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Top Cities in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand, a northern Indian state known for its natural beauty, is home to several vibrant cities. Dehradun is the state capital and the largest city with an estimated population of 1.2 million people. 

Haridwar, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges, is another important city with an estimated population of around 350,000 people. It is a major pilgrimage center and attracts millions of visitors every year. Nainital, a popular hill station and tourist destination, has an estimated population of around 42,000 people.

Other notable cities in Uttarakhand include Rishikesh, Almora, and Haldwani, with estimated populations of around 75,000, 35,000, and 156,000 people respectively.

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Uttarakhand Cities by Population

#CityPopulationMetropolitan
1Dehradun569,578714223
2Haridwar228,832310562
3Haldwani and Kathgodam156,078232060
4Rudrapur140,857154485
5Kashipur121,623121623
6Roorkee118,200273502
7Rishikesh70,499102,138
8Nainital42,000 
9Almora35,513 

Source: Census 2011