Nainital district, Administrative district in Kumaon division, India.
The district extends across the lower Himalayas with altitudes reaching 2600 meters, featuring the Kosi River along its northern boundary with Almora.
The Chand dynasty ruled the region until 1790 when the Gorkhas took control, followed by British administration in 1814 after the Anglo-Nepalese War.
The district name originates from Naini Lake, which Hindu mythology identifies as a sacred site where the eye of goddess Sati fell.
Haldwani serves as the largest urban center in the district, while the town of Nainital functions as the administrative headquarters.
The district houses the Uttarakhand High Court and maintains a population density of 225 inhabitants per square kilometer across its mountainous terrain.
Location: Kumaon division
Capital city: Nainital
Shares border with: Pauri Garhwal district, Udham Singh Nagar district
Website: http://nainital.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 29.38000,79.45000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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