 Rudrapur was brought under Kumaon Division in 1858, however it was brought back to Rohilkhand division in 1861.In 1864-65 the whole Tarai and Bhabar was put under "Tarai and Bhawar Government Act" which was governed directly by the British crown.In 1891, the Tarai district was dismantled, and Rudrapur was put in the newly created Nainital district.