Haridwar is a leading municipal corporation cum city within the District of Haridwar and the State of Uttarakhand. It had a population of 228,832 people as of the year 2011 and is the second-biggest city in Uttarakhand while being the biggest within the entire district. The city lies on the Ganges and is positioned at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills. Haridwar is a famous pilgrimage and religious tourism destination for Hindus, hosting several iconic events including the Kumbh Mela. Haridwar is a place where thousands congregate to wash in the Holy Ganges in a bid to wash away all their sins. The city has already developed into a major tourism destination over the years and is also witnessing industrial development with the SIDCUL estate and the nearby BHEL township. The total area of Haridwar is 12.3 square kilometers while the population stands at 228,832 people as of the year 2011. The main language spoken here is Hindi. The Haridwar coordinates are 29.945°N 78.163°E. Key tourist landmarks include the Mansa Devi Temple, Har Ki Pauri, Bharat Mata Mandir, and the Chandi Devi Temple.
Infrastructure and Details
You will find several reputed educational institutions in Haridwar including the DAV Central Public School, Delhi Public School, and the Kendriya Vidyalaya along with the Gurukul Kangri University, and the Chinmaya Degree College. Major hospitals here include the Shri Swami Bhumanand Hospital, Metro Hospital & Heart Institute Haridwar, Jaya Maxwell Hospital, and many others. The Haridwar Junction railway station is the nearest to the city and the main connectivity lifeline for residents. The Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun is 35 km away from Haridwar while the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) is 220 km away from Haridwar.
Property in Haridwar
You can find several property choices in Haridwar including plots, villas, and residential apartments at attractive prices for buyers.
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