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Pantnagar is a small town located in "Tarai" region
around 65 Kms away from Nainital at a Latitude of 29° 05’ N.
and Longitude of 79° 30’ E.
Pantnagar has a good access to hill stations of Kumaon and Garhwal
regions of beautiful Uttaranchal state. The town is a mix of
university campus and industrial area. Nainital, Rudrapur and
Kiccha, Haldwani are the major cities surrounding Pantnagar.
Pantnagar is renowned for having the first agricultural university
of India which was established on 17th November, 1960 on an
area of 114.40 ha. Previously the university was called the
Uttar Pradesh Agricultural University, or Pantnagar University.
It is now known as the Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture
& Technology.
The agricultural university is famous as the birth place of
green revolution in the country. A small and remote tourist
location, Pantnagar has two main shopping areas namely Badee
market (Big market) and Chhoti market (Small market). Gandhi
Park and Ambedkar Park are the two main parks in the town. Besides,
the diversified population of the town provides a unique charm
to the town. Pantnagar is also an ideal base to visit the hill
station of Nainital.
History of Pantnagar
Before Nov. 2000 Pantnagar was in the Indian state of Uttar
Pradesh. However after 9 Nov. 2000 it became part of the new
Indian State of Uttarkhand, which is located in the northern
part of India and known for its natural beauty. Uttarkhand was
carved out of Himalayan and adjoining districts of Uttar Pradesh
on 9 November 2000.
Pantnagar University (Now Govind Ballabh Pant University of
Agriculture and Technology)
Pantnagar University was dedicated to the Nation & inaugurated
by the first Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on the 17th
of November, 1960. Later the name was changed to Govind Ballabh
Pant University of Agriculture and Technology in 1972 to memorialize
the great freedom fighter Govind Ballabh Pant.
The G.B. Pant University is a symbol of successful partnership
between India and the United States. The establishment of this
university brought about a revolution in agricultural education,
research and extension. It paved the way for setting up of 31
other agricultural universities across the country.
For studying AGRICULTURE and VETERINARY SCIENCE Pantnagar University
is one of the top institutes with one of the best campuses in
INDIA.
Pantnagar University houses Ten Colleges :-
* College of Agriculture
* College of Technology
* College of Home Science
* College of Basic Science & Humanities
* College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences(Veterinary Alumni
Society of Pantnagar)
* College of Fisheries
* College of Agri-Business Management
* College of Post Graduate Studies
* College of Forestry & Hill Agriculture, Ranichauri, Tehri
Garhwal (off-campus)
* VCSG College of Horticulture, Bharsar, Pauri Garhwal (off-campus)
Geography of Pantnagar
Pantnagar has a vast lush green area situated in the Tarai region,
the foothills of Kumaon Himalayas. Pantnagar geographical coordinates
are 29° 3' 0" North, 79° 31' 0" East. Pantnagar is at an altitude
of 243.84 MSL. It is situated on the banks of the Gaula river
(Gaula River is approximately 500 kilometers long. It originates
in the Sattal lakes, and flows south past Pantnagar)
Climate of Pantnagar - Weather
The Research Centre experiences subtropical and humid climate.
The maximum temperature ranges 35-45°c. and the minimum between
2-5°c. The average rainfall is 1350 mm.
Pantnagar Railway Station
Pantnagar Railway Station Station Code :- PBW
Arrival and Departure Enquiry 05944 - 233539
Pantnagar Railway Station Details :-
Pantnagar railway station is situated on the Lucknow Bareily
Lalkuan section of North Eastern Railways. The railway station
is served by express trains from Lucknow, Agra and other places
of the country. Nainital Express and Kumaon Express connect
Pantnagar with Lucknow and Agra respectively. The bus stand
is located close to the railway station from where buses ply
for Nainital, Ranikhet, Moradabad, Bareilly and many other destinations.
Kumaon Express and Nainital Express connect Pantnagar with Agra
and Lucknow respectively.
Amenities at Pantnagar Railway :-
Amenities available at Pantnagar railway station include waiting
room, retiring room, refreshment room, water cooler, tea stall
and telephone booth.
Distances of major landmarks Airport (3 km), Nainital (65 km),
Bareilly (75 km), Moradabad (90 km), Delhi (250 km), Lucknow
(360 km). Pantnagar is a town and a University campus in Udham
Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand.
Pantnagar Railway Station Train Timmings
In recent years, an Integrated Industrial estate has been
established near the campus which houses various companies such
as Tata, Bajaj, Nestle, and Dabur.
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