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Dehradun

Also known as Dehra Dun, D.Dun, Deradun, Dera Dun

Dehradun (), also known as Dehra Doon ( ), is the winter capital and the most populous city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and is governed by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, with the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly holding its winter sessions in the city as its winter capital. Part of the Garhwal division, and housing the headquarters of its Divisional Commissioner, Dehradun is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration a

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Dehradun is the winter capital and largest city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, where the state legislature meets during winter months and which serves as the administrative center for its district. The city has been designated as a "Counter Magnet" for the National Capital Region, meaning it is being developed as an alternative growth center to help reduce migration pressures toward Delhi.

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Settlement.name: Dehradun
Settlement.native_name_lang: iso 15919
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.other_name: Dehra Doon
Settlement.nickname: Doon
Settlement.pushpin_map: India Uttarakhand#India
Settlement.pushpin_relief: yes
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Uttarakhand
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Dehradun
Settlement.established_title1: Founded
Settlement.established_date1: 1817
Settlement.established_title2: Municipality
Settlement.established_date2: 1867
Settlement.government_type: Municipal Corporation
Settlement.governing_body: Dehradun Municipal Corporation

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Wikidata facts

Official name: دہرہ دون
Demonym: دَهْرَدُونِيٌّ
Population: 578420
Area: 300
Elevation: 435
Official website: dehradun.nic.in
Image: Dehradun India 2006-11.JPG
Dialing code: 135

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postal code: 248001
Commons category: Dehradun
inception: 1676-00-00
P8168: La Horquetta Rangers F.C.
native label: دہرہ دون
short name: D.Dun
vocalized name: دِہْرَہ دُون
P12749: Bologna F.C. 1909

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Contents

Etymology
History
Afghan connection
Geography
Heritage canal network
Climate
Demographics
Government and politics
Civic administration
Municipal finance
Police administration
Civic utilities
Water supply
Solid waste management, sewerage
Public health
Education
Schools
Higher education and research
Economy
Transport
Airway
Railway
Roads
Culture
Tourism
Places of interest
Kipling Trail
Khalanga War Memorial
Maa Bala Sundari Mandir
Dehradun International Cricket Stadium
Robber's Cave
Lachhiwala Picnic Spot
Tapkeshwar Temple
Dehradun Zoo
Forest Research Institute
Uttara Museum of Contemporary Art
Regional Science Centre
Lambi Dehar Mines
Virasat
Media
Sport
Architecture
In popular culture
Notable people
See also
References
External links

Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between Song River, a tributary of Ganges on the east and the Asan River, a tributary of Yamuna on the west. The city is noted for its picturesque landscape and provides a gateway to the surrounding region.