Pauri

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Pauri
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A view of the left half of the Gangotri Group in the Western Himalayas from Pauri, part of which is seen on the left.
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Pauri City as viewed from adjacent hill.
Nickname: 
Garhwal
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Pauri
Location in Uttarakhand, India
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Pauri
Pauri (India)
Coordinates: 30°09′N78°47′E / 30.15°N 78.78°E / 30.15; 78.78
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Uttarakhand
District Pauri Garhwal
Government
  BodyNPP
   DM Ashish Chauhan, IAS [1]
Elevation
1,765 m (5,791 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
25,440
Demonym Garhwali
Languages
  Official Hindi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN Code
246001
Telephone code+91-1368
Vehicle registration UK-12
Website pauri.nic.in

Pauri is a town and a municipal board in Pauri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Pauri is the seat of the Divisional Commissioner of the Garhwal Division.

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Geography

Pauri is located at 30°09′N78°47′E / 30.15°N 78.78°E / 30.15; 78.78 . [2] It is located 1,765 meters above sea level. Pauri provides a panoramic view of the snow-covered Himalayan peaks of Nanda Devi and Trisul, Gangotri Group, Thalaiya-Sagar, Nilkantha, Bandar Poonch, Swargarohini, Kedarnath, Kharcha Kund, Satopanth, Chaukhamba, Ghoriparvat, Haathi Parvat, Sumeru, etc. The errand across 9Kandoliya-Tekka stretch along evergreen deodar trees is worth walking. The town is visited by tourists, researchers, and students from across the world.

Climate

The region has a sub-temperate to temperate climate, which remains pleasant throughout the year. The climate of Pauri is very cold in winters and the region experiences low to moderate snowfall in the months of January or February. The climate is soothing in summer when flowers bloom in the nearby forests and tourists flock to town. In rainy season the climate is very cool and lush greenery covers the town.

Demographics

According to the Census India 2011 [3] the Pauri Nagar Palika Parishad has population of 25,440 of which 13,090 are males while 12,350 are females. Population of Children with age of 0-6 is 2766 which is 10.87% of total population of Pauri (NPP). In Pauri Nagar Palika Parishad, Female Sex Ratio is of 943 against state average of 963. Moreover, Child Sex Ratio in Pauri is around 877 compared to Uttarakhand state average of 890. Literacy rate of Pauri city is 92.18% higher than state average of 78.82%. In Pauri, Male literacy is around 95.74% while female literacy rate is 88.44%. Pauri Nagar Palika Parishad has total administration over 6,127 houses to which it supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.

As of 2001 India census, [4] Pauri had a population of 24,742. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. In Pauri, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

The language most commonly used in Pauri Garhwal is Garhwali.

Education

Shri Bhagat Ram New Modern School(BRNMS)

Kendriya Vidyalaya

This is one of the most premier institutions of the town providing English medium education up to 12th class under CBSE board. Currently,[ when? ] it is being run from a temporary campus in Kandoliya but a permanent building is all set in Siroli village which is 8 km from the town.[ citation needed ]

Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College

Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College (GBPEC), now known as Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology (GBPIET), is an autonomous State Government Higher Technical Institution. It was created in 1989 to honour the Indian Freedom Fighter, Bharat Ratna, Govind Ballabh Pant. The institute is located at a height of 1800m (approx 5905 ft.) above Sea Level and overlooks the Great Himalayan Range on its East flank. The college offers courses such as Bachelor of Technology, Master of Technology and Master of Computer Applications, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering.[ citation needed ]

Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Central University

Dr. B. G. R Campus, referred to as the Pauri campus of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University is a full-fledged educational campus established in 1971. Pauri College is one of the three campuses of Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, located in Srinagar, Garhwal. The campus offers arts, science and law courses at graduation, post graduation and research fellowships levels.

St. Thomas School

St. Thomas School is an educational institution in the town, established in 1973. The school comes under the Bijnor Diocese, headed by Rev. John Vadakle. It offers education in Science up to class 12th. It is an English medium school affiliated with ICSE board.[ citation needed ]

Messmore Inter College

Established in the British era, Messmore Inter College or MIC is one of the oldest schools in the Garhwal region. The school was established in 1865 and offers education in science and arts up to class 12th. This is a Hindi medium, government aided school. The school is affiliated with Uttarakhand Board and is co-educational. This college belongs to the association of Methodist churches in India.

DAV Inter College

This is a Hindi medium, government aided school. The school is affiliated with Uttarakhand Board and offers co-education.

Sri Guru Ram Rai Public School

Sri Guru Ram Rai Public School was established by SGRR education mission in the heart of the city. The school is running classes from I to XII and is offering streams science, commerce and humanities for classes XI and XII.[ citation needed ]

Government Inter College (GIC)

This is a Hindi medium, government aided school. The school is affiliated with Uttarakhand Board.

Girls Government Inter College (GGIC)

This is a Hindi medium, government aided school. The school is affiliated with Uttarakhand Board.

Places of interest

View of Pauri Town from the Main Viewpoint of Pauri City , This Main Viewpoint is located at the top left of the pauri city Pauri Town.jpg
View of Pauri Town from the Main Viewpoint of Pauri City , This Main Viewpoint is located at the top left of the pauri city
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Himalaya Panorama from Pauri.

Media and communications

All India Radio has a local station in Pauri which transmits various programs of mass interest.

Notable people

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References

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