Rudraprayag District
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Rudraprayag district, is a district of Uttarakhand
state of northern India
. The district occupies an area of 2439 km². Rudraprayag town is the administrative headquarters of the district.
The district is bounded by Uttarkashi District on the north, Chamoli District
on the east, Pauri Garhwal District on the south, and Tehri Garhwal District
on the south.
Rudraprayag District was established on 16th September1997. The district was carved out from the following areas of three adjoining districts.
1- Whole of Augustmuni & Ukhimath block and part of Pokhri & Karnprayag block from Chamoli District.
2- Part of Jakholi and Kirtinagar block from Tehri District.
3- Part of Khirsu block from Pauri District.
Internationally Known Shri Kedarnath Temple is at North, Madmaheshwar at east, Nagrasu at southern east and Shrinagar at extreme south. The holy Mandakini originated from Kedarnath is the main river of the district.
As of 2011 it is the least populous district of Uttarakhand (out of 13).
has a population
of 236,857 , roughly equal to the nation of Vanuatu
. This gives it a ranking of 585th in India (out of a total of 640
). The district has a population density of 119 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
over the decade 2001-2011 was 4.14 %. Rudraprayag has a sex ratio
of 1120 females
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
of 82.09 %.
Indian census, the Rudraprayag district had a population of 227,439. Hindus 225,773, Muslims 1,406 (.61%), religion not stated 90.
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand , formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state, some of which are among Hinduism's most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship...
state of northern India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The district occupies an area of 2439 km². Rudraprayag town is the administrative headquarters of the district.
The district is bounded by Uttarkashi District on the north, Chamoli District
Chamoli District
Chamoli district is a district of Uttarakhand state of India. It is bounded by the Tibet region to the north, and by the Uttarakhand districts of Pithoragarh and Bageshwar to the east, Almora to the south, Garhwal to the southwest, Rudraprayag to the west, and Uttarkashi to the northwest...
on the east, Pauri Garhwal District on the south, and Tehri Garhwal District
Tehri Garhwal District
Tehri Garhwal is one of the largest districts in the hill state of Uttarakhand, India. Its administrative headquarters is at New Tehri. The district has a population of 604,747 , a 16.15% increase over the previous decade...
on the south.
Rudraprayag District was established on 16th September1997. The district was carved out from the following areas of three adjoining districts.
1- Whole of Augustmuni & Ukhimath block and part of Pokhri & Karnprayag block from Chamoli District.
2- Part of Jakholi and Kirtinagar block from Tehri District.
3- Part of Khirsu block from Pauri District.
Internationally Known Shri Kedarnath Temple is at North, Madmaheshwar at east, Nagrasu at southern east and Shrinagar at extreme south. The holy Mandakini originated from Kedarnath is the main river of the district.
As of 2011 it is the least populous district of Uttarakhand (out of 13).
Demographics
According to the 2011 census2011 census of India
The 15th Indian National census was conducted in two phases, houselisting and population enumeration. Houselisting phase began on April 1, 2010 and involved collection of information about all buildings...
has a population
Demographics of India
The demographics of India are inclusive of the second most populous country in the world, with over 1.21 billion people , more than a sixth of the world's population. Already containing 17.5% of the world's population, India is projected to be the world's most populous country by 2025, surpassing...
of 236,857 , roughly equal to the nation of Vanuatu
Vanuatu
Vanuatu , officially the Republic of Vanuatu , is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. The archipelago, which is of volcanic origin, is some east of northern Australia, northeast of New Caledonia, west of Fiji, and southeast of the Solomon Islands, near New Guinea.Vanuatu was...
. This gives it a ranking of 585th in India (out of a total of 640
Districts of India
A district is an administrative division of an Indian state or territory. Districts are further subdivided, in some cases into Sub-Divisions, and otherwise directly into tehsils or talukas.District officials include:...
). The district has a population density of 119 PD/sqkm . Its population growth rate
Family planning in India
Family planning in India is based on efforts largely sponsored by the Indian government. In the 1965-2009 period, contraceptive usage has more than tripled and the fertility rate has more than halved , but the national fertility rate is still high enough to cause long-term population growth...
over the decade 2001-2011 was 4.14 %. Rudraprayag has a sex ratio
Sex ratio
Sex ratio is the ratio of males to females in a population. The primary sex ratio is the ratio at the time of conception, secondary sex ratio is the ratio at time of birth, and tertiary sex ratio is the ratio of mature organisms....
of 1120 females
Women in India
The status of women in India has been subject to many great changes over the past few millennia. From equal status with men in ancient times through the low points of the medieval period, to the promotion of equal rights by many reformers, the history of women in India has been eventful...
for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate
Literacy in India
Literacy in India is key for socio-economic progress, and the Indian literacy rate grew to 74.04% in 2011 from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947. Although this was a greater than sixfold improvement, the level is well below the world average literacy rate of 84%, and India currently has the...
of 82.09 %.
Indian census, the Rudraprayag district had a population of 227,439. Hindus 225,773, Muslims 1,406 (.61%), religion not stated 90.
Cities, towns and villages in Rudraprayag
- Rudraprayag
- SumerpurSumerpurSumerpur is a town in south part of Pali District of Rajasthan state in India.The town is headquarters of the Sumerpur tehsil. Sumerpur lies in the north of the Jawai River and is an important agriculture mandi of Pali, Sirohi and Jalore districts...
- Uthind
- Darmola
- SannSannSann or SANN may refer to:* Southern Arizona News Network , a regional 24-hour television news network* Son Sann , a Cambodian politician* Sann, a town in Sindh* The former German name of the River Savinja in Slovenia...
Village distance from Rudraprayag city are= 7.00 km. - Biron DewalBiron DewalBiron Dewal is a village in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state in northern India. It is situated about 3 km from Chandrapuri and is famous for the Maa Chandika Temple....
Village - DarmwariDarmwariDarmwari is a village, in the Augustmuni block of the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, India....
- Benji VillageBenji VillageBenji is a village near the small town Silli of Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand State in India.It is pronounced as Byenji in local Garhwali language...
- Syund Village
- TriyuginarayanTriyuginarayanTriyuginarayan Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Triyuginarayan village in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand. The ancient temple is dedicated to god Vishnu. Its fame is credited to the legend of god Shiva’s marriage to goddess Parvati witnessed by Vishnu at this venue and is thus a popular...
village - GuptakashiGuptakashiGuptakashi, Gupta Kashi or Guptkashi is a fairly large village located at an elevation of in the Kedar-khanda , in Garhwal Himalayas of Rudraprayag district in Uttrakhand, India. It is famous for the ancient Vishwanath Temple - dedicated to god Shiva - similar to the one in Varanasi...
- Gaurikund
- Kamera
- Syund
- holsari] ]
- Jaggi KandaiJaggi KandaiJaggi Kandai is one of the major villages in Rudraprayag district. It is about 20–25 km away from the main market of rudraprayag. In this village 99% people is of jaggi caste....
village - Bainji Kandai DashjulaBainji Kandai DashjulaBainji Kandai Village is one of the most popular villages in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand State, northern India. It is at a distance of about 25-30 kilometres from the main market of Rudraprayag....
village - DangiDangiThe Dangi are a Hindu caste found in the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Hariyana, Gujarat, Uttrakhand, Maharastra, Chhatisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Nepal.-History and origin:...
just 15 km away fromRudraprayag city. satish - ukhimath,masoona,ransi,gaundar,panchkedar(temple)
- gaurikund,village
- paldwari ,VILLAGE
- KYARK,Village
- Tilwara,Village
- kamera,Village
- MaikotiMaikotiMaikoti village is on the way to Narendra Singh Bhandari motar marg on Pokhri motar line, 18 km away from District Headquarter Rudraprayag...
- Nagrasu
- °Ratura Just 8 km away from Rudraprayag,Odali Village 1KM (Approx) away from Ratura Market
- Kalna Village: Kalna Village is Situated in center of Rudraprayag and Gaucher (Rudraprayag to Gaucher is 22 km)
- kokhandi, village