When was Uttarakhand established?
There is a state in northern India, called Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful states. Today is the founding day of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand Foundation Day is celebrated every year on November 9. Let us tell you that on this day Uttarakhand was separated from Uttar Pradesh and given the status of a separate state. We tell you that this region was previously known as Uttaranchal, which was part of Uttar Pradesh. On November 9, 2000, after several years of agitation, Uttarakhand was created as the 27th state of India. From 2000 to 2006 it was known as Uttaranchal. However, in January 2007, keeping in mind the sentiments of the local people, the official name of the state was changed to Uttarakhand.
What are the neighboring states and countries?
Let us tell you that the borders of the state of Uttarakhand are with Tibet to the north and Nepal to the east. Uttarakhand is bordered by Himachal Pradesh to the west and Uttar Pradesh to the south. In the year 2000, a new state of Uttarakhand was separated from Uttar Pradesh. This region has been mentioned as Uttarakhand in ancient literature and traditional religious texts. Also known as Devbhoomi of Uttarakhand. Let us tell you that the origin of the Ganges and the Yamuna, the holiest river of Hinduism and the largest river of India in the state, is also located here. Let us tell you that this was the period when new states were formed by dividing many states across the country.
How many districts are there in Uttarakhand?
Let us tell you that there are a total of 13 districts in Uttarakhand. This includes Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Chamoli, Haridwar, Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Rudraprayag, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Mussoorie. Let us tell you that as much as Indians like Uttarakhand, foreigners also like it. Uttarakhand has gained worldwide fame for its beauty. This is the reason why the number of tourists coming to Uttarakhand is increasing year after year. The temple of Lord Kedarnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of the Hindu religion, is also located in Uttarakhand.
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