- Devbhumi (Land of the Gods)
State Statistics
Capital
Dehradun, Gairsain
Largest City
Dehradun
Area
53,483 km²
Population
11,250,000
Literacy Rate
78.82%
Districts
13
Languages
HindiGarhwaliKumaoniJaunsariEnglish
Major Rivers
GangaYamunaAlaknandaBhagirathi
Quote
Devbhumi (Land of the Gods)
Color
Orchid
Flower
Brahma Kamal
Tree
Burans
GDB
₹2.65 lakh crore
Mineral Resources
Limestone
Animal
Alpine Musk Deer
Dance
Chholiya Dance
Famous Person
Narendra Singh Negi
Festival
Kumbh Mela
Food
Aloo Ke Gutke
Place
Char Dham
Dress
Ghagra-Choli
Language
Garhwali
Sport
Mountaineering
Quick facts about Uttarakhand
Chholiya is a traditional folk dance of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand, performed with swords and shields, often during marriage processions and fes...