Bageshwar

Bageshwar (Kumaoni: Bāgshyār) is a town and a municipal board in Bageshwar district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is located at a distance of 470 km from the National Capital New Delhi and 332 km from the State Capital Dehradun. Bageshwar is known for its scenic environment, glaciers, rivers and temples. It is also the administrative headquarters of Bageshwar district.

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Place details

Locality: Bāgeshwar
Region: Uttarakhand
Country: India
Population: 8,708
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Bageshwar
Settlement.native_name_lang: hi
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Uttarakhand#India
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Uttarakhand, India
Settlement.pushpin_relief: yes
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Uttarakhand
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Division
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Kumaon
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Bageshwar
Settlement.government_type: Municipality
Settlement.governing_body: Nagar Palika Parishad Bageshwar
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.area_total_km2: 5.50
Settlement.elevation_m: 935

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Bageshwar
Population: 7803
Area: 5.50
Elevation: 1004
Image: Bageshwar.jpg
Dialing code: 5963

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postal code: 263642
Commons category: Bageshwar

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20 sections

Contents

History
Mythological origins and early history
Early medieval period
Gorkha invasion and British annexation
Modern development
Post-independence developments
Formation of Bageshwar district
Geography and Climate
Environmental Concerns
Demographics
Government and politics
Economy
Culture
Temples
Transport
Education
Notable people
See also
External links
References

Situated on the confluence of Saryu and Gomati rivers, Bageshwar is surrounded by the mountains of Bhileshwar and Nileshwar to its east and west, the Suraj Kund in the north, and Agni Kund in the south. Bageshwar was a major trade mart between Tibet and Kumaun, and was frequented by the Bhotia traders, who bartered Tibetan wares, wool, salt and Borax in exchange for carpets and other local produces in Bageshwar. The trade routes were, however, closed after the Indo-China War of 1962.