Raidul

30°30′N 78°28′E / 30.5°N 78.46°E / 30.5; 78.46Country IndiaStateUttarakhandDistrictPauri Garhwal districtPopulation • Total607LanguagesTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PINTelephone code91-1368Nearest cityKotdwara

Raidul is a small village, a hill station, a popular holiday destination in Pauri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.

Geography

Raidul is located at 30°30′N 78°28′E / 30.5°N 78.46°E / 30.5; 78.46. It has an average elevation of 1,372 metres (4,462 feet).

Climate

The region has a sub-temperate to temperate climate, which remains pleasant throughout the year. The climate of Raidul is very cold in winter and pleasant in summer. In rainy season the climate is very cool & full of greenness.

Raidul
Climate chart (explanation)
J F M A M J J A S O N D     7.4     5 −2     7.1     6 1     9.1     14 2     9.4     17 7     6.1     24 10     3.6     29 11     5.8     32 13     6.1     30 12     3.8     25 12     3     22 7     1     18 4     3.3     8 −1 █ Average max. and min. temperatures in °C █ Precipitation totals in mm Source: Raidul Weather
Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D     0.3     41 28     0.3     43 34     0.4     57 36     0.4     63 45     0.2     75 50     0.1     84 52     0.2     90 55     0.2     86 54     0.1     77 54     0.1     72 45     0     64 39     0.1     46 30 █ Average max. and min. temperatures in °F █ Precipitation totals in inches

Demographics

At the 2001 India census, Raidul had a population of 607, though many people are required to leave by nightfall. Only tourists and those working in the tourism industry may stay overnight. Males constitute 99% of the population and females 1%. Raidul has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the Indian national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 63%, and female literacy is 72%. In Raidul, 9% of the population is under 6 years of age. The language most commonly used in Pauri Garhwal is Garhwali.

External links

• Raidul at wikimapia.