Dehradun district, Administrative district in Garhwal division, India
Dehradun district extends between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, featuring varied elevations from the Terai plains to the Himalayan mountains in the northwest.
The district was established in 1871 during British rule, having previously been part of Saharanpur district and administered under a subordinate collector.
The district contains numerous temples mentioned in Hindu texts, including locations in Rishikesh where ancient sages performed religious practices according to the Skanda Purana.
The district encompasses 6 tehsils, 17 towns, and 764 inhabited villages, with Hindi and Garhwali serving as primary languages for its 1.7 million residents.
The name originates from Guru Ram Rai's establishment of his 'Dera' camp in Doon Valley during 1676, leading to the designation Dehradun.
Location: Garhwal division
Inception: July 11, 1871
Capital city: Dehradun
Shares border with: Shimla District
Website: http://dehradun.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 30.33000,78.06000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:39
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