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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.
It lies on the alluvial plain of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, with an area of 263,100 square kilometers (101,600 sq mi), covering most of the state of Uttar Pradesh and adjacent portions of Uttarakhand, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar; as well as a minuscule adjacent portion of southern Nepal.
Hindi belonging to the Indo-Aryan languages is the official language of Uttarakhand and is spoken by 89.15% of the population (2011 census figure includes Garhwali spoken by 23.03%, Kumaoni spoken by 19.94% and Jaunsari spoken by 1.35% of the population as variants of Hindi). Sanskrit is given the status of second official language. 2010 –
Spotted Owlet – one of over 1000 bird species in Indian forests Asian Golden cat, one of the 15 feline species found in India Asian paradise flycatcher – a bird found in the forests of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Indian forests are more than trees and an economic resource. They are home to some of earth's unique flora and fauna.
The park is administered by the Uttarakhand State Forestry Department, the national Ministry of Environment and Forests, India. There is no settlement in the national park and grazing in the area has been banned since 1983. The park is open only for 4 to 5 months during summer from June to October. [1]
Gangotri National Park is a national park in Uttarkashi District in Uttarakhand state of India, covering about 2,390 km 2 (920 sq mi). Its habitat consists of coniferous forests, alpine meadows and glaciers. Gomukh at Gangotri glacier, the origin of the river Ganga, is located inside the park. Gangotri National Park was established in 1989.
Sitabani Wildlife Reserve is a wildlife reserve in Amgarhi, [1] located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, India. It is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including leopards, tigers, and over 500 species of native and migrating birds, that pass through the area throughout the year. [2]
The Uttarakhand Forest Department is one of the departments of Government of Uttarakhand. [1] See also. Provincial Forest Service (Uttarakhand)