Uttarakhand

American

[oot-er-uh-kuhnd] / ˌʊt ər əˈkʌnd /

noun

a state in northwestern India, created in 2000 from part of Uttar Pradesh. 19,739 sq. mi. (51,123 sq. km). Dehra Dun.

Uttarakhand British

/ ˌʊtəˈrækɑːnd /

noun

Former name: Uttaranchal. a state of N India, created in 2000 from the N part of Uttar Pradesh: in the Himalayas, rising to over 7500 m (25 000 ft); rice, tea, and timber. Capital: Dehra Dun. Pop: 8 479 562 (2001). Area: 51 125 sq km (19 739 sq miles)

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The incident that thrust him into the spotlight took place on 26 January in the small town of Kotdwar in the northern state of Uttarakhand.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

"I will go for Miss Uttarakhand next year and then Miss India. After that, I'll see where life takes me."

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

Rains have also battered other states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and parts of Indian-administered Kashmir.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Weeks of heavy rain have pounded Uttarakhand, with Uttarkashi region - home to Dharali village - among the worst hit by flooding.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

The intricately embroidered featherweight scarves are a favourite with his customers in Mussoorie, a hill town in the northern state of Uttarakhand, where he works.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

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