Dehradun Cantonment

Dehradun Cantonment
City
Dehradun Cantonment
Dehradun Cantonment

Location in Uttarakhand, India

Coordinates: 30°20′N 77°58′E / 30.34°N 77.97°E / 30.34; 77.97Coordinates: 30°20′N 77°58′E / 30.34°N 77.97°E / 30.34; 77.97
Country  India
State Uttarakhand
District Dehradun
Elevation 460 m (1,510 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total 30,102
Languages
 • Official Hindi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 248003
Telephone code 0135
Vehicle registration UK 07
Website uk.gov.in
GREEN TOWN

Dehradun Cantonment is a cantonment town in Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand, India.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[1] Dehradun Cantonment had a population of 30,102. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Dehradun Cantonment has an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 82% and, female literacy is 76%. In Dehradun Cantonment, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Famous locations

Tapkeshwar, FRI, Robers cave, Shahestra dhara (Valley of sulphur), Bhadraj near Mussoorie road. Shiv temple en route Mussoorie.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.


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