Rudraprayag

Rudraprayag (also spelled Rudra Prayag) is a district in the State of Uttarakhand in India.

The district is spread in an area of 2328 sq km and population as per census 2001 was 200.91 thousand.

There are three tehsils and three development blocks, 326 gram sabhas, and 688 villages in the district (8 forest villages and 28 uninhabited).

This is one of the famous placees of pilgrimage in Uttarakhand. It is situated at a distance of about 37 kms from Srinagar (in Uttarakhand). The confluence of the rivers Mandakini and Alaknanda makes this place a centre of pilgrimage. According to a mythological story, the god of creation, Lord Brahma had given direction to Devarshi Narad to meditate at this place to appease Lord Shiv. Lord Shiv is worshipped here as Bhagawan Rudra, who had given Narad the Gandharva Shastra after thousand of years of worship by the sage among the gods. Narag also got Mahati Vina (musical instrument) from him. Rudreshwar Ling is established here in a temple.

History

Rudraprayag District was established on 16th September 1997. The district was carved out from the following areas of three adjoining districts.

1- Whole of Augustmuni & Ukhimath block and part of Pokhri & Karnprayag block from Chamoli District.

2- Part of Jakholi and Kirtinagar block from Tehri District.

3- Part of Khirsu block from Pauri District.

Nevertheless, Rudraprayag's history dates back from time immemorial. It finds mention in many Hindu scriptures.

Prior to formation of the State of Uttarakhand by carving out it from Uttar Pradesh in 2000, the district was in Uttar Pradesh.

Politics

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

7 Kedarnath Vidhan Sabha Constituency - 1-Ukhimath Tehsil & KC Chopta Jakhani of 2-Rudraprayag Tehsil.

8 Rudraprayag Vidhan Sabha Constituency - KC Rudraprayag, Rudraprayag NP of 2-Rudraprayag Tehsil & Jakholi Tehsil.

Places of interest

Kedarnath, Rudraprayad town, Augustmuni, Guptkashi, Jakholi,Sonprayag, Khirsu, Gaurikund, Deoria Tal, Chopta, Ukhimath, Gandhi Sarovar, Vasuki Tal, Omkareshwar Shiva, Tungnath, Madmaheshwar, Trijuginarayan, Maa Hariyali Devi, Koteshwar, Kalimath, Kartik Swami, Chokhamba, Chandrashila, Indrasani Mansa Devi, Alaknanda valley,