Rudrapur, Uttarakhand
The things people ask most about the city: where it is, the pin code, the station, distances, the Nagar Nigam, representatives and the weather. Every figure has its source below.
Rudrapur is the headquarters of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, in the Terai belt of the Kumaon division, about 254 km by road from Delhi and 36 km from Haldwani. The SIDCUL industrial estate and the agricultural university at Pantnagar sit next to the city.
At a glance
- State
- Uttarakhand
- District
- Udham Singh Nagar
- Division
- Kumaon division
- PIN code
- 263153 (Rudrapur) · 263145 (Pantnagar)
- STD code
- 05944
- Vehicle registration
- UK-06
- Railway station
- Rudrapur City (code RUPC)
- Airport
- Pantnagar Airport (code PGH), about 18 km
- Population (Census 2011)
- 1,40,857 city · 1,54,554 urban agglomeration
- Elevation
- about 217 m above sea level
- National highways
- NH 9 · NH 109 · NH 309
- Nagar Nigam
- 40 wards · a municipal corporation since 2013
- Language
- Hindi (Kumaoni and Punjabi are also spoken)
Where Rudrapur is and how to reach it
Getting aroundRudrapur lies on National Highway 9 (Delhi–Moradabad–Rudrapur–Haldwani), and the roads to Nainital, Bareilly and Kashipur start here. By rail the station is Rudrapur City (code RUPC); by air, Pantnagar Airport (PGH).
Distance from Rudrapur (by road, approximate)
- Kichha
- 15 km
- Haldwani
- 36 km
- Kashipur
- 55 km
- Bareilly
- 76 km
- Nainital
- 78 km
- Delhi (Anand Vihar)
- 254 km
- Dehradun
- 285 km
Administration and representatives
Your representativesThe Rudrapur Nagar Nigam handles sweeping, street lights, drains and property tax (40 wards, helpline 05944-242400). The district administration (the Collectorate) is in Rudrapur itself.
Emergency response (ERSS)
आपातकालीन सहायता (पुलिस, फायर, एम्बुलेंस)
112
पुलिस, फायर, एम्बुलेंस और आपदा: हर आपात स्थिति के लिए एक नंबर।
Nagar Nigam Rudrapur helpline
नगर निगम रुद्रपुर हेल्पलाइन
05944-242400
नगर आयुक्त कार्यालय का नंबर भी यही है।
District Magistrate office
जिलाधिकारी कार्यालय
05944-242344
CM Helpline Uttarakhand
मुख्यमंत्री हेल्पलाइन
1905
टोल-फ्री। सरकारी विभागों से जुड़ी शिकायत दर्ज करें।
Industry and education
JobsThe SIDCUL integrated industrial estate at Pantnagar, next to the city, holds a large number of factories and most of the jobs in town. Pantnagar University (1960) is the first agricultural university of independent India; its Kisan Mela is held twice a year.
Landmarks and places to see
All places in the city
Atariya Templeअटरिया मंदिरGandhi Parkगांधी पार्कManoj Sarkar Sports Stadiumमनोज सरकार स्पोर्ट्स स्टेडियम
Metropolis Mallमेट्रोपोलिस मॉलPaanch Mandirपांच मंदिरGurudwara Guru Singh Sabha, Gole Marketगुरुद्वारा गुरु सिंह सभाLake Paradise Rudrapurलेक पैराडाइस
Wave Cinemas Rudrapurवेव सिनेमाHospital and blood bank
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rudrapur?
Rudrapur is the headquarters of Udham Singh Nagar district in the state of Uttarakhand, in the Terai belt of the Kumaon division. It is about 254 km by road from Delhi, 36 km from Haldwani and 78 km from Nainital.
Which district is Rudrapur in?
Udham Singh Nagar. The district headquarters (the Collectorate) is in Rudrapur itself.
What is the PIN code of Rudrapur?
The PIN code of Rudrapur is 263153 (Rudrapur sub post office). Pantnagar is 263145.
What is the railway station code of Rudrapur?
Rudrapur City station has the code RUPC. It is in the Izzatnagar division of the North Eastern Railway and has two platforms.
Which is the nearest airport to Rudrapur?
Pantnagar Airport (code PGH), about 18 km by road from the city. Check flight times on the Airports Authority website.
What is the population of Rudrapur?
In the 2011 Census, Rudrapur city had 1,40,857 people and the urban agglomeration 1,54,554.
Who are the mayor, the MLA and the MP of Rudrapur?
Mayor: Vikas Sharma · MLA: Shiv Arora · MP (Lok Sabha): Ajay Bhatt. The names, offices and public-hearing hours of the current mayor, MLA and MP are on the representatives page.
How many wards does the Rudrapur Nagar Nigam have?
The Rudrapur Nagar Nigam has 40 wards. Rudrapur has been a municipal corporation since 2013; helpline 05944-242400.
What are the STD code and the vehicle registration code of Rudrapur?
STD code 05944, and vehicle registration code UK-06 (Udham Singh Nagar).
What is there to see in Rudrapur?
Atariya Temple, Gandhi Park, Manoj Sarkar Stadium and Metropolis Mall are the familiar places in the city; the Pantnagar University campus and Nanak Sagar are close by. The full list is on the places page.
How is Rudrapur written in Hindi?
रुद्रपुर. India Post also spells it "Rudarpur", and the railway station is named "Rudrapur City".
Sources: District Udham Singh Nagar website, Nagar Nigam Rudrapur, India Post (PIN codes), Wikipedia: Rudrapur (Census 2011, elevation, coordinates), Wikipedia: Rudrapur City railway station, Airports Authority of India: Pantnagar, G. B. Pant University
Figures checked on 23 September 2026.
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