Almora
District
Area, Population & Sex Ratio
Geographical Area : 3 082.8
Population in Almora (Census 2011)
Total Population
Total : 621927
Male : 290414
Female : 331513
Disabled population
Total disabled population : 13934
In seeing : 5567
In speech : 1206
In hearing : 1400
In movement : 3968
Mental : 1793
Rank ( VoiceOfBharat.org Analysis
)
Backwardness : Does not figure in list of 447 backward
districts
Sex Ratio Rank : 583
(Rank one is least sex ratio - Cenus 2001)
HIV Category District : C
(HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2004 - 2006)
Disability : 473 (Census 2001)
Literacy Ratio : 145 (Census 2001)
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Almora District Information
Almora, a picturesque district in the Kumaun region,
East of Uttaranchal in India, with a breathtaking panoramic view
of Himalayas, summons tourists worldwide to its alluring grandeur
of natural beauty. Famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique
handicrafts, sumptuous cuisine and magnificent wildlife, coupled
with an easy accessibility, Almora promises its tourists a visit
full of fun and unforgettable moments.
The name of the sociocultural region of Kumaun is believed to have
been derived from "Kurmanchal", meaning Land of the Kurmavtar
(the tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Preserver of Hindu Trinity).
Extending from the northern end of the Ganga plains right upto Tibet,
Kumaun's endless panorama of scenic wonders is nothing short of a
romance with pristine and soul-lifting nature itself. The Katyuri
and Chand dynasties glorified the region by constructing some fine
temples - now renowned throughout the country. Though largely a Shaivite
region, the presiding deity, Nanda Devi, is amongst the most exalted
in Kumaun.
Sojourning in the beautiful Kumaun region of Uttaranchal
with its majestic, snow clad mountains, lakes and rich plethora
of flora and fauna, not only enables one to constantly think about
the Himalayas but to behold their pristine magnificence time and
again. Thus purifying one's soul aptly enough, setting the tone
for which the options are as many as they are delightful, catering
to the multifaceted interests of grown-ups and youngsters alike.
Presently a revenue division, Kumaun, consists of
the district of Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, Bageshwer,
Pithoragarh and Champawat.
TOWNSHIP OF ALMORA
The ancient town of Almora, before it's establishment
was under the possession of Katyuri king Baichaldeo. He donated
major part of this land to a Gujrati Brahmin Sri Chand Tiwari. Later
on when Chand kingdom was founded in Baramandal, the town of Almora
was founded at this centrally located place in 1560 by Kalyan Chand.
The mountain on which the Almora is located is described in the
famous Hindu epic Manaskhand as follows :-
- Kaushiki Shalmali Madhyey Punyah Kashaya Parwatah'
- 'Tasy Paschim Bhagam Kshetra Vishnyo Pratishthtam'
In the days of the Chand Kings it was called Rajapur.
The name 'Rajpur' is also mentioned over a number of ancient copper
plates. The town of Almora is situated over a horse saddle shaped
ridge of a mountain. The eastern portion of the ridge is known as
Talifat and the western one is known as Selifat. The market is at
the top of the ridge where these two, Talifat and Selifat jointly
terminate.
The main Mohalla (wards) of Almora are as follow :-
Selifat :- Joshikhola, Shelakhola, Dyodhipokhar, Thapalia,
Kholt, Champanaula, Gururanikhola, Chaunsar, Galli, Karadiyakhola,
Kapina, Paniudiyar, Ranidhara, Chaudharikhola, Pokharkhal, Jhijad
and Kasoon.
Talifat :- Chinakhan, Makedi, Dharanaula, Chandani
Chowk, Vishtakuda, Tyunara, danya, Bansbida, Upretikhola, Khasiya-khola,
Badekhola, Dubkiya, Nayalkhola, Tiruvakhola, Dugalkhola and Tamtyuda
etc.
Mostly the wards have been named after the communities
that inhabited them.
Market :- Lala Bazar, Karkhana Bazar, Khajanchi Mohalla,
Jauhari Mohalla, Malli Bazar and Thana Bazar.
The market is 1.25 miles long and is covered with
stone slabs. The place of the present cantonment was formerly known
as Lalmandi. Presently where the collectorate exists, the 'Malla
Mahal' (Upper Court) of Chanda kings was located. The site of present
District Hospital used to be 'Talla Mahal' (Lower Court) of Chand
rulers
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