Pithoragarh

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Pithoragarh
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Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh (India)
Coordinates: 29°35′N80°13′E / 29.58°N 80.22°E / 29.58; 80.22
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Uttarakhand
District Pithoragarh
Government
 •  District collector Reena Joshi, IAS [1]
Elevation
1,627 m (5,338 ft)
Population
 (2011) [2]
 • Total56,044
Demonym Pithoragarhiya (Kumaoni)
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
262501
Telephone code915964
Vehicle registration UK-05
Website pithoragarh.nic.in

Pithoragarh (Kumaoni: Pithor'garh) is a Himalayan town with a Municipal Board in Pithoragarh district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the largest hill town in Kumaon Division.

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Etymology

"The district is named after its headquarters town, Pithoragarh. Tradition has it that during the reign of the Chand Rajas of Kumaon, one Piru, also called Prithvi Gosain, built a fort here and named it Prithvigarh which, in the course of time, got changed to Pithoragarh." [3]

History

Pithoragarh city and its surrounding areas were part of the Manaskhand region, which extended from the Kailash Mountain in the north to Bhabar & Terai in the south, as mentioned in the Skanda Purana. [4] : 12  The Asuras and Nagas appear to be the earliest inhabitants of the region, who were later superseded by the Kiratas, Khasas and the Kunindas. [4] : 13  The Kuninda Kings of the region may have become the feudatories of The Kushana Kings, who held their sway over the region in the last quarter of the 1st century AD. [4] : 16 

Group of Temples at Kasni were built in 11th century during the rule of Katyuri kings. vissnnu mNdir.jpg
Group of Temples at Kasni were built in 11th century during the rule of Katyuri kings.

The region subsequently came under the Kurmanchal kingdom, which had its capital first at Jyotirmath and then at Karikeyapura (Modern day Baijnath) in the Katyur Valley. [5] The Group of Temples at Kasni village (3 km from city centre) were built in 11th century during the rule of Katyuri kings. [6]

Upon the disintegration of the Katyuris and fall of kingdom in 13th century, Pithoragarh came under the rule of Bam kings of Saur. The Bam kings were feudal to the Raikas of Doti and was a branch of katyuri kings, and had their capital at Udaipur near Pithoragarh, However, the Rajas used to come down to Rameshwar and Bailorkol during the winter months. [4] : 24  The Bam kings, who ruled over Saur were: [7] : 216 

  1. Karakil Bam
  2. Kakil Bam
  3. Chanari Bam
  4. Arki Bam
  5. Jnani Bam
  6. Shakti Bam
  7. Vijai Bam
  8. Hari Bam

In the fifteenth century, King Bharti Chand of Champawat amassed a huge army, and started plundering and killing in the regions ruled by the Doti Kings. This resulted in a war, which lasted for 12 years, and ended with a victory for the Chands. [7] : 213–214  After the death of Bharti Chand in 1462, Nagmalla, the king of Doti attacked his son, Ratna Chand who was successful in defending himself. [7] : 213–214  Nagmalla was killed in the war and the Bams became feudatories of the Chands. [7] : 215–216  The pargana of Saur came under direct control of the Kingdom of Kumaon in the sixteenth century during the rule of King Balo Kalyan Chand, when it was given to him by the Raika king of Doti as dowry for marrying his Daughter. [7] : 226 

A view of Pithoragarh town from the Pithoragarh Fort (also known as London Fort) Pithoragarh Fort.jpg
A view of Pithoragarh town from the Pithoragarh Fort (also known as London Fort)

In 1790, the Chand kings built a new fort on the hill where the present Girls Inter College is situated. This fort was destroyed by the Indian government in 1962 after China attacked India.[ why?] The Chand rule, at its zenith, is seen as one of the most prominent empires in Kumaon. Their rule also coincides with a period of cultural resurgence. Archeological surveys point towards the development of culture and art forms in this period.

A Branch of Indian National Congress was established in the region in 1912, and in 1916, many people from Pithoragarh attended the Lucknow session of Congress. The Non-cooperation movement was started in the region in 1921 and in 1930, 10 people from Pithoragarh participated in the Civil disobedience movement. Subsequently, the Congress won the Pithoragarh seat in the Provincial Elections in 1937. The Quit India Movement of 1942 found greater support in Pithoragarh and about 150 persons were arrested while several were fined. The Congress won the Pithoragarh seat again in the General Elections of 1945 for the Provincial Assembly, and in 1947, along with the rest of India, this region also won independence from the British Rule. [4] : 38 

Geography

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Himalayan view from Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh is located at 29°35′N80°13′E / 29.58°N 80.22°E / 29.58; 80.22 . [8] in the district of Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India. It lies in the revenue Division of Kumaon [9] and is located 188 km northeast of Nainital, the administrative headquarters of Kumaon. It has an average elevation of 1,627  metres (5,338  feet). [3] [10] It is situated in the centre of the western half of the Saur Valley. The valley is spread across around 50 square kilometers. According to the Bureau of Indian Standards, on a scale ranging from I to V in order of increasing susceptibility to earthquakes, the city lies inside seismic zone V. [11] It lies in the Moderate damage risk (B) area in Wind & Cyclone Zone and is declared a No Flood Zone.

Climate

Pithoragarh has a monsoon-influenced climate. The summer season from April to mid-June is moderately warm with occasional thunderstorms, whilst the monsoon season from mid-June to mid-September is humid with heavy showers almost daily. This gives way to a warm and sunny autumn season. The winter season brings pleasant afternoons, very cold mornings, and spells of frontal rain accompanied by sparse snowfall.

Climate data for Pithoragarh
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)13.7
(56.7)		15.5
(59.9)		20.7
(69.3)		25.9
(78.6)		28.7
(83.7)		28.5
(83.3)		25.9
(78.6)		25.4
(77.7)		24.9
(76.8)		23.3
(73.9)		19.7
(67.5)		15.8
(60.4)		22.3
(72.1)
Daily mean °C (°F)7.8
(46.0)		9.4
(48.9)		14.2
(57.6)		19.2
(66.6)		22.1
(71.8)		23.1
(73.6)		21.9
(71.4)		21.6
(70.9)		20.4
(68.7)		17.4
(63.3)		13.2
(55.8)		9.7
(49.5)		16.7
(62.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)1.9
(35.4)		3.4
(38.1)		7.7
(45.9)		12.6
(54.7)		15.7
(60.3)		17.7
(63.9)		17.9
(64.2)		17.8
(64.0)		16
(61)		11.5
(52.7)		6.8
(44.2)		3.5
(38.3)		11
(52)
Average precipitation mm (inches)37.4
(1.47)		42.8
(1.69)		39.4
(1.55)		34.7
(1.37)		56.7
(2.23)		164.8
(6.49)		317.3
(12.49)		305.2
(12.02)		174.4
(6.87)		47.9
(1.89)		7.3
(0.29)		16.7
(0.66)		1,244.5
(49.00)
Average precipitation days3.43.83.73.14.110.916.517.610.52.91.21.379.1
Source: Weatherbase [12]

Government and politics

Pithoragarh is an urban town with a Nagar Palika Parishad or Municipal Council [13] spread over an area of 9 square km. [14] It is divided into 20 wards for the sake of administration. [15] It is also part of the Almora Lok Sabha Constituency, thus has BJP MP Ajay Tamta representing the city [16] and part of the Pithoragarh Vidhan Sabha constituency, represented by INC's Mayukh Mahar. [17]

Pithoragarh town, before the creation of a Municipal Board, was administered as a Town Area by a committee consisting of 10 members and a chairman. The Municipality of Pithoragarh came into existence on 24 Nov 1962 and the members and the chairman of Town Area Committee became its members. The board was, however, dissolved on 12 Mar 1963, and the town was then administered by the District Magistrate, who was the ex-officio chairman of the board under the U.P. Municipalities Act of 1916. There was no elected body and the affairs were supervised by an Officer-in-charge (a deputy collector) to whom the powers were delegated by the District Magistrate. [4] : 157 

Culture

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Hiljatra in Pithoragarh

Festivals

Pithoragarh Mahotsav has played a significant role in conserving and sharing Pithorgarh's unique culture. It showcases local culture through music and dance, often featuring performances in the Kumaoni language.

Kandali Festival A flower called Kandali (Strobilanthes wallichii) blooms once every twelve years in the Chaudans region of Pithoragarh district, and the people celebrate the Kandali festival between August and October. Local people, known as Shaukars or Rangs, take part in the week-long festival with joy and enthusiasm in various villages throughout the region. The festival begins with the worship of a Shiva linga made of a flour mixture of barley and buckwheat. During this festival, local liquor is traditionally consumed. It is performed in a decorated corner of the courtyard by each household. People pray for good fortune. The individual Poojas are followed by a community feast. Then, the women and men, in traditional dresses and laden with gold and silver ornaments, assemble around a tree on the sacred ground of the village. Strips of white cloth are tied to the tree and a flag is raised. [18]

Hilljatra is a pastoralists' and agriculturalists' festival, which is celebrated in some parts of Pithoragarh districts. The aathon (eight day of bhado) and Gawra Visarjan became part of Hilljatra during the development process. The festival, which originated in West Nepal's Sorar (Mahakali) region, was first introduced to the valley in Kumor village, Pithoragarh.The hiljatra of Urai (Dewalthal)is the most famous.Tha tableau of the Lakhiya bhoot is the main attraction.On the evening of hiljatra,worship of goddess Mahakali is performed tableaux are tajen out.The people of Bajethi, another village near Pithoragarh, accepted the Jatra, and it was modified and introduced as Hiran chital in the Kanalichhina and Askot regions. Hilljatra is linked to ropai (paddy planting) and other rainy-season agricultural and pastoral labours (Hill = mud, Jatra = Jaat). It has also been linked to the Champawat ruler's victory. [19]

A panoramic view of Pithoragarh Pithoragarh Panorama.jpg
A panoramic view of Pithoragarh

The small town was extensively described in a novel by American author Bradley Swift, From Pithoragarh to Pittsburg. Major parts of the Bollywood film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar have been shot in the city. [20]

Transport

Landslides and cloudbursts, caused by heavy rains that fall during the summer monsoon, often interrupt transportation networks. Utc Bus.jpg
Landslides and cloudbursts, caused by heavy rains that fall during the summer monsoon, often interrupt transportation networks.
Naini Saini Airport Pithoragarh Naini Saini Airport.jpg
Naini Saini Airport

Pithoragarh is not connected by any direct train services; however, it is well connected by road, and it also has an airport. The National Highway 9 passes through Pithoragarh. [21] Landslides and cloudbursts, caused by heavy rains that fall during the summer monsoon, often interrupt transportation networks. [22] [23]

The Pithoragarh Airport, also known as the Naini Saini Airport, is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north-east of the city. The airport, which was constructed in 1991 for administrative use, [24] [25] was previously mainly used by the Indian Air Force for defence purposes. [26] The airport was upgraded in 2016 at an estimated cost of Rs 64.91 crore. [27]

Bareilly Airport is located around 249 km from Pithoragarh is a major airport nearby which is connected to cities like Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru.

Pithoragarh is connected to the rest of Uttarakhand by all-weather motorable roads. The total road length in Pithoragarh is 80 km. [28] : 683  Haldwani and Tanakpur are two entry points for entering Pithoragarh by road. Both are connected by railway services, the nearest railway stations being Tanakpur (151 km) and Kathgodam (212 km). Regular state bus transport services along with private taxi services are available at both places. Buses, which are the most commonly used mode of transport, are run by government agencies and private operators. Agencies operating long-distance bus services include Uttarakhand Transport Corporation, K.M.O.U, and various private operators.

Education

Temporary campus of Seemant Institute of Technology Temporary campus of SIT pithoaragarh.jpg
Temporary campus of Seemant Institute of Technology

Schools in Pithoragarh are run by the state government or private organisations, Hindi and English are the primary languages of instruction. Schools in Pithoragarh follow the "10+2+3" plan.

After completing their secondary education, students typically enroll in Inter Colleges that have a higher secondary facility and are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education, CISCE or the Department of Education of the Government of Uttarakhand. They usually choose a focus on liberal arts, business, or science.[ citation needed ]

As of 2011, Pithoragarh had 17 primary schools, 20 middle schools, 22 secondary schools, 14 senior secondary schools, and 1 degree college. [28] : 685  Before independence, during the middle of the 19th century when Pithoragarh was part of Almora, there were only two middle schools in Pithoragarh. [29]

LSM Govt. Post Graduate College is the only government college in the town providing studies up to post-graduation. [30] It was previously affiliated to Kumaun University, Nainital. With the growing impact of I.T., the government opened SIT Pithoragarh in 2011. Almost a dozen of privately owned computer centres opened up later in the town. [29] A few of the IT centres which are in Pithoragarh town are NIIT, Hiltron, Aptech, UpHill Computers, Info. Park, Sri Calculation and Care Computer.

Construction of a medical college is proposed by the state government and it has been allotted a budget of ₹450 crores ($64 million). [31]

Temples

Notable people

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