Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh, town, southern Uttarakhand state, northern India. It lies about 35 miles (55 km) east of Almora, on a ridge of the Himalayan foothills. The surrounding area lies entirely within the Himalayas and is bordered by Nepal to the east and China to the north. Rice, barley, and wheat are grown. Pop. (2001) 44,964; (2011) 56,044.
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Pithoragarh
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
25 August 2015
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March 03, 2025