Apex Bodies in Uttarakhand

Find below the list of apex bodies in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand, previously known as Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of the country. It is nicknamed “Devbhumi” due to the presence of umpteen Hindu temples ... read more+ and pilgrim sites. The state’s existence has its root deep in the prehistoric period. Majority of the people here speak Hindi, which is also its official language. This state is divided in two distinct parts Garhwal (Western part) and Kumaon (Eastern Part). Both the parts have their unique culture and language. Garhwali and Kumaoni are languages listed by UNESCO that is facing extinction. In terms of transportation, the state is very well connected by road, rail and air. Uttarakhand has some of the very good institutes in the country. Apart from being the state capital Dehradun is also recognised as the school capital of India. Also see body in Nainital , Tehri , Almora , Pithoragarh , Chamoli , Uttarkashi , Bageshwar , Rudraprayag , Champawat , Rudrapur , Sitarganj , Khatima , Gadarpur , Bazpur , Jaspur , Pauri , Hardwar , Haldwani , Kashipur , Kotdwara , Roorkee , Srinagar , Dehra Dun , Ramnagar and Lohaghat .show less-