In the Uttranchal, district
of Nainital lies in the Kumaun division. To it’s north is Almora
district and to its south lies the Udham Singh Nagar district.
Champawat district flanks it in the east and district of Pauri
Gahwal is in the west. It is located approximately in between 80º14’
and 78º80’ east longitude and 29º00’ and 29º05’ north latitude. On
the northern side lies the Himalayan ranges while on the southern
side lies the plains making the resultant climate of the district
enjoyable one.
The total geographical area
is 3422 Kms. Geographically the district is divided in to 2 zones
viz. Hilly and Bhabar. The hilly region in outer Himalayas is known
to geologist as Krol. The highest peak of the district is
Baudhansthali 2623 mts. high near Binayak adjoining Nainital town.
The hilly region of the district. The hilly region of the district
used to have big & small lakes. Bhimtal, Sattal,
Naukuchiatal, Khurpatal, Nainital, Malwatal,
Harishtal, Lokhamtal etc. are known lakes of bigger
size.
The foothill area of the
district is known as Bhabhar. The name Bhabhar is derived from a
tall growing grass growing in the region . The underground water
level is very deep in this region .
Kosi is the main river of
the district .River Kosi arising out of Koshimool near Kausani flows
on the western side of the district. There are number of smaller
rivulets like Gaula, Bhakra, Dabka, Baur etc . Most of these have
been dammed for irrigation purposes. Nainital district has good
received good rainfall in recent years . As per 1999 records total
average rainfall of district was 1338.08 MM while total average
rainfall up to Aug. 2000 was 1602.69 MM.
