Clement Town
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Clement Town is a cantonment
town in Dehradun district
in the state of Uttarakhand
, India
.
, Clement Town had a population of 19,634. Males constitute 58% of the population and females 42%. Clement Town has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 92% and, female literacy is 79%. In Clement Town, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
(IMA) at Dehradun
in 1932, the Joint Services Wing (JSW) (National War Academy) was set up here on 15 December 1948, under the leadership of Colonel Kamta Prasad, which was renamed as National Defence Academy (NDA) on 1st Jan 1950, though in December 1954, the NDA was shifted to Khadakwasla
near Poona.
Many K-12 schools also exist in the area, including Universal Academy, a school which focuses on interactive learning and teaching using smart tools.
A large Tibetan settlement and the World's Largest Stupa
, of the re-established Mindroling Monastery from Tibet
, is situated in Clement Town, which was inaugurated on 28 October 2002 and is surrounded by a 2 acres (8,093.7 m²) garden.
There is also a 103 feet (31.4 m) high statue of Buddha is dedicated to the Dalai Lama.
It also have a very prestigious college, Graphic Era Institute of Technology. Founded by Mr. Ghanshala.
Cantonment
A cantonment is a temporary or semi-permanent military or police quarters. The word cantonment is derived from the French word canton meaning corner or district, as is the name of the Cantons of Switzerland. In South Asia, the term cantonment also describes permanent military stations...
town in Dehradun district
Dehradun district
There are five railway stations in Dehradun:* Raiwala* Rishikesh* Doiwala* Harrawala* DehradunAirport...
in the state of Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand , formerly Uttaranchal, is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state, some of which are among Hinduism's most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
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Geography
Clement Town is located at 30.27°N 78.07°E. It has an average elevation of 410 metres (1,345 feet).The climate is similar to Dehradun and SaharanpurDemographics
As of 2001 India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Clement Town had a population of 19,634. Males constitute 58% of the population and females 42%. Clement Town has an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 92% and, female literacy is 79%. In Clement Town, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Economy
This place is witnessing growth of multinationals.One of them is SPANCO. There are many bars, restaurants, hotels and inns in this area. The main bus stand of Dehradun that is ISBT is also located here.Education
After the establishment of Indian Military AcademyIndian Military Academy
The Indian Military Academy, Dehradun is the officer training school of the Indian Army. IMA was established in 1932.-Demands for an Indian military training academy:...
(IMA) at Dehradun
Dehradun
- Geography :The Dehradun district has various types of physical geography from Himalayan mountains to Plains. Raiwala is the lowest point at 315 meters above sea level, and the highest points are within the Tiuni hills, rising to 3700 m above sea level...
in 1932, the Joint Services Wing (JSW) (National War Academy) was set up here on 15 December 1948, under the leadership of Colonel Kamta Prasad, which was renamed as National Defence Academy (NDA) on 1st Jan 1950, though in December 1954, the NDA was shifted to Khadakwasla
Khadakwasla
Khadakwasla is a dam situated 20 km from the City of Pune in Maharashtra, India. This dam is one of the main sources of water for Pune. In the vicinity of the dam, there is a Dental Centre, a Veterinary Hospital, the well-known National Defence Academy and Central Water & Power Research Station...
near Poona.
Many K-12 schools also exist in the area, including Universal Academy, a school which focuses on interactive learning and teaching using smart tools.
Bar,Hotels and Restaurants
- Hotel Softel Plaza
- Hotel Viceroy Inn
- Hotel Amrit Plaza, bar and restaurant
- Sapphire hotel and restaurant
Distances
Clement Town is 7 km from clock tower in main city of Dehradun. Saharanpur and Haridwar are 65 and 54 km respectively.Tourism
Stupa
A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship....
, of the re-established Mindroling Monastery from Tibet
Tibet
Tibet is a plateau region in Asia, north-east of the Himalayas. It is the traditional homeland of the Tibetan people as well as some other ethnic groups such as Monpas, Qiang, and Lhobas, and is now also inhabited by considerable numbers of Han and Hui people...
, is situated in Clement Town, which was inaugurated on 28 October 2002 and is surrounded by a 2 acres (8,093.7 m²) garden.
There is also a 103 feet (31.4 m) high statue of Buddha is dedicated to the Dalai Lama.
It also have a very prestigious college, Graphic Era Institute of Technology. Founded by Mr. Ghanshala.