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Uttarakhand
Bathing ghats on the Bhagirathi River at Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India.
While much of Uttarakhand’s population resides in rural settlements, approximately one-fourth of the state's inhabitants live in urban centers, which are primarily concentrated in the southern region.1
The state's largest urban centers include:
- Dehra Dun: The state capital and a major hub for education, research, and administration.23
- Haridwar: A significant city known for its cultural and religious importance.12
- Haldwani1
- Roorkee1
- Kashipur1
- Rudrapur1
Most other urban locations in Uttarakhand are classified as large towns with populations of fewer than 50,000 people.1