It is also known as Pachawadoon (Western Doon) and is the second financial and economic hub of Dehradun district, after the city of Dehradun. Vikasnagar was earlier known for its tea gardens, exporting tea to other countries. But now due to years of constant neglect and lack of skilled labor, it has lost its reputation.
Vikasnagar is also famous for Basmati rice and fruits like litchi and Dussehri mangoes. Vikasnagar, along with Herbertpur, is the chief marketplace area for the people of Jaunsar-Bawar.
Vikasnagar was formerly known as Chauhadpur Nardidih. After independence, several hydroelectric power projects were laid in the region because of which the region witnessed a spurt in growth and development activities. Hence the name was changed to Vikasnagar from Chauhadpur by the then Union Cabinet Minister for Rehabilitation (former Minister for Defence Organisation), the Late Shri Mahavir Tyagi. Shri Tyagi was at this time, in 1965, also the Member of Parliament from the area and had represented the area since well before independence at the provincial level and, in the post-independence years, at the parliamentary level; his decision was immediately accepted. The name was considered appropriate also in view of various development activities in the area such as the Dakpathar Barrage and the Dhakrani, Kulhaal, Dhalipur, and Chibro powerhouses.
Geography
It has an average elevation of 452 metres (1,483 feet).[1] Vikasnagar lies along the river Yamuna, nearly 40 km north west of Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. Vikasnagar and adjoining Herbertpur and Dakpathar are collectively known as "Gateway to Jaunsar" since they form the last plain before Jaunsar Bawar.
Transport
Vikasnagar is connected to Dehradun by the NH72. It can be reached by cars and buses. The nearest railway station is in Dehradun (40 kilometers). Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (60 Kilometers).
NH123 passes through Vikasnagar which starts from Delhi and reaches Yamnotri which is the originating place of holy riverYamuna.
Demographics
As of 2001[update], Vikasnagar had a population of 12,485.[2] Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Vikasnagar has an average literacy rate of 76%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 79%, and female literacy is 73%. 12% of the population is under 6 years The city borders on Jaunsar and Himachal. Jaunsari, Garhwali and Himachali are most spoken dialects in and around the city.
^. Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
External links
Vikasnagar travel guide from Wikivoyage
January 30, 2023
vikasnagar, village, maharashtra, dahanu, this, article, needs, additional, citations, verification, please, help, improve, this, article, adding, citations, reliable, sources, unsourced, material, challenged, removed, find, sources, news, newspapers, books, s. For the village in Maharashtra see Vikasnagar Dahanu This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Vikasnagar news newspapers books scholar JSTOR September 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message Vikasnagar is a city and a municipality in Dehradun district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand Vikas Nagar is also a tehsil in Dehradun districtVikasnagarcityVikasnagarLocation in Uttarakhand IndiaShow map of UttarakhandVikasnagarVikasnagar India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 30 28 05 N 77 46 26 E 30 468 N 77 774 E 30 468 77 774 Coordinates 30 28 05 N 77 46 26 E 30 468 N 77 774 E 30 468 77 774Country IndiaStateUttarakhandDistrictDehradunElevation452 m 1 483 ft Population 2001 Total12 485Languages OfficialHindiTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN248198Telephone code01360Vehicle registrationUKWebsiteuk wbr gov wbr inIt is also known as Pachawadoon Western Doon and is the second financial and economic hub of Dehradun district after the city of Dehradun Vikasnagar was earlier known for its tea gardens exporting tea to other countries But now due to years of constant neglect and lack of skilled labor it has lost its reputation Vikasnagar is also famous for Basmati rice and fruits like litchi and Dussehri mangoes Vikasnagar along with Herbertpur is the chief marketplace area for the people of Jaunsar Bawar Contents 1 Etymology 2 Geography 3 Transport 4 Demographics 5 Places to visit 6 References 7 External linksEtymology EditVikasnagar was formerly known as Chauhadpur Nardidih After independence several hydroelectric power projects were laid in the region because of which the region witnessed a spurt in growth and development activities Hence the name was changed to Vikasnagar from Chauhadpur by the then Union Cabinet Minister for Rehabilitation former Minister for Defence Organisation the Late Shri Mahavir Tyagi Shri Tyagi was at this time in 1965 also the Member of Parliament from the area and had represented the area since well before independence at the provincial level and in the post independence years at the parliamentary level his decision was immediately accepted The name was considered appropriate also in view of various development activities in the area such as the Dakpathar Barrage and the Dhakrani Kulhaal Dhalipur and Chibro powerhouses Geography EditIt has an average elevation of 452 metres 1 483 feet 1 Vikasnagar lies along the river Yamuna nearly 40 km north west of Dehradun the capital of Uttarakhand Vikasnagar and adjoining Herbertpur and Dakpathar are collectively known as Gateway to Jaunsar since they form the last plain before Jaunsar Bawar Transport EditVikasnagar is connected to Dehradun by the NH72 It can be reached by cars and buses The nearest railway station is in Dehradun 40 kilometers Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun 60 Kilometers NH123 passes through Vikasnagar which starts from Delhi and reaches Yamnotri which is the originating place of holy river Yamuna Demographics EditAs of 2001 update Vikasnagar had a population of 12 485 2 Males constitute 53 of the population and females 47 Vikasnagar has an average literacy rate of 76 higher than the national average of 59 5 male literacy is 79 and female literacy is 73 12 of the population is under 6 years The city borders on Jaunsar and Himachal Jaunsari Garhwali and Himachali are most spoken dialects in and around the city Places to visit EditThe chief tourist spots in Vikasnagar are Dakpathar Barrage Katta Pather Gautam Ashram Koti Dam Ashoka Rock Gurudwara Bhangani Sahib Himachal Pradesh MahaKali Mandir and Shani Dham The nearest hill station is Chakrata which is nearly 45 km by road from Vikasnagar It lies close to Paonta Sahib and Dehradun References Edit Falling Rain Genomics Inc Vikasnagar Census of India 2001 Data from the 2001 Census including cities villages and towns Provisional Census Commission of India Archived from the original on 16 June 2004 Retrieved 1 November 2008 External links Edit Vikasnagar travel guide from Wikivoyage Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vikasnagar amp oldid 1109580618, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
