Dhankuta District

Dhankuta is a district in Nepal. It is in the Koshi Province. Its headquarters is Dhankuta.

Dhankuta District
धनकुटा जिल्ला
District
A scene of sunset from a tea garden at Hile, Dhankuta
A scene of sunset from a tea garden at Hile, Dhankuta
Location of Dhankuta
Location of Dhankuta
Country   Nepal
ProvinceKoshi Province
HeadquartersDhankuta
Area
 • Total892 km2 (344 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total163,412
 • Households
37,616
Demographics
 • Ethnic groups20%Rai
20%Chhetri
13%Limbu
10%Magar
37%Others
 • Female ♀53%
Human Development Index
 • Income per capita (US dollars)$1257
 • Poverty rate15.9%
 • Literacy74%
 • Life Expectancy69
Time zoneUTC+05:45 (NPT)
Websiteddcdhankuta.gov.np

Municipality and Village Development Committees (VDCs)
Map of the VDC/s in Dhankuta District
  • Dhankuta
  • Ahale
  • Ahale
  • Ankhisalla
  • Arkhaule Jitpur
  • Basantatar
  • Belhara
  • Budhabare
  • Bhirgaun
  • Bodhe
  • Budhabare
  • Budi Morang
  • Chanuwa
  • Chhintang
  • Chungmang
  • Danda Bazar
  • Dandagaun
  • Faksib
  • Falate
  • Ghortikharka
  • Hattikharka
  • Jitpur Arkhaule
  • Khoku
  • Khuwafok
  • Kuruletenupa
  • Leguwa
  • Mahabharat
  • Marek Katahare
  • Maunabudhuk
  • Mudebas
  • Muga
  • Murtidhunga
  • Pakhribas
  • Parewadin
  • Raja Rani
  • Sanne
  • Tankhuwa
  • Telia
  • Vedatar

References
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  1. "National Population and Housing Census 2011(National Report)" (PDF). Central Bureau of Statistics. Government of Nepal. November 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 April 2013. Retrieved 1 November 2012.


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