Pithoragarh is the easternmost Himalayan district in the state of Uttaranchal , India. The geographical area of the district is 7169 kmē. As per the 2001 census, the total population of the district is 4,62,149. The total literacy rate is 76.48 percent.Pithoragarh town, which is located in Sour or Saur valley is also its headquarter. The district is the part of Kumaon region of Uttaranchal state and which is also one of its administrative division.
Previously, it was the part of Almora district of Uttaranchal, but, in 1960, Pithoragarh, as a separate district, was created. In 1997 a new district of Champawat was formed out of it, by reorganizing its boundaries.
Pithoragar is naturally landscaped with high Himalayan mountains, snow capped peaks, passes, valleys, alpine meadows, forests, waterfalls, perennial rivers, glaciers and springs. The flora and fauna of this area has rich ecologocal diversity.There is Tibet plateau situated to the north of the district. Nepal lies on the eastern borders. The River Kali originates from Kalapaani, forms its continuous eastern boundary with Nepal. It is an Indian border district with China.
Pithoragarh has many temples and ruined forts reminiscent of the once flourising reign of Chand Kings. The district is administratively divided into five tehsils, namely Munsiyari, Dharchula, Didihat, Gangolihat, and Pithoragarh. Naini Saini is the nearest civil airport.The mineral deposits present in the district are magnesium ore, copper ore, limestones and slate stone.
Pithoragarh town, being in the valley, is relatively warm during summer and cool during winters.
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