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Champawat
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The district of Champawat constituted in the year 1997 is situated between 29 degree 5 minutes and 29 degree 30 minutes in northern altitude and 79 degree 59 minutes and 80 degree 3 minutes at the center of eastern longitude. The Ram Ganga River acts as a border between Champawat and Pithoragarh in north while Jabgura and Pannar rivers in south and west act as a border between Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar and Almora districts simultaneously. |
The long chain of mountain in
southwestern region acts as a border between the district Champawat and
Nainital district. It is important from the defence point of view as in
the east Kali river acts the international border between Nepal and
India. The geographical coverage of Champawat is about 1613 sq. km. It
includes two Tahsil and four development blocks and 691 revenue
villages. The district owes its name to King Arjun Deo's daughter
Champawati. Earlier this district was a part of district Almora. In 1972
the Champawat Tahsil of Almora district was transferred to Pithoragarh.
On 15th Sep, 1997 Champawat district was given an independent identity.
Historical Background
The district of Champawat constituted in the year1997 is situated
between 29 degree 5 minutes and 29 degree 30 minutes in northern
altitude and 79 degree 59 minutes and 80 degree 3 minutes at the center
of eastern longitude. The Ram Ganga River acts as a border between
Champawat and Pithoragarh in north while Jabgura and Pannar rivers in
south and west act as a border between Champawat, Udham Singh Nagar and
Almora districts simultaneously. The long chain of mountain in
southwestern region acts as a border between the district Champawat and
Nainital district. It is important from the defence point of view as in
the east Kali river acts the international border between Nepal and
India. The geographical coverage of Champawat is about 1613 sq. km. It
includes two Tahsil and four development blocks and 691 revenue
villages.
The district owes its name to King Arjun Deos daughter Champawati.
Earlier this district was a part of district Almora. In 1972 the
Champawat Tahsil of Almora district was transferred to Pithoragarh. On
15th Sep, 1997 Champawat district was given an independent identity.
Since the time in memorial Champawat district is having it’s own
importance in terms of religious and social aspects. It is believed that
Champawat district is the source and origin of religion and culture of
Uttarakhand. In the ancient time this region was the origin of Naga,
Kinnar and Khas Raja’s. The available historical pillars, manuscripts,
archeological collection and folk-lore describe the greatness of the
area during the period of Maha Bharata. Barahi Temple of Devidhura,
Tarkeshwar Mandir of Champawat, Vanasur Fort of Vishung, Baleshwar
Mandir of Champawat, Sapteshwar Mandir of Sipti and Ghatotkasha temples
are believed to be of the great period of Maha Bharat. The ample
evidence is also available about the Katiyur dynasty, and its prosperity
in ancient times. There is a belief that the king Brahma Deo was having
his capital at Suie and his contemporary King Raja Arjun Deo was having
his capital at Daman Kot. The marriage of the daughter of the King Arjun
Deo with Sam Deo opened a door for Chandra dynasty in this region. In
around 1790, with the establishment of the Gorkharaj, the Chandra Vansha
came to its end. In 1814, the Britishers forced the Gorkhas to leave the
place. In the history of Indian independence the history of the warriors
of this region has been written in golden letters for their sacrifices.