Kalan village
About Kalan
Kalan is a village in Udham Singh Nagar district in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 204 metres above sea level, in the Terai–Bhabar foothills belt of Kumaon. As the crow flies it is about 45 km from Haldwani and 24 km from Rudrapur, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Gadarpur (13 km).
About Udham Singh Nagar district
Udham Singh Nagar covers the Terai plains at the foot of Kumaon. It is Uttarakhand’s farming and industrial belt, with Pantnagar’s agricultural university and airport, the SIDCUL industrial estate near Rudrapur, Kashipur and the Nanakmatta Sahib gurdwara.
How to reach Kalan
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Rudrapur City (25 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Pantnagar Airport (32 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Gadarpur (13 km)
- 🚌 From Haldwani: 45 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Haldwani and Kathgodam towards Gadarpur; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
Best time to visit: October to March.
This belt is mostly flat farmland with wheat, paddy and sugarcane fields.
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Questions about Kalan
Where is Kalan village?
Kalan is in Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, at 28.9611° N, 79.154° E.
How far is Kalan from Haldwani?
About 45 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Kalan?
Rudrapur City railway station, about 25 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport (32 km).
What is the altitude of Kalan?
About 204 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Kalan?
October to March. Hot summers (often above 38°C in May–June), heavy monsoon rain from July to September, and mild, foggy winters.
How can I add photos or stories about Kalan?
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Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.