Garhwal division, Administrative division in Uttarakhand, India
Located in the northern Himalayas, Garhwal division spans seven districts including Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, and Uttarkashi.
The territory emerged as a unified region in the 15th century when King Ajai Pal consolidated 52 separate principalities, each maintaining its own fortress.
The division contains multiple religious sites, including the Badrinath temple in Chamoli district and the sacred Ganges River flowing through Haridwar district.
The administrative headquarters in Pauri town oversees governmental operations across the division's territory of more than 5 million inhabitants speaking Garhwali and Hindi.
The Tehri Dam in Tehri Garhwal district ranks among India's largest hydroelectric projects, providing substantial power generation for the northern region.
Location: Uttarakhand
Inception: 1969
Capital city: Pauri
GPS coordinates: 30.50000,78.50000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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