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Haridwar, a city in Haridwar district in Uttarakhand.
Haridwar: Census and Facts
District: Haridwar district. Area: about 23.56 sq km. Elevation: about 314 m.
Businesses and Economy in Haridwar
Haridwar is growing as an industrial township. The state agency SIIDCUL set up an integrated industrial estate in 2002, and over 650 companies are listed as allottees.
Culture, Festivals and Food in Haridwar
Meat, fish and eggs are not sold within Haridwar's city limits, a ban imposed in 2002 and upheld by the Supreme Court in 2004.
History of Haridwar
Haridwar means the Gateway to Vishnu, from hari for Vishnu and dvara for gateway, because pilgrims begin their journey to the shrines of the Himalayas here.
Geography and Climate of Haridwar
At Haridwar the Ganga leaves the mountains and reaches the plains, flowing in a series of channels.
Popular Places in and Around Haridwar
Near Haridwar, documented places include Maya Devi Temple (Hindu Temple, about 1 km away), Gurdwara Gyan Godri Sahib (ancient religious site, about 1 km away), Mansa Devi Temple (Hindu Temple, about 2 km away), Chandi Devi Temple (Hindu Temple, about 2 km away) and Bhimgoda Barrage (dam, about 2 km away).
Hospitals, Clinics and Healthcare in Haridwar
Places listed in OpenStreetMap within about 3.5 km of the centre, with counts in brackets. Hospitals (14): Government Mela Hospital; Daksh Balaji Ortho Hospital; Devbhoomi Hospital; Dr Mehras Nursing Home and Hospital; Ganga Valley Hospital; Maxwell Janjeevan Hospital; Mishra Maternity Hospital; Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama, Haridwar; Shiv Shakti Hospital; Matrichaya Hospital. Clinics (2): Neelkanth Netralaya; Shah Clinic. Dental clinics (1): Kripayanam Dental Care.
Schools, Colleges and Libraries in Haridwar
Colleges and universities (2).
Banks, Markets and Shopping in Haridwar
Banks (1). ATMs (3). Supermarkets (1): Shri Vinayak Murti Emporium | Marble Murti & Statues.
Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes in Haridwar
Hotels and lodges (33): Pilibhit House, Haridwar - IHCL SeleQtions; Hari Ganga Niwas, Haridwar - IHCL SeleQtions; Hotel Grey Castle; Hotel Swagat Palace; Maan Hotel; Hotel City Center; Hotel Lakshya; Shiv Inn; Aarti Hotel; Aasta Palace. Restaurants and cafes (40): Sitaram ji best samosas tasty tiffins chai; Big Ben; Kapassa; Aanchal; Agarwal Vaishno Shudh Bhojnalaya; Amritsari Vaishno Punjabi Dhaba; Babu Lal Tea Stall; Bhagat Ji Bhojanalya; Bhagirathi; Food Palace. Bakeries and sweet shops (1).
Temples, Landmarks and Parks in Haridwar
Places of worship (8): Chandi Devi Temple; Mansa Devi Temple; Ganga Devi; Haridwar - Mahakumbh Spot 1; Narayani Shila; daksha prajajapati. Attractions and museums (1): Har ki Pauri. Parks and stadiums (7): gem park vikas colony; Panna Lal Bhalla Park; Shaheed park; University Ground.
Railway, Bus and Fuel Stations in Haridwar
Railway stations (1): Haridwar. Bus stations (1): Haridwar Roadways Bus Station. Fuel stations (1). Post offices (1): Post Office.
PIN Codes and Getting to Haridwar
Post offices and PIN codes in Haridwar: Haridwar 249401.
Cities Close to Haridwar
Other cities we serve near Haridwar are Dehradun (about 46 km), Meerut (about 116 km), Panipat (about 131 km) and Ambala (about 141 km).
Sources: Wikipedia, Wikidata, Census of India 2011 and India Post and OpenStreetMap, checked 14 October 2026.
Industries we work with in Haridwar
- Pilgrimage & Tourism
- Manufacturing
- Hospitality
- Retail