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Topography map of Uttarakhand, showing elevations shaded from green to brown (higher) Uttarakhand has a total area of 53,483 km 2 (20,650 sq mi), [45] of which 86% is mountainous and 65% is covered by forest. [45] Most of the northern part of the state is covered by high Himalayan peaks and glaciers.
A small area of Uttarakhand adjoining the Nepal border along the Sarda river is disputed between the two countries. For a detailed map of all disputed regions in South Asia, see Image:India disputed areas map.svg
In November 2000 when Uttarakhand was created as a new state it had inherited 13 districts. As of November 2022, no new districts have been created even though other newly created states have almost doubled the number of new districts for rapid development.
Uttarakhand has a total geographic area of 53,483 km 2, of which 86% is mountainous and 65% is covered by forest. [1] Most of the northern parts of the state are part of Greater Himalaya ranges, covered by the high Himalayan peaks and glaciers, while the lower foothills were densely forested till denuded by the British log merchants and later, after independence, by forest contractors.
The northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, comprises 2 administrative divisions. Within these 2 divisions, there are a total of 13 districts. The following table shows the name of each division, its administrative headquarters, its constituent districts, and a map of its location. [1]
The list of states and union territories of the Republic of India by area is ordered from largest to ... Uttarakhand: 53,483 Northern: 1.626 20 (S19) Punjab: 50,362 ...
Following is a list of highest peaks of Uttarakhand with elevation over 6,000 m (19,700 ft). Of the highest major summits of Uttarakhand, 2 peaks exceed 7,500 m (24,600 ft), 13 other peaks exceed 7,000 m (23,000 ft), further 89 peaks exceed 6,500 m (21,300 ft) and at least 100 other peaks exceed 6,000 m (19,700 ft) in elevation.
Location of Uttarakhand. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Uttarakhand: . Uttarakhand – state in the northern part of India.It is often referred to as the Devabhumi (literally: "Land of the Gods") due to many Hindu temples and pilgrimage centres found throughout the state.