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This page is about Kedarnath town. For the temple, see Kedarnath temple. For the mountain, see Kedarnath (Mountain). For the film, see Kedarnath (film).
Kedarnath is a town in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and has gained importance because of Kedarnath Temple. It is a nagar panchayat in Rudraprayag district. The most remote of the four Chota Char Dham sites, Kedarnath is located in the Himalayas, about 3,583 m (11,755 ft) above sea level near Chorabari Glacier, the head of river Mandakini, and is flanked by snow-capped peaks, most prominently Kedarnath mountain. The nearest road head is at Gaurikund.
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Kedarnath | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 30°44′N 79°04′E | |
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
District | Rudraprayag |
Area | |
• Total | 2.75 km2 (1.06 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3,553 m (11,657 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 612 |
• Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
Language | |
• Official | Hindi, Garhwali |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Pin Code | 246445 |
Vehicle registration | UK-13 |
Website | uk |
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