Pithoragarh district
Pithoragarh district ranks 25,082nd in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Gabii, Oyón-Oion, and Alsasua – Altsasu. The most famous people from Pithoragarh district are Nain Singh. Pithoragarh district has been the birth place of many explorers. Pithoragarh district is located in India.
Pithoragarh district is the easternmost district in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Himalayas and has an area of 7,110 km2 (2,750 sq mi) and a population of 483,439. The city of Pithoragarh, located in Saur Valley, is its headquarters. The district is within the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand state. The Tibet plateau is situated to the north and Nepal is to the east. The Kali River which originates from the Kalagiri Mountain flows south, forming the eastern border with Nepal. The Hindu pilgrimage route for Mount Kailash-Lake Manasarovar passes through this district via Lipulekh Pass in the greater Himalayas. The district is administratively divided into six Tehsils: Munsyari; Dharchula; Didihat; Berinag; Gangolihat; and Pithoragarh. Naini Saini Airport is the nearest civil airport, but it does not have a regular scheduled commercial passenger service. The mineral deposits present in the district are magnesium ore, copper ore, limestone, and slate. There are 11 tehsils. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 1830, Pithoragarh district was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Nain Singh.
People Born in Pithoragarh district
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Pithoragarh district were explorers (1), while most who died were .
Occupational Trends
Throughout history explorers have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Pithoragarh district, including Nain Singh.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 1 globally memorable people born in Pithoragarh district since 1700.
