Bajauniyahaldu

Bajauniyahaldu is a village in the foothills of Nainital.

Baur River

Bajauniyahaldu
Coordinates: 29.4522°N 79.2619°E / 29.4522; 79.2619
Country India Uttarakhand
Named forHaldu tree
Government
 • TypeDemocratic
 • BodyGrampanchayat
Area
 • Total20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation
590 m (1,920 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total1,128
 • Density56/km2 (150/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationUK 04
Websitehttp://www.uk.gov.in

Etymology

Bajauniyahaldu name is originated from the plant Haldu (Haldina).

Location

The place is famous for Rajkiya Inter College. It is surrounded by dense forest and runs parallel to Baur River. Its population is nearly 1,128 as of 2009.[1] It has many educational institutes both government[2] and private e.g. Rajkiya Inter College, JNG Public School, Sunrise Public School and Educamp.

Literacy rate is 89%, which is higher than the national average. The male literacy rate is 97.28% and the female literacy rate is 81.25%.

Economy

The village is famous for its agricultural and dairy products. The majority of population is involved in farming. Wheat, rice, millet, tomato, and various other vegetables are produced year round. It is one of the chief producers of tomatoes, which are exported to other Asian countries.

Languages

Kumaoni (पहाड़ी) is the most widely spoken language. Hindi is the next most common.

Nearby places

Bajauniyahaldu is 36 km away from the Kathgodam railway station. Haldwani is 34 km by road. The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport 75 km away.

  • A haldu plant
    A haldu plant
  • Dense forest covers village from all directions
    Dense forest covers village from all directions
  • Bajauniyahaldu street view
    Bajauniyahaldu street view

References
  1. "Ministry of Drinking Water : Statistics". Indiawater.gov.in. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  2. "SCERT UTTARAKHAND, NARENDRANAGAR TEHRI GARHWAL RESULT (Provisional) - NMMSS Exam 2013 (Exam held on 18 November 2012)" (PDF). Schooleducation.uk.gov.in. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
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