Dehradun Cantonment

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Dehradun Cantonment
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Dehradun Cantonment
Dehradun Cantonment (India)
Coordinates: 30°20′N77°58′E / 30.34°N 77.97°E / 30.34; 77.97 Coordinates: 30°20′N77°58′E / 30.34°N 77.97°E / 30.34; 77.97
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Uttarakhand
District Dehradun
Elevation
460 m (1,510 ft)
Population
 (2001)
  Total30,102
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
248003
Telephone code0135
Vehicle registration UK 07
Website uk.gov.in
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Dehradun Cantonment is a cantonment town in Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It was established in 1913.

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Demographics

As of 2001 India census, [1] Dehradun Cantonment had a population of 30,102. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dehradun Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82% and, female literacy is 76%. In Dehradun Cantonment, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Locations

Tapkeshwar Mandir, Forest Research Institute (FRI), Robbers Cave (Guchhupani), Indian Military Academy (IMA), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). Mandir, Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Raj Bhavan, CM's Residence.

Schools and institutes

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References

  1. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.