There is a state in North India, named Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful states. Today is the foundation day of Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand Foundation Day is celebrated every year on 9 November. Let us tell you that on this day Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and given the status of a separate state. Let us tell you that earlier this region was known as Uttaranchal, which was a part of Uttar Pradesh. On 9 November 2000, after several years of agitation, Uttarakhand was created as the 27th state of India. From 2000 to 2006 it was known as Uttaranchal. However, in January 2007, keeping in mind the sentiments of the local people, the official name of the state was changed to Uttarakhand.
Which are the neighboring states and countries?
Let us tell you that the borders of Uttarakhand state are with Tibet in the north and Nepal in the east. Uttarakhand is bordered by Himachal Pradesh in the west and Uttar Pradesh in the south. In the year 2000, a new state of Uttarakhand was separated from Uttar Pradesh. In traditional religious scriptures, this region has been mentioned as Uttarakhand in ancient literature. Also known as Devbhoomi of Uttarakhand. Let us tell you that the origin of Ganga and Yamuna, the most sacred river of Hinduism and India's largest river in the state, is also here. Let us tell you that this was the period when new states were formed by dividing many states across the country.
How many districts are there in Uttarakhand?
Let us tell you that there are total 13 districts in Uttarakhand. This includes Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Chamoli, Haridwar, Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Rudraprayag, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Mussoorie. Let us tell you that as much as Indians like Uttarakhand, foreigners also like it. Uttarakhand has gained worldwide fame for its beauty. This is the reason why the number of tourists coming to Uttarakhand is increasing year after year. The temple of Lord Kedarnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Hindu religion, is also in Uttarakhand.
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