Area: 21.76 sq. km.

Population:
18174 (1991 census)

Altitude:
1829 mt above sea level.


Season:
April to June; September to October
Temperature : Max. / Min. (Celsius)
                     Summer : 32.2 C. / 8.4 C.
                     Winter   : 7.2 C. / 3.3 C.
Rainfall : 127 cm average yearly.
Clothing: 
Summer -
Light Woolens 
Winter - Woolens
Language: Hindi, Kumaoni and English
Local Transport : Taxis/Jeeps/Buses

STD Code :
05966

Banks :
Punjab National Bank. Ph : (05966)2630

State Bank of India, Gandhi Chowk, Sadar Bazaar. Ph : (05966)2262, 2680
Post Office :
Head Post Office, Mall Road. Ph : (05966)2226, 2636
Hospitals :
Civil Hospital, Near Bus Stand. Ph : (05966)2422

Military Hospital, Cantt Road

Sitapur Eye Hospital, Shiv Mandir Road

Tourist  Information Bureau :
Government of UP Tourist Bureau, The mall Ph : (05966)2227

Festivals :
Nanda Devi Mela, Shayaldeh Mela, Dwarahat Mela, Summer and Autumn Festivals, Nav Ratri.