Narendranagar
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Narendranagar नरेन्द्रनगर |
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Himalayan view from Ananda Spa, Narendranagar
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| Coordinates: 30°10′N 78°18′E / 30.17°N 78.30°ECoordinates: 30°10′N 78°18′E / 30.17°N 78.30°E | |
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 India
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| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Tehri Garhwal |
| Elevation | 1,326 m (4,350 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 4,796 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Vehicle registration | UK |
| Website | uk |
Narendranagar is a city and a municipal board in Tehri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Narendranagar is located at 30°10′N 78°18′E / 30.17°N 78.30°E. It has an average elevation of 1,326 metres (4,350 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census, Narendranagar had a population of 4796. Males constitute 59% of the population and females 41%. Narendranagar has an average literacy rate of 82%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 74%. In Narendranagar, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The present town of Narendranagar came into existence in 1919, when Maharaja Narendra Shah of Tehri Garhwal moved his capital from Tehri to a more picturesque locale. The small town of Odathali nestled in the Shivalik foothills was chosen not only for its extraordinary scenic beauty, but also for its proximity to the plains below. On a clear day one can get aerial view of Rishikesh, Haridwar and Ganga flowing from mountains to Plains of Haridwar.
Odathali is a place of historic and mythological significance. It has been known to be a seat of spirituality and meditation since ancient times. According to legend, the sage Uddhava is known to have performed severe penance at this spot. Also, Purasara, the founder of astrology, has been known to conduct various experiments on the movements of planets and stars. His observatory has now been converted into the local polytechnic.
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