The extension of Uttarakhand on the globe is located between 28º43 ‘to 31º27’ in the north latitude and 77º34 ‘to 81º02’ in the east longitude. The latitudinal and longitudinal expanses of Uttarakhand are 2º44′ and 3º28′ respectively. Its shape is almost rectangular, and the length from east to west of the state is 385 kilometers…