Categories in Roorkee
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Roorkee
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 1,309 | — |
| Shopping other | 1,173 | — |
| Clothing stores | 903 | — |
| Education | 681 | 48 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 622 | — |
| Electronics stores | 622 | 36 years |
| Restaurants | 560 | — |
| Hardware store | 515 | — |
| Corporate management | 457 | 16 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 372 | — |
Roorkee Facts
| Area | 12.2 km² |
| Population | 200,994 |
| Male Population | 107,216 (53.3%) |
| Female Population | 93,778 (46.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +9.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -8.0% |
| Median Age | 22.2 years (Male: 22, Female: 22.4) |
| Area Codes | 1332, 1334 |
| Neighborhoods | Civil Lines, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, B.T. Ganj, Ramnagar, Rampur |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 29.86632, 77.89118 |
| Pin Codes | 247667 |
Map of Roorkee
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Roorkee Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 183,342 | 181,759 | 218,492 | 189,089 | 200,994 |
| Population Density | 15,043.4 / km² | 14,913.6 / km² | 17,927.5 / km² | 15,515 / km² | 16,491.8 / km² |
Roorkee Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 13.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roorkee | +3.1% | +4% | -13.5% |
| Uttarakhand | +110.3% | +53.2% | +26.2% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Roorkee Median Age
Median Age: 22.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roorkee | 22.2 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 22 yrs |
| Uttarakhand | 24 yrs | 24.7 yrs | 23.3 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Roorkee Population Density
Population Density: 16,492 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roorkee | 200,994 | 12.2 km² | 16,492 / km² |
| Uttarakhand | 11.1 million | 53,694.7 km² | 207 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Roorkee Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Roorkee
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Roorkee
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Roorkee
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Roorkee
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Roorkee CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roorkee | 436,878 tn | 2.17 tn | 35,846.4 tons/km² |
| Uttarakhand | 18,382,127 tn | 1.66 tn | 342.3 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 436,878 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 35,846.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20/19 | 2:29 AM | 4 | 80.7 km | 10,000 m | 5km ENE of Kandhla, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/10 | 5:15 PM | 4 | 60.5 km | 13,500 m | Uttaranchal, India | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/08 | 7:16 PM | 3.8 | 35.7 km | 10,000 m | Haryana - Uttaranchal region, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/07 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 82.5 km | 10,000 m | Uttaranchal-Uttar Pradesh border region, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/05 | 11:01 AM | 3.5 | 93.8 km | 25,000 m | Uttaranchal, India | usgs.gov |
| 7/27/04 | 12:10 AM | 4.1 | 93.7 km | 75,700 m | Uttar Pradesh, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/98 | 8:45 AM | 3.5 | 86.3 km | 33,000 m | Uttaranchal-Uttar Pradesh border region, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/97 | 3:52 AM | 3.5 | 74.4 km | 33,000 m | Haryana - Uttaranchal region, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/96 | 4:20 AM | 4.5 | 69.7 km | 53,700 m | Uttar Pradesh, India | usgs.gov |
| 9/25/96 | 7:12 AM | 4.6 | 92.2 km | 33,000 m | Uttaranchal, India | usgs.gov |
Roorkee
Roorkee (Hindi: रुड़की Rūṛkī) is a city in Haridwar district, Uttarakhand (Hindi:उत्तराखण्ड), that is spread over a flat terrain with the grand spectacle of Himalayas ranges flanking it in the East and the North-east. It is on the banks of the Ganges..
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