Kathgodam
Town in Uttarakhand, India
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Kathgodam is a suburb of Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India. It used to be a part of the twin township of Haldwani–Kathgodam, and is known as the "Gateway to Kumaon".
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  Kathgodam Location in Uttarakhand, India  Kathgodam Kathgodam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 29.268°N 79.545°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| District | Nainital |
| Elevation | 554 m (1,818 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 129,140 |
| Vehicle registration | UK-04 |
History
Literally meaning timber depot, Kathgodam was a small village in 1901 with a population of 375.[1]
The town contains a terminus station on its Indian Railways line.
Geography
Kathgodam is located at 29.27°N 79.53°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 554 metres (1,483 feet). It is situated on the banks of the Gaula river.
Demographics
As per provisional data of 2011 census Haldwani-cum-Kathgodam urban agglomeration had a population of 252,060, out of which males were 121,363 and females were 110,697. The literacy rate was 85.17 per cent.[3]
Education
Kumaun Institute of Information Technology, which is approved by the state government and is affiliated with Kumaun University, is located in the suburbs.[4]