Udham Sing Nagar
This district is the newest district of Kumaon Region. The Udham Singh Nagar as this district is known, was formed in the year 1995 in the month of October.Earlier, a part of Nainital, it was broken and named in the memory of Late Shri Udham Singh who was a great freedom fighter, who had killed General Dyer who was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
This district is a blend of almost everything .On one hand, where it is basically an industrial district, then on the other it is full of Wildlife and Natural beauty. The Himalayan ranges that surround Udham Singh Nagar are perfect in beauty and serenity.
This district can be rightfully termed as the gateway to Kumaon because on seeing the beauty of this district alone, one can very well imagine what kumaon is waiting to offer. The district comprises of three main sub divisions Rudrapur, Kashipur and Khatima and is surrounded by the exotic Himalayan ranges.
General Information
Area 1989 acre.
Altitude 550mts.
Population 61,280 ( Only town area, as per 1991 census)
Season Round the year.
Clothing Summer -Light cotton & in Winter - Woollen
Languages Punjabi, Hindi & English
Places To See Udham Singh Nagar
1. Atariya Temple
At a distance of 2 kms. from the bus stand and half a kilometer away from the Rudrapur - Haldwani motor route, is situated the famous temple of Atariya. Every year during the occasion nof 'Navratras' a large fair is held here and thousands of devotees come to seek the blessings of Goddess 
Atariya. The fair is held for 10 days.
2. Nanak Matta
Situated at a distance of 56 kms. from Rudrapur on Rudrapur-Tanakpur motor route, Nanakmatta is a great pilgrimage centre of the Sikh religion. Guru Nanak visited this place. Thousands of pilgrims come here throughout the year. A Tourist Rest House and Gurudwara are available for night stay.
3. Purnagiri
Situated at a distance of 21 kms. from Tanakpur the Purnagiri temple is a famous 'Shaktipeeth'. All over the year the temple is crowded with pilgrims who come to seek the blessings of the Goddess. The surroundings valley echoes with holy chanting of mantras as the people climb up to the temple, creating an atmosphere of spiritual charm. For all basic facilities, Tana
kpur is the nearest place.
4. Chaiti Temple
At a distance of 2.5 kms. from Kashipur bus stand on the Kashipur-Bajpur route, is situated the widely known temple of Chaiti Devi, Every year in the month of March during 'Navratras' a grand fair is held here and lackhs of pilgrims come here to worship the Goddess from various places.
Information
Tourist Office, Nainital Tel:05942-235337
How To Reach
By Air
Nearest Airport - Pant Nagar,11kms
By Rail
Udham Singh Nagar ( Rudrapur) is well connected to Delhi, Lucknow and Calcutta by direct broad gauge line.
By Road
Udham Singh Nagar ( Rudrapur) is well connected to important towns & cities of the country and nearby area.
Industry and Agricultural in Udham Sing Nagar
Udham Singh Nagar is basically an industrial district and many industry related professions are prevalant here. The fertile land lends itself to different forms of agriculture giving rise to agriculture related activities and industry making this land a green place which has resulted into prosperity all around. Pantnagar university is a leading temple of learning in the fields of agriculture and technology with one of the finest built university all around the world. Industry contributes to give rise to economical development. There is abundance of industry in this land. There are fifty medium sized/large industry in the district. There are 6 sugar mills, 2 cloth mills, 8 paper mills, 2 flour mills, 3 polyster film and chips units. There are 2927 small and medium sized registered units in the district. 225 rice mills, 5 solvent plants, 11 flour mills, 20 processing units, 3 cement producing units and 85 agriculture related instruments are included in it. Apart from this copy making, wooden furniture marble tiles, tyres, printing press, aluminums industry, chips development, stone rolling mills, PVC pipe development units, mentha oil, pharmaceuticals, dal mills etc. are also there. All the villages are electrified in this district.
