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Dehradun (/ˌdɛərəˈduːn/), also rendered Dera Doon,[7][8] is the winter capital and most populous city in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district. Part of the Garhwal region, it lies along National Highway 7 with the distance of 236 kilometres (147 mi) north of India's capital New Delhi and is served by Dehradun railway station and Jolly Grant Airport. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 447 metres (1,467 ft) above sea level. Dehradun is governed by municipal corporation which comes under Dehradun Municipal Corporation. Main languages spoken in the city are Hindi, Garhwali and Jaunsari.
Dehradun
Dera Doon | |
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Nickname: Doon | |
Coordinates: 30.318°N 78.029°E / 30.318; 78.029 | |
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
District | Dehradun |
Founded | 1676 |
Municipality | 1867 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–Council |
• Body | Dehradun Municipal Corporation |
• Mayor | Sunil Uniyal 'Gama' (BJP) |
• Municipal Commissioner | Vinay Shankar Pandey,[1] IAS |
Area | |
• City | 300 km2 (100 sq mi) |
Elevation | 447 m (1,467 ft) |
Population (2011)[2] | |
• City | 578,420 |
• Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
• Metro | 714,223 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi[4] |
• Regional | Garhwali, English |
• Additional official | Sanskrit[5][6] |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 248001 |
Telephone code | +91-135 |
Vehicle registration | UK-07 |
Website | nagarnigamdehradun dehradun |
Also known as the ‘Adobe of Drona’, Dehradun has been an important centre for Garhwal rulers which was captured by the British. During the days of British Raj, the official name of the town was Dehra.[9] Dehradun is made up of two words “Dehra" + "Dun.” Dehra ‘ is derived from the word “dera”, meaning camp, and “doon” is a term for the valley that lies between the himalayas and the Shivalik. The town was established when Baba Ram Rai, the son of the seventh Sikh Guru, Guru Har Rai settled his "Dera" or camp in the area in 1675. The city is also regarded as Devbhoomi ("Land of the Gods"). Often referred as the gateway to Mussorie. Uttarakhand Police is the main law enforcement agency in the city.
Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between the river Ganges on the east and the river Yamuna on the west. The city is noted for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region. It is well connected and in proximity to Himalayan tourist destinations such as Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Chakrata, New_Tehri, Uttarkashi, Harsil, Chopta - Tungnath, Auli, India, famous summer and winter trekking destinations like Dodital, [[Dayara Bugyal]], Kedarkantha, Har Ki Dun for camping and grandeur Himalayan panoromic views. The Hindu holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh along with the Himalayan pilgrimage circuit of Chota Char Dham i.e. Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. Dehradun is also known for its Basmati rice and bakery products.
Dehradun is a notable academic and research hub and is home to Indian Military Academy, Rashtriya Indian Military College, Uttarakhand Ayurveda University, Forest Research Institute, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, and Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy. According to the combined survey based on health, infrastructure, economy, education and safety; conducted by Dainik Jagran and KPMG, Dehradun is the safest to live in.