Tier 2 Established 1699 Capital / Education / Defence

📍 Dehradun

Uttarakhand • 248xxxx

Dehradun, capital of Uttarakhand and gateway to the Himalayas, sits in the Doon Valley between Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Famous as India's "School Capital" with elite institutions: Doon School (oldest boarding school), Welham Girls' School, Indian Military Academy (IMA), Forest Research Institute (FRI - 1906), ONGC HQ, Survey of India HQ. The city blends colonial-era charm with rapid education-driven growth.

Population

0.80M

8,03,000

Area

300 km²

GDP Rank

#52

in India

248

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📍 Coordinates

30.3165°N

78.0322°E

Helplines

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📈 Population Growth (Decade-wise)

📞 Important Helplines

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Police

100

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Fire

101

🚑

Ambulance

108

👩

Women

1091

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Child

1098

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CM Office

1064

🏭 Key Industries

🏭 Education (Doon School, Welham, ONGC schools)

🏭 Defence training (IMA, NDA preparation)

🏭 ONGC HQ + Survey of India HQ

🏭 Tourism (gateway to Mussoorie, Char Dham)

🏭 IT (small but growing)

🏭 Pharmaceutical (Sahaspur belt)

🏭 Forest research (FRI)

🗿 Famous Landmarks

🗿 Robber's Cave (Guchhupani)

🗿 Mindrolling Monastery (largest Buddhist stupa in India)

🗿 Forest Research Institute (FRI)

🗿 Tapkeshwar Temple

🗿 Sahastradhara Falls

🗿 Indian Military Academy (IMA)

🗿 Mussoorie hill station (35km)

🎓 Educational Institutions

🎓 IIT Roorkee (60km, but Dehradun extension common)

🎓 AIIMS Rishikesh (40km)

🎓 Doon School (boys, 1935 - elite boarding)

🎓 Welham Girls' School (1957)

🎓 Indian Military Academy (IMA)

🎓 Forest Research Institute (Asia's largest forestry research)

🎓 Doon University

🎓 Petroleum University Dehradun

🎉 Festivals

🎉 Tapkeshwar Mela

🎉 Magh Mela

🎉 IMA POP (Passing Out Parade - twice yearly)

🎉 Diwali in Mussoorie

🎉 Char Dham Yatra opening (April)

🌟 More Info

🍲 Cuisine: Garhwali thali (chainsoo, kafuli, gahat soup), Mandua roti, Bal mithai, Singhori sweet, Aloo ke gutke

⚽ Sports: Rajeev Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (international cricket - Afghanistan home ground)

📋 Popular Schemes

📋 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U)

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💼 Active Jobs

💼 CCI Recruitment 2026

Cement Corporation of India • Deadline: 7/30/2026

💼 NEDFi Recruitment 2026

North East Development Finance • Deadline: 7/25/2026

💼 Bank of Maharashtra 2026

Bank of Maharashtra • Deadline: 7/20/2026

💼 Federal Bank Officer 2026

Federal Bank • Deadline: 7/15/2026

💼 Karnataka Bank 2026

Karnataka Bank • Deadline: 7/10/2026

💼 Punjab Sind Bank 2026

Punjab & Sind Bank • Deadline: 8/24/2026

💼 UCO Bank Recruitment 2026

UCO Bank • Deadline: 8/19/2026

💼 IOB Recruitment 2026

Indian Overseas Bank • Deadline: 8/14/2026

💼 Central Bank 2026

Central Bank of India • Deadline: 8/9/2026

🏛️ Government Offices

🏛️ Dehradun Nagar Nigam

📍 Race Course, Dehradun 248001

📞 0135-2620412

🏛️ Uttarakhand Secretariat

📍 Subhash Road, Dehradun 248001

📞 0135-2710334

🏛️ Dehradun District Magistrate

📍 Survey Chowk, Dehradun 248001

📞 0135-2655300

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun - join process?

Three routes: NDA (after 12th, age 16.5-19.5 - written + SSB + medical), CDS (after graduation - written + SSB), Technical Graduate Course (engineering grads). Apply at upsc.gov.in. Training: 18 months at IMA. Pass-out: Lieutenant rank. Stipend during training ₹56K. Apply early - very competitive.

Char Dham Yatra opportunities (Dehradun based)?

Char Dham Yatra (April-Nov annually). Uttarakhand Tourism gives 30% capital subsidy for new homestays/guest houses on yatra route. Mudra ₹10L. Free hospitality + tour guide training at Uttarakhand Skill Development Mission with stipend ₹3K + placement. Helicopter services seek pilots/ground staff.

Doon School Dehradun - admission and fees?

Doon School (boys-only boarding, 1935). Class 7+8 entry test in November. Fees ₹14 lakh/yr (full boarding). Scholarship up to 100% for needy meritorious students. SC/ST/EWS reservation under Right to Education for some Class 1 seats. Apply at doonschool.com 18 months in advance.