Question

Write about Uttrakand.
History-
Traditional-
Food-
Sport's-
People-
Adventure-
Hill station-
And many more

Answer 1

History-Uttarakhand is both the new and traditional name of the state that was formed from the hill districts of Uttar Pradesh, India. Literally Northern Land or Section in Sanskrit, the name of Uttarakhand finds mention in the early Hindu scriptures as the combined region of Kedarkhand and Manaskhand.

Traditional-Uttarakhand has been blessed with a rich culture. From ghagra dresses of women to the delicious Phaanu dish and from Langvir Nritya to the Jhodas folk songs, everything binds the people here. The beliefs and lifestyles of Kumaoni and Garhwali people dominate the culture.

Food-Chapati (Roti)– There variety in chapati.Wheat Chapati– Normal wheat chapati.Madua Chapati (Buck wheat)– Very tasty and nutritious Chappaties made from Mandua flour.Chapati of Bajra– Made of Bajra flour.

Sports-Camping.Golfing.Mountaineering.Paragliding.River Rafting.Skiing.Sledging.Trekking.

People-The native people of Uttarakhand are generally called Uttarakhandi and sometimes specifically either Garhwali or Kumaoni depending on their place of origin in either the Garhwal or Kumaon region.

Adventure-I don't know sorry.

Answer 2

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand (/ˌʊtəˈrɑːkʌnd/),[5] officially the State of Uttarakhand (Uttarākhaṇḍ Rājya), formerly known as Uttaranchal,[6] is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Devbhumi[citation needed] (literally "Land of the Gods") due to many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state. Uttarakhand is known for the natural environment of the Himalayas, the Bhabhar and the Terai. On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand became the 27th state of the Republic of India, being created from the Himalayan and adjoining northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh.[7] It borders Tibet to the north; the Mahakali Zone of the Far-Western Region, Nepal to the east; and the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh to the south and Himachal Pradesh to the west and north-west as well as Haryana on its south-western corner. The state is divided into two divisions, Garhwal and Kumaon, with a total of 13 districts. The interim capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun, the largest city of the state, which is a railhead. The High Court of the state is located in Nainital.

State of Uttarakhand
Uttarākhaṇḍ Rājya

State


Seal

Nickname(s): Devbhoomi


Location of Uttarakhand in India


Map of Uttarakhand

Coordinates (Dehradun): 30°20′N 78°04′E / 30.33°N 78.06°E

Country

 India

Statehood

9 November 2000 [a]

Capital

Dehradun [b]

Largest city

Dehradun

Districts

13

Government

 • Body

Government of Uttarakhand

 • Governor

Krishan Kant Paul

 • Chief Minister

Trivendra Singh Rawat (BJP)

 • Chief Justice

K. M. Joseph

 • Speaker of the House

Premchand Aggarwal (BJP)

 • Electoral constituencies

State Legislature
Unicameral
(71 seats) [c]

Rajya Sabha
(3 seats)

Lok Sabha
(5 seats)

Area

 • Total

53,483 km2 (20,650 sq mi)

Area rank

19th

Population (2011)

 • Total

10,086,292

 • Rank

20th

 • Density

189/km2 (490/sq mi)

 • Density rank

20th

 • Male

5,137,773

 • Female

4,948,519

Demonym(s)

Uttarakhandi

Languages

 • Official

Hindi[1]

 • Additional official

Sanskrit[2][3], Garhwali, kumauni, Jaunsari, Brajbhasha

Time zone

IST (UTC+05:30)

ISO 3166 code

IN-UT

Vehicle registration

UK 01—XX

HDI (2011)

0.515[4] (medium)

• Rank

7th

Literacy (2011)

79.63%

• Male

88.33%

• Female

70.70%

• Rank

17th

Sex ratio (2011)

963 ♀ / 1000 ♂

• Rank

13th

Website

uk.gov.in

^a Uttarakhand was formed by the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 with the bifurcation of erstwhile Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000.
^b Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand. The town of Gairsain is envisaged as the state's new capital.
^c 70 seats are open for the direct election while 1 seat is reserved for the member of Anglo Indian community.

Archaeological evidence supports the existence of humans in the region since prehistoric times. The region formed a part of the Kuru and the Panchal kingdoms (mahajanpads) during the Vedic age of Ancient India. Among the first major dynasties of Kumaon were the Kunindas in the 2nd century BCE who practised an early form of Shaivism. Ashokan edicts at Kalsi show the early presence of Buddhism in this region. During the medieval period, the region was consolidated under the Kumaon Kingdom and Garhwal Kingdom. In 1816, most of modern Uttarakhand was ceded to the British as part of the Treaty of Sugauli. Although the erstwhile hill kingdoms of Garhwal and Kumaon were traditional rivals, the proximity of different neighboring ethnic groups and the inseparable and complementary nature of their geography, economy, culture, language, and traditions created strong bonds between the two regions which further strengthened during the Uttarakhand movement for statehood in the 1990s.

The natives of the state are generally called Uttarakhandi, or more specifically either Garhwali or Kumaoni by their region of origin. According to the 2011 Census of India, Uttarakhand has a population of 10,086,292, making it the 19th most populous state in India.[8]



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Princely flag of Kingdom of Garhwal

By the medieval period, the region was cons

Uttarakhand as a part of the United Province, 1903

After India attained independence from the British, the Garhwal Kingdom was merged into the state of Uttar Pradesh, where Uttarakhand composed the Garhwal and Kumaon Divisions.[18] Until 1998, Uttarakhand was the name most commonly used to refer to t

Languages in Uttarakhand (2001)[1]

  Hindi (87.95%)

  Urdu (5.86%)

  Punjabi (2.91%)

  Bengali (1.45%)

  Nepali (1.07%)

  Other (0.76%)