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Char Dham Yatra :
Kedarnath Town
Kedarnath is a Hindu holy town located in the the
Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is a nagar panchayat in Rudraprayag
district. The most remote of the four Char Dham sites, Kedarnath
is located in the Himalayas, about 3584m above sea level near
the head of river Mandakini, and is flanked by breathtaking
snow-capped peaks. Kedarnath hosts one of the holiest Hindu
temples and is a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims from
all over the world.
As of 2001 India censusGRIndia, Kedarnath had a population
of 479. Males constitute 98% of the population and females
2%. Kedarnath has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher
than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%,
and female literacy is 36%. In Kedarnath, 0% of the population
is under 6 years of age. During winter due to heavy snowfall,
Kedarnath is transferred in the place called Ukhimoth. |
