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Kotdwara

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Kotdwar, the biggest business center and the only railway terminus of the district, enroute the all items for the necessities of the hill region of the district. Kotdwar is only plain town of this mountainous district having most of the industrial potential. Situated at the bank of river ‘Khoh’ in the ‘Bhabar’ region of Himalyan foothills, its altitude is 650 meters from sea level. It is one of the hottest places in the district.

Upto 1953 A.D., Kotdwar was a small market place as Duggada was the main business center of the area at that time. On connecting to railway route in 1953 A.D., it became the important business center as major business groups shifted from Duggada to Kotdwar. Area of the city is about 2.59 sq. km. Total population as per 2001 census is 24,947 with 13,178 male populations and 11,769 female population. The nearest airport is Jollygrant, a place near to Deharadun at a distance of 115 km. via Haridwar.

The famous religious places around the city are Siddhbali and Durgadevi Temple. The excursions from the city are Kanvashram, Bharat Nagar, Chila, Kalagarh, Medanpuri Devi, Shri Koteshwar Mahadev.

Facilities: -

Accommodation:Tourist Rest House, Malini ourist Complex, Hotel Ambey Tel: 222563, Hotel Bharat Bhoomi Tel: 222087, Shakti Rest House Tel: 222629, Hotel Raj tel: 222405, Hotel Uttarakhand and Amrit, Milan, Mohit Lodge etc.

Supplementary Accommodation facilities: Army Welfare Board Rest House, PWD Inspection House.

Restaurants: Relish, Eats, Tourist Sweets.

Banks:

Bank Name Telephone Number
State Bank of India 222079
Alaknanda Gramin Bank 223595
U.P. Sahakari Gram Vikas Bank  
Punjab National Bank 222105
Canara Bank 222059
Bank of India 222217
Zila Co-operative Bank 222240, 224787
Nainital Bank Pvt. Ltd  

Markets: Malni Market, District Board Shopping Centre, Station Road Market, Badrinath Read Market.

Hospitals: Govt. Hospital Tel: 222021, Maithini Nursing Home.

Medical Stores:

Medical Stores Name Telephone Number
Ankit Medical Store 252885
Bhandari Medicos 252733
Gayatri Medical Store 252453
New Anjali Medical Store 257066
Uttaranchal Medical Store 252807
Ashutosh Aushdhi Bhandar 252494
Bhauguna Pharmacy 252114
Garhwal Drug House 252221
Jain Medicos 252662
Pradeep Medical Agency 252363

Education: One Govt. P.G. College, Three Intermediate Colleges, Two High Schools and Twenty One Primary & Junior High Schools, Five Private Computer Training Institutes.