Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gangotri
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hotels and motels | 15 |
| Religion | 14 |
Gangotri Facts
| Area | 9.3 km² |
| Population | 412 |
| Male Population | 220 (53.5%) |
| Female Population | 192 (46.5%) |
| Median Age | 23.1 years (Male: 22.8, Female: 23.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 30.99589, 78.94321 |
| Pin Codes | 249136 |
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Gangotri Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 412 | 386 | 413 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 44.2 / km² | 41.4 / km² | 44.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridGangotri Median Age
Median Age: 23.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangotri | 23.1 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 22.8 yrs |
| Uttarakhand | 24 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 23.3 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gangotri Population Density
Population Density: 44.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangotri | 412 | 9.3 km² | 44.2 / km² |
| Uttarakhand | 11.1 million | 53,694.7 km² | 207 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gangotri Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 to 2030
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Gangotri CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangotri | 629 tn | 1.53 tn | 67.6 tons/km² |
| Uttarakhand | 18,382,127 tn | 1.66 tn | 342.3 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Gangotri CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 629 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 67.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14/18 | 12:42 AM | 4.4 | 65 km | 10,000 m | 9km ENE of Barkot, India | usgs.gov |
| 6/6/18 | 5:41 PM | 4.5 | 26.7 km | 10,000 m | 45km E of Uttarkashi, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/17 | 3:19 PM | 5.1 | 45.2 km | 10,000 m | 35km NW of Pipalkoti, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/6/17 | 5:03 PM | 5.1 | 43.4 km | 16,050 m | 36km NW of Pipalkoti, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/15 | 2:47 AM | 4.1 | 46.4 km | 35,000 m | 36km S of Diyag, China | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/15 | 11:48 PM | 4.4 | 64 km | 10,000 m | 24km NE of Rudraprayag, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/15 | 9:23 PM | 4.9 | 89.7 km | 10,000 m | 10km SSE of Pipalkoti, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/11/13 | 10:48 AM | 4.6 | 64.6 km | 10,000 m | 21km NNE of Barkot, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/27/12 | 12:15 PM | 4.4 | 50.9 km | 23,400 m | Uttaranchal, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/12 | 7:17 PM | 5.1 | 63.2 km | 6,200 m | Uttaranchal, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gangotri
Gangotri (Hindi: गंगोत्री) is a town and a Nagar Panchayat (municipality) in Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and origin of River Ganges. It is on the Greater Hima..
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