Kashirampur, Kotdwara, Pauri Garhwal
Pauri Garhwal,
Uttarakhand
Kashirampur (CT) is a census tract (CT) within the
Pauri Garhwal district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Kashirampur is not a hill village but a semi-urban village that has sprung up outside Kotdwara and has been declared a census town with the help of the Census of India, considering its population density and urbanization.
Kashirampur is a residential and commercial locality located in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas, which is connected with Kotdwara town. The settlement is more well connected than many other remote villages in Pauri Garhwal, has education, health and market facilities that are superior to those in many of these villages.
Kashirampur (CT) (Kashirampur) was one of the bigger settlements in the
Kotdwara region, with an approximate population of 10,976 (Census 2011).
Location & Geography & Culture
Location & Geography
Kashirampur is situated close to Kotdwara in the south of Pauri Garhwal. The region is part of the transitional zone between the North Indian plains and the Garhwal Himalayas.
The nearby geology features:
- Agricultural land
- Small hill streams are seasonal (गधेरा ).
- Forest patches
- Residential colonies
- Small commercial areas
- Foothill landscapes
Kashirampur has a warmer climate than the higher part of Pauri Garhwal because it is near to the town of Kotdwara.
Culture
Kashirampur is a mixture of traditional Garhwali culture and the influence of the city.
Some of the most important festivals celebrated were:
- Harela
- Holi
- Diwali
- Makar Sankranti
- Navratri
- Janmashtami
- Local देवता worship
- Community cultural events
It is home to Garhwal people and households from neighboring districts and states living in the district.
The most frequently used languages are:
English (schools and offices)
How to Reach
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, is the nearest airport, which is approximately 105-120 kms away as per the route.
By Train
Kotdwara railway station is the nearest railway station, which is most conveniently located a few kilometers from Kashirampur.
By Road
Kashirampur has excellent road connectivity.
- Delhi → Kotdwara → Kashirampur
- Haridwar → Kotdwara → Kashirampur
- Dehradun → Kotdwara → Kashirampur
The area is connected by regular buses, taxis, and private vehicles to:
- Kotdwara
- Haridwar
- Rishikesh
- Dehradun
- Delhi
Visitor Information
- Kashirampur is not a typical mountain village but is a Census Town.
- The majority of the facilities available on a daily basis are available in the vicinity of Kotdwara.
- The temperature during summers in upper Pauri Garhwal villages can be much higher than that in the plains.
- Mobile networks and Internet services are generally available.
- Local availability of ATMs, schools, health centres and markets.
- Respect local or religious traditions/cultures.
- Heavy rains may be experienced during the monsoon season.
The question is: why is this place special?
The unique aspect of Kashirampur is the presence of urbanization along the edge of the Garhwal area and its influence on the local culture. Kashirampur is a settlement that is a blend of rural and Garhwal culture and is a developing township. The proximity to Kot Dwara makes transport, education and health centers accessible, as well as employment opportunity as well as providing proximity to the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
Kashirampur is a significant residential area for many families, a link between the plains and the hill districts of Uttarakhand.
Conclusion
Kashirampur (CT) is one of the most important villages outside the city of Kotdwara. It is a combination of the convenience of the city with the Garhwali culture, unlike the remote villages in the Himalayas. The region is blessed with vegetation, near ancient religious sites, and an important confluence of plains and mountains in
Uttarakhand. Kashirampur is an area of interest for tourists, researchers and those who want to explore more about the changing landscape of Garhwal and how traditional groups adapt and evolve.
