About Roorkee
City of IIT and the Ganga Canal
Roorkee is a city in Haridwar district known as the seat of IIT Roorkee, India's oldest technical institution founded in 1847. The historic Ganga Canal, built during British rule, also passes through the city.
Key Facts
Type
city
Region
garhwal
Division
Garhwal
Elevation
274 m
Area
68 km²
Climate
humid subtropical
STD Code
01332
Demographics
| Population | 118,014 (2011) |
| Population Density | 1735 /km² |
| Literacy Rate | 84.5% |
Languages Spoken
HindiGarhwaliPunjabiEnglish