part of the Saharan..
About Bageshwar
History:
Bageshwar district was a portion of Almora district after Ind..
About Chamoli District
History:
During the British Raj, the area was maintained under the Deh..
| All Districts | ||
|---|---|---|
| About Champawat District | About Dehradun District | About Nainital District |
| About Pithoragarh District | About Rudraprayag District | |
Tourist Places in Uttrakhand
Rishikesh Kuari Pass Sightseeing
Trekking to Kauri Pass begins with Joshimato, the hub of hikers and pilgrims. Quali Pastrek in wi..
Rudra Prayag Kartik Swami Sightseeing
Uttarakhand's Cartix Wami Temple is a sacred sanctuary with countless religious sites and exc..
Munsiyari Nanda Devi Trek Sightseeing
Trekking trails continue across vast meadows, deep valleys, historic villages, canyons, and high-..
Other State
All States