Chamoli

Chamoli is a district in the State of Uttarakhand in India. The district is bounded by Uttarkashi in North-West, Pithoragarh in South-West,Almora in South East,Rudraprayag in South-West and Tehri Grahwal in West.

The geographical area of the District is around 7520 sq km.

History

Chamoli, carved as a seperate revenue district in 1960 out of the erstwhile Grahwal district.

Many places of the district find mention in Hindu scriptures.

Some Historians and scientists believe that this land is origin of Arya race.

Politics

Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 2008

4 Badrinath Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1-Joshimath Tehsil; KC Chamoli, 2A-Chamoli MB of 2-Chamoli Tehsil & 3-Pokhari Tehsil.

5 Tharali Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - 5-Tharali Tehsil; KC Nandprayag, Nandprayag NP & Forest Area of 2-Chamoli Tehsil.

6 Karnprayag Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 4-Karnprayag Tehsil & 6-Gairsain Tehsil.

Places of interest
Auli, Gopeshwar, Vasu dhara, Valley of Flowers, Satopanth Lake, Bedni Bugyal, Roop Kund, Badrinath, Tapovan, Uttarakhand, Gwaldam, Joshimath, Kagbhusandi Tal, Nanda devi Sanctuary, Hemkund Sahib, Kuari Pass, Rudra nath,