Draft Annual Plan 1987-88 Vol. III Hill Region Sub-Plan Government of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

The Hill Region of the State lies in the central zone of Himalayas comprises eight northern districts of Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Dehra- Dun, Pauri-Garhwal, Tehri- Garhwal, Chamoli and Uttarkashi. The region having a population of 48.36 lakh (1981 Census) is spread over 51125 sq. Kms. accounting for nearly 4.3 percent and 17.4 percent of the population and area of the State.