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Railways is the principle mode of transportation for freight and passengers The Indian railways have played an important role in the development of industries and agriculture.

Indian Railways has the distinction of being one of the biggest and busiest rail networks in the world. It operates 9,000 passenger trains and transports 18 million passengers every day. The Indian Railway employs approximately 1.4 million people.

The Indian Railways has been serving the people of India with utmost pride for more than two centuries. It was in 1851 the first train journey was made in India , for transferring construction material to Rorkee and the first passenger train journey became operational between Bori Bunder, Bombay and Thane covering a distance of 21 miles, thus marking the formal birth of the rail network in India.
The Indian Railways network binds the social, cultural and economical fabric of the country and covers the whole of country ranging from north to south and east to west removing the distance barrier for its people. The railway network of India has brought together the whole of country hence creating a feeling of unity among Indians.

Indian Railways is divided into 16 zones:

Northern Railway (NR)
North Eastern Railway (NER)
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)
Western Railway (WR)
Southern Railway (SR)
South Central Railway (SCR)
South Eastern Railway (SER)
Eastern Railway (ER)

Central Railway (CR)
South Western Railway (SWR)
North Western Railway (NWR)
West Central Railway (WCR)
North Central Railway (NCR)
South East Central Railway (SECR)
East Coast Railway (ECoR)
East Central Railway (ECR)

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West Bengal Districts
West Bengal, the gateway to eastern India is renowned for its rich cultural legacy and mind-blowing natural rhapsodies. As per statistics, West Bengal possesses 19 districts that have been formed to take care of the administrative exigencies.

Out of the 19 districts of West Bengal, the capital city Kolkata holds a special place. Kolkata, the erstwhile capital of British India is aptly nicknamed the City of Joy. The urban metropolis, situated on the Hoogly River is the administrative, industrial, economic and cultural capital of West Bengal.

Another noteworthy district, Bankura, lying on the banks of the Dhaleshwari (Dhalkisor) River is marked by dense jungle-clad hills. The district has a substantial tribal population who mainly depend upon agriculture for their subsistence.

Birbhum with its district headquarters at Suri is at the epicenter of Bengali culture. The great Nobel laureate, Rabindarnath Tagore spent a great many years of his life in the district's bucolic surroundings and established the distinguished Viswa Bharati at Santiniketan.

Barddhaman is a relatively urban and industrially developed district that is popularly called the granary of West Bengal. The district is at the forefront of the state's agriculture, industry, and mining. The prosperous coalfields and the Damodar Valley Corporation contribute substantially to the state's industrial activity.

Cooch Behar, sited in the hilly terrains of North Bengal has its headquarters at Cooch Behar Town. The town, centered around the sparkling Sagardighi Lake was an eminent princely state. Even today, hordes of tourists flock to visit its historically significant Maharaja's palace.

For further information on West Bengal Districts, starting form the mountainous zones of Darjeeling to the state's largest district, Midnapore, navigate to:

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The district offers breath-taking views of charming valleys, natural lakes, fountains and beauteous landscapes luxuriously decked with vegetation punctuated by streams, brooks and rivers to high raise awesome rocky ridges and mountains with snow-capped peaks. Places of tourist interests in and around Uttarkashi are: Uttarkashi Town, Maneri, Gangnani, Dodital, Dayara Bugyal, Harsil, Sat-Tal, Gangotri, Kedartal, Nachiketa Tal, Gaumukh, Nandan-Van Tapovan, Yamunotri and Harkidoon etc.
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Udham Singh Nagar is one of the 13 administrative districts of Uttaranchal bounded on the north by Nainital District, on the northeast by Champawat District, on the east by Nepal, and on the south and west by Uttar Pradesh state. The district was created in October 1995 out of Nainital District, and is named after Raja Udham Singh. The administrative head quarter is located at Rudrapur. The district is situated in the Terai region, also part of Kumaon Division and it shares an international border with Nepal. Udham Singh Nagar is basically an industrial district and many industries are located here.

Places of tourist interests are: Atariya Temple, Kashipur, Chamunda Devi, Chaiti Temple, Giri Sarover.
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The state of Uttarakhand houses multitudes of cities and towns that have developed here by leaps and bounds. Kashirampur is quite significant amongst them. Kashirampur is an example of a census town lying in the district of Pauri Garhwal District of the same state of Indian territory.

Any discussion on Indian town becomes incomplete if one does not throw some light on the demographical scenario of the particular town. So numerous surveys have been conducted by the demographers, which resulted in the formulation of extensive reports. One such is the Census report of India that has been published in the year 2001. Information like population, literacy condition etc can be enumerated if one makes a thorough study of the report. Thus according to this report, Kashirampur showed a population measurement of 9033. Out of it, male populace constitutes of 51percent. 49 is the percentage of female populace. Thus it led one to infer that in Kashirampur females are more in number than males. Information about kids who are residing in Kashirampur too can be deciphered. Thus children who fall into the age group of less than six years constitutes of 13 percent.

Since literacy rate gives an indication of how much growth and development has occurred in a town, few facts about Kashirampur too is essential. From the census report it has been known that the average literacy rate of Kashirampur is 76 percent, which is even higher than that of the entire nation. Thus 59.5 percent is the average literacy rate of India. On individual basis also both male and female literacy rates are quite high as well. To be specific, male literacy rate constitutes of 81 percent. Following the usual trend, female literacy rate is less thereby constituting 72 percent.

Few information about the Pauri Garhwal District too can be inferred from varied sources as well. The soil of the district is ideal for the growth of vegetables and fruits. Vegetables like peas, cauliflower and many more are grown here. Leechi, apple, peach etc are fruits that are popular in the whole district.
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Geography Of District Nainital

In the Uttranchal, district of Nainital lies in the Kumaun division . To it’s north is Almora district and to its south lies the Udham Singh Nagar district. Champawat district flanks it in the east and district of Pauri Gahwal is in the west. It is located approximately in between 80º14’ and 78º80’ east longitude and 29º00’ and 29º05’ north latitude . On the northern side lies the Himalayan ranges while on the southern side lies the plains making the resultant climate of the district enjoyable one.

The total geographical area is 3422 Kms. Geographically the district is divided in to 2 zones viz. Hilly and Bhabar.The hilly region in outer Himalayas is known to geologist as Krol. The highest peak of the district is Baudhansthali 2623 mts. high near Binayak adjoining Nainital town.The hilly region of the district .The hilly region of the district used to have big & small lakes. Bhimtal ,Sattal, Naukuchiatal,Khurpatal, Nainital, Malwatal, Harishtal , Lokhamtal etc. are known lakes of bigger size.

The foothill area of the district is known as Bhabhar. The name Bhabhar is derived from a tall growing grass growing in the region . The underground water level is very deep in this region .

Kosi is the main river of the district .River Kosi arising out of Koshimool near Kausani flows on the western side of the district. There are number of smaller rivulets like Gaula , Bhakra , Dabka , Baur etc . Most of these have been dammed for irrigation purposes. Nainital district has good received good rainfall in recent years . As per 1999 records total average rainfall of district was 1338.08 MM while total average rainfall up to Aug. 2000 was 1602.69 MM.
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About Haridwar

There is no dearth of books and websites that provide extensive information about Haridwar, a beautiful city enveloped in religious diaspora. Sited on the banks of the Ganges River, Haridwar is an eminent pilgrimage site of north India. The city truly lives up to its nomenclature whose etymological connotation of the term Haridwar implies a 'Gateway to the Gods'. In fact, the evening prayers, where floating lamps (diyas) are lit on the shimmering waters of the Ganges and the pious devotees offer 'aarti' on the riverfront is a rage all across the world and attracts droves of spiritually inclined tourists to the city.

The city, sited in it's namesake Haridwar district in the state of Uttarakhand basks at the foothills of the lofty Shivalik Ranges. Shrouded in ancient Indian history and mythology, the city is a gateway to the renowned Gomukh and the Yamunotri glaciers as well as Kedarnath and Badrinath, the celebrated pilgrimage quartet of ancient India.

Haridwar city encompasses a net area of 12, 302 sq. km and is perched at an altitude of 294.7 m above mean sea level. The 1991 Census records that the city has a net population of 3,48,142. Climatic conditions in Haridwar are extreme and are marked by searing summers and ice cold winters.

Haridwar city is also a center of academic excellence. The city is teeming with a number of good schools, colleges and universities.
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Dehradun serves as the provisional capital of the state of Uttarakhand and also the headquarters for the district of Dehradun. Situated in Doon valley, Dehradun is 246 km away from Delhi. The district is bordered by the Sivalik Hills on the south, Ganges on the east, the mighty Himalayas on the north and Yamuna River on the west. Prior to the establishment of the state of Uttarakhand, Dehradun belonged to the state of Uttar Pradesh.

How to Reach Dehradun

Dehradun can be reached by airways, railways and roadways. "Jolly Grant" is the closest airport for the people of Dehradun. It is 24 km away from the center of the city. One of the major railheads in north India is Dehradun. National highways and state roads connect Dehradun to other parts of India.
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Varanasi District Map
Varanasi is located in the Gangetic plain of Uttar Pradesh. It is the oldest existing city in the world. At present it covers an area of 112,265 sq.km. It had a population of 1,371,749 in 2001. It is the most important pilgrimage center of the Hindus. This holy city is also known as Kashi (the city of light). Varanasi is famous for its handwoven silk saris and shawls, which have a huge international market.

The places of interest in Varanasi are the numerous Hindu temples and the ghats of river Ganges. The Vishwanath temple is considered as the eternal abode of Lord Shiva on earth. Another place to be visited is Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site.
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