Pithoragarh district, Administrative district in Uttarakhand, India
The easternmost district of Uttarakhand spans 7,090 square kilometers across high mountains, valleys, and alpine meadows near the Tibet border.
The district gained its independent administrative status in 1960, separating from Almora following changes in territorial organization after British colonial rule.
The Kandali Festival occurs every twelve years in the Chaudans region, gathering residents for traditional worship ceremonies and community feasts.
The district contains 1,657 villages divided into eight administrative blocks, with 110 banks, nine educational institutions, and ten medical facilities.
The Hindu pilgrimage path to Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar crosses through this district at the Lipulekh Pass, connecting India to Tibet.
Location: Kumaon division
Inception: 1960s
Capital city: Pithoragarh
Website: http://pithoragarh.nic.in/
Shares border with: Chamoli district
Website: http://pithoragarh.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 29.40000,80.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
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