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2.1 GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION AND EXTENT

Rishikesh is influenced by Himalayan Mountain located at 30°06′30″N and
78°17′50″E in the southeast part of the State. Average elevation of the city is
around 372 m from mean sea level. The city is majorly developed on the west bank
of the river Ganga.

Rishikesh city is spread over in an area of about 11.5 Sq-km. The municipal
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boundary limit has been increased on 8 December, 2017 to 26 Sq-Km after
addition of Birpur Khurd village and Hrishikesh village. The network of major
roadways and railway has connected Rishikesh to other parts of the Uttarakahand
State and the other major Cities of India. Jolly Grant Airport, which is at about 20
km from Rishikesh provides air connectivity to the major Cities of India.

Figure 2-2: Geographical Location of Rishikesh

2.2 CLIMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS

Rishikesh has a pleasant climate in most part of the year. Rishikesh receives about
2,000 mm rainfall in a year with frequent precipitation.

Rishikesh falls under the western part of Himalayan climatic condition. Days of the
place remains pleasant whereas evenings are cold. Winter seasons last from
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December to February. The temperature of the city falls down upto 8 C.
During months of summer i.e. during March to June, the temperature raises upto
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35 C. July to September is the monsoon season in the city
2.3 POPULATION

The Rishikesh is a growing city. As per 2011 census data, Rishikesh city has
population of 70499. After the increase in municipal boundary limit by addition of

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