Udham Singh Nagar district, Administrative district in Kumaon division, India
Udham Singh Nagar is an administrative district in the Kumaon region of northern India, covering flat and fertile plains. The district is organized into nine administrative divisions centered around Rudrapur city.
The district was created in 1995 from parts of the neighboring Nainital district. It was named after Udham Singh, a key figure in India's independence movement.
The population here comes from different regions and speaks multiple languages daily, including Hindi, Kumaoni, and Punjabi. This diversity shapes how people live together and practice their local customs in villages and towns.
The district is managed through a network of local administrative offices that coordinate infrastructure and public services. Visitors will find various transportation options and accommodation choices, especially around Rudrapur.
The district is known for its rice cultivation and is called the food bowl of Uttarakhand state. This farming identity runs through the daily life of many communities across the area.
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