Champawat (Hindi: ) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Champawat district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Champawat district. Champwat is believed to the place where the Kurmavtar (the turtle incarnation of Lord Vishnu) took place. Champawat was formerly the capital of the Chand dynasty rulers. The Baleshwar Temple built by the Chand rulers in 16th century is an excellent monument with marvelous stone carving works. Champawat was home to the Champawat Tiger. Champawat is located at 2920N 8006E / 29.33N 80.10E / 29.33; 80.10. It has an average elevation of 1,610metres (5,280feet). As of 2001 India census, Champawat had a population of 3958. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Champawat has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 78% and female literacy of 67%. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
