Categories in Pithoragarh
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pithoragarh
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Hindu temple | 507 |
| Shopping | 319 |
| Education | 288 |
| Restaurants | 186 |
| Shopping other | 178 |
| Religion | 139 |
| Travel and transportation | 138 |
| Electronics stores | 123 |
| Clothing stores | 118 |
| Apartments | 112 |
| Hotels and motels | 89 |
Pithoragarh Facts
| Area | 492.9 km² |
| Population | 189,723 |
| Male Population | 95,169 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 94,554 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +48.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -5.3% |
| Median Age | 25.6 years (Male: 24.1, Female: 27.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,193 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 5964 |
| Neighborhoods | Tildhukari, Gandhi Nagar, Devlal Gaon, Chandrabhaga, Jagdamba Colony, Kujoli |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 29.58349, 80.20947 |
| Pin Codes | 262501, 262502, 262519, 262520, 262521, More |
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Pithoragarh Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 127,447 | 171,253 | 200,440 | 223,283 | 189,723 | 196,871 | 203,733 |
| Population Density | 258.5 / km² | 347.4 / km² | 406.6 / km² | 453 / km² | 384.9 / km² | 399.4 / km² | 413.3 / km² |
Pithoragarh Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 5.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pithoragarh | +48.9% | +10.8% | -5.3% |
| Uttarakhand | — | — | — |
| India | — | — | — |
Pithoragarh Median Age
Median Age: 25.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pithoragarh | 25.6 yrs | 27.1 yrs | 24.1 yrs |
| Uttarakhand | 24 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 23.3 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Pithoragarh Population Density
Population Density: 385 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pithoragarh | 189,723 | 492.9 km² | 385 / km² |
| Uttarakhand | 11.1 million | 53,694.7 km² | 207 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Pithoragarh Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Pithoragarh
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Pithoragarh
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Pithoragarh
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Pithoragarh Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $942 | $1,187 | $1,739 | $1,966 | $2,888 | $2,988 | $3,366 | $4,193 |
| Total GDP | $148.2M | $208.5M | $335.9M | $393.8M | $595.1M | $627.9M | $734.8M | $931.6M |
Pithoragarh CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pithoragarh | 283,710 tn | 1.5 tn | 575.5 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 283,710 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 575.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/18 | 7:07 AM | 4.5 | 56.8 km | 10,000 m | 13km NE of Dharchula, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/1/16 | 4:52 PM | 5.2 | 59.9 km | 31,960 m | 17km NNE of Dharchula, India | usgs.gov |
| 7/2/16 | 12:23 AM | 4.4 | 86.5 km | 10,000 m | 31km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/29/16 | 9:10 AM | 4.6 | 89.3 km | 9,030 m | 37km NNE of Dipayal, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 9/29/15 | 9:27 AM | 4.6 | 48.4 km | 35,000 m | 22km NW of Darchula, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 8/5/15 | 7:15 PM | 4.1 | 87.5 km | 10,000 m | 60km NNW of Darchula, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/15 | 3:42 AM | 4 | 84.6 km | 40,660 m | 17km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/14 | 8:29 AM | 4.4 | 55.9 km | 10,000 m | 27km NE of Bageshwar, India | usgs.gov |
| 7/7/14 | 4:37 PM | 4.4 | 88.1 km | 16,320 m | 23km NE of Dipayal, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/14 | 2:48 PM | 4.1 | 82.9 km | 43,730 m | 55km NNW of Dharchula, India | usgs.gov |
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh is a city with a Municipal Board in the Pithoragarh district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, was carved out of district of Almora in 1960.
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