# Haridwar > city in India **Wikidata**: [Q273030](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q273030) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haridwar) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/haridwar # Haridwar ## Summary Haridwar is a city in India located in the Haridwar district, situated along the Ganges River at an elevation of 314 metres above sea level. With an area of 23.56 square kilometres, it serves as the capital of the Haridwar district in the state of Uttarakhand. The city is positioned at coordinates 29.9667°N, 78.1667°E in the UTC+05:30 timezone. --- ## Key Facts - **Classification**: City (instance of a large human settlement) - **Country**: India - **Administrative Role**: Capital of Haridwar district - **Location**: Haridwar district, India - **Coordinates**: 29.966666666667°N, 78.166666666667°E - **Area**: 23.56 square kilometres - **Elevation**: 314 metres above sea level - **Timezone**: UTC+05:30 - **Postal Code**: 249401 - **Local Dialing Code**: 133 - **Body of Water**: Located in or next to the Ganges River - **Native Label**: ہری دوار - **Official Website**: http://www.haridwarnagarnigam.com/ (English) - **Sitelink Count**: 71 Wikipedia language editions --- ## FAQs **What are the alternative names for Haridwar?** Haridwar is known by multiple names and spellings including Hardwár, Haridwara, Haridwār, Haridvar, Hardwar, Haridvara, Хардвар (Russian), and Гангадвара. The city also has a native Urdu label ہری دوار. **Where exactly is Haridwar located?** Haridwar is located in northern India within the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand state. It sits at coordinates 29.9667°N latitude and 78.1667°E longitude, positioned along the Ganges River at an elevation of 314 metres above sea level. **What encyclopedic sources document Haridwar?** Haridwar has been documented in numerous historical encyclopedic works including the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition (as "Hardwar"), Otto's encyclopedia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and Meyer's Universum from 1837 (as "Hurduwar"). **In how many languages is Haridwar documented on Wikipedia?** Haridwar has Wikipedia articles in 71 different languages including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and many others, indicating its global recognition and cultural significance. --- ## Why It Matters Haridwar holds significant administrative, geographical, and cultural importance within India. As the capital of Haridwar district, it serves as a governmental and civic center for the surrounding region. Its strategic location along the Ganges River—one of India's most significant waterways—positions it as a notable geographical landmark. The city's documentation across 71 Wikipedia languages and inclusion in multiple historical encyclopedias (dating back to 1837 in Meyer's Universum) demonstrates its sustained international recognition over nearly two centuries. The presence of an official municipal website and extensive cataloging across major library systems worldwide (Library of Congress, National Library of Israel, German National Library) further establishes its administrative legitimacy and global scholarly relevance. --- ## Notable For - **Extensive Global Documentation**: Featured in Wikipedia across 71 languages, reflecting worldwide recognition - **Historical Encyclopedia Coverage**: Documented in the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Otto's encyclopedia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, The Nuttall Encyclopædia, and Meyer's Universum (1837) - **Ganges River Location**: Positioned along one of India's most significant rivers - **Multi-Script Name Recognition**: Known by various names across multiple scripts and languages including Devanagari, Cyrillic, and Perso-Arabic scripts - **Administrative Capital**: Serves as the capital of Haridwar district - **Academic Cataloging**: Indexed by major international library authorities including the Library of Congress (n88080888), German National Library (4380310-6), and National Library of Israel --- ## Body ### Geography and Location Haridwar is situated at precise coordinates 29.966666666667 degrees north latitude and 78.166666666667 degrees east longitude. The city occupies an area of 23.56 square kilometres and rests at an elevation of 314 metres above sea level. It is located within the Haridwar district of India and serves as the district's capital. The city is positioned in or immediately adjacent to the Ganges River, one of the most significant bodies of water in the Indian subcontinent. Haridwar operates within the UTC+05:30 timezone standard for India. ### Administrative Information The city functions as the administrative capital of Haridwar district. Its municipal governance is represented through the official website http://www.haridwarnagarnigam.com/, which provides information in English. The city utilizes the postal code 249401 and the local dialing code 133 for telecommunications. These administrative identifiers facilitate civic operations and services within the municipality. ### Nomenclature and Linguistic Variants Haridwar is known by numerous alternative names and spellings across different languages and transliteration systems. The native label appears in Urdu script as ہری دوار. Alternative names include Hardwár, Haridwara, Haridwār, Haridvar, Hardwar, and Haridvara. In Russian Cyrillic, the city is referred to as Хардвар, while Гангадвара represents another variant name. The lex_id field identifies "Hardwar" as an alternate designation. Audio pronunciation files are available in Marathi language, hosted on Wikimedia Commons. ### Wikimedia and Open Data Presence Haridwar maintains a substantial presence across Wikimedia projects and open data platforms: - **Wikipedia**: The primary article title is "Haridwar," with versions available in 71 languages including Arabic, Assamese, Bengali, Chinese, English, German, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and numerous others - **Wikimedia Commons**: Features a dedicated gallery titled "Haridwar" and category "Haridwar," including an image file "Har_Ki_Pauri,_Haridwar.jpg" and a banner image "Haridwar_banner.jpg" - **OpenStreetMap**: Node ID 1211180500 - **OpenWeatherMap**: City ID 1270351 - **Topic Category**: Category:Haridwar serves as the main classification category ### International Library and Authority Records Haridwar is cataloged in numerous international library systems and authority databases: | Database | Identifier | |----------|------------| | German National Library (GND) | 4380310-6 | | Virtual International Authority File (VIAF) | 150200437 | | Library of Congress Authority | n88080888 | | National Library of Israel (J9U) | 987007564798805171 | | National Library of Israel (Old) | 001019413 | | Encyclopædia Britannica Online | place/Haridwar | | Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana | hardwar (former scheme: 0265450) | | National Encyclopedia (NE.SE) | hardwar | | Freebase | /m/01q6rb | | GeoNames | 1270351 | | Yale LUX | place/1ebb6e2c-a431-4be3-ab78-4f8bb36b89b7 | | Who's On First | 102030115 | | GNS Unique Feature | -2097190 | | Curlie Directory | Regional/Asia/India/Uttarakhand/Localities/Haridwar/ | | FactGrid | Edith Hahn Beer | | SNARC | Q3455 | | Google Play Store | Hardwar | ### Historical Encyclopedia References Haridwar has been documented in multiple historical encyclopedic works spanning different eras and languages: - **Otto's Encyclopedia**: Subject of statement Q57288017 - **Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary**: Referenced in statements Q24343548 and Q24390186 - **The Nuttall Encyclopædia**: Listed under the entry "Hardwár" - **Encyclopædia Britannica 11th Edition**: Entry titled "1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Hardwar" - **Meyer's Universum, Vierter Band**: Documented in 1837 under the spelling "Hurduwar" ### Related Entities and Classifications Haridwar is classified as an instance of "city," which is defined as a large human settlement. The entity maintains a relationship identifier with another entity labeled "Haridwar" from a Polish Wikipedia source (referenced as different_from), with statement data from https://pl.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Haridwar&oldid=59711465. The city class entity carries a sitelink count of 252, indicating extensive cross-referencing across Wikimedia projects. ## References 1. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki//Q512904) 2. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki/Q612000) 3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 4. GeoNames