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Pithoragarh is the easternmost district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Its headquarters is the city of Pithoragarh located in the Solar Valley. It comes under the Kumaon Division of the state of Uttarakhand. The Tibet Plateau is located in the north and Nepal in the east. Pilgrimages to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake have to pass through the district. Pithoragarh is also one of the most developed districts in Uttarakhand , the city has all the modern facilities including an airport. The district is named after its headquarters Pithoragarh. The city of Pithoragarh is situated at an altitude of 1645 meters above sea level. Pithoragarh district was formed on 24 February 1960. Area of Pithoragarh District Pithoragarh district is spread over an area of 7,217 square kilometers. The district shares its borders with Pithoragarh, Almora, Champawat, Bageshwar and Chamoli districts. Administrative setup of Pithoragarh District The district has 11 tehsils, 8 blo...