Lalitpur District, Nepal

District in Nepal

Lalitpur District

ललितपुर जिल्ला

District

Lalitpur Skyline

Foggy hills of Lalitpur

chariot of Machhendranath

Baitarnidhaam Tarakeshwor Temple

Patan Durbar Square

Classic Towers

Hiranya Varna Mahavihar \- The Golden Temple

Location of district in province

Country|  Nepal
Admin HQ.| Lalitpur
Government

• Type| Coordination committee
• Body| DCC, Lalitpur
Area

• Total

| 396.92 km2 (153.25 sq mi)
Population

(2011)[1][2]

• Total

| 468,132
• Density| 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
| 2001 pop.: 337,785
1991 pop.: 257,086
1991 pop.: 184,341
Time zone| UTC+05:45 (NPT)
Website| www.ddclalitpur.gov.np

Lalitpur District (Nepali: ललितपुर जिल्लाListenⓘ, in Bagmati Province, is one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Lalitpur as its district headquarters, covers an area of 396.92 km2 (153.25 sq mi) and has a population (2001) of 337,785. It is one of three districts in the Kathmandu Valley, along with Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Its population was 466,784 in the initial 2011 census tabulation.[3] It is surrounded by Makwanpur, Bhaktapur, Kathmandu and Kavrepalanchowk districts.

## Geography and climate

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Climate Zone[4] | Elevation Range  | % of Area

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Upper Tropical | 300 to 1,000 meters
1,000 to 3,300 ft.  |  9.9%
Subtropical | 1,000 to 2,000 meters
3,300 to 6,600 ft.  | 79.3%
Temperate | 2,000 to 3,000 meters
6,400 to 9,800 ft.  | 10.8%

## Demographics

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Historical populationCensus year| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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1981 | 184,341| —
1991 | 257,086| +3.38%
2001 | 337,785| +2.77%
2011 | 468,132| +3.32%
2021 | 551,667| +1.66%

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Source: Citypopulation[5]

At the time of the 2021 Nepal census, Lalitpur District had a population of 551,667. 5.51% of the population is under 5 years of age. It has a literacy rate of 88.08% and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1000 males. 514,847 (93.33%) lived in municipalities.[6]

Castes/ethnic groups in Lalitpur District (2021)[7]

1. Newar (29.57%)
2. Chhetri (18.56%)
3. Bahun (13.11%)
4. Tamang (13.05%)
5. Magar (5.08%)
6. Rai (3.36%)
7. Kami (1.77%)
8. Tharu (1.52%)
9. Limbu (1.24%)
10. Gurung (1.14%)
11. Madheshi non-Dalit (3.67%)
12. Other Hill Janjati (2.24%)
13. Other Khas non-Dalit (1.98%)
14. Other Khas Dalit (1.62%)
15. Others (2.09%)

Ethnicity wise: Khas are the largest group, making up 37% of the population. Newars, the indigenous people of the Kathmandu Valley, make up nearly 30% of the population. Hill Janjatis, mainly Tamang and Magar, make up 26% of the population.[7]

Languages of Lalitpur district (2021)[8]

1. Nepali (45.61%)
2. Nepal Bhasha (26.96%)
3. Tamang (12.16%)
4. Maithili (2.9%)
5. Magar (2.68%)
6. Rai (1.65%)
7. Tharu (1.17%)
8. Bhojpuri (1.11%)
9. Limbu (0.96%)
10. Others (4.8%)

At the time of the 2021 census, 45.61% of the population spoke Nepali, 26.96% Nepal Bhasha, 12.16% Tamang, 2.90% Maithili, 2.68% Magar, 1.65% Rai, 1.17% Tharu, 1.11% Bhojpuri and 0.96% Limbu as their first language.[8] In 2011, 47.3% of the population spoke Nepali as their first language.[9]

Religion in Lalitpur District (2021)[10]

Religion |  | Percent
Hinduism |

| 74.69%
Buddhism |

| 17.17%
Christianity |

| 4.82%
Kirat Mundhum |

| 2.45%
Islam |

| 0.73%
Other or not stated |

| 0.14%

## Administrative division

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There are six municipalities in Lalitpur District, including three Rural Municipalities and one Metropolitan city:

* Lalitpur Metropolitan City
* Mahalaxmi Municipality
* Godawari Municipality
* Konjyoson Rural Municipality
* Bagmati Rural Municipality
* Mahankal Rural Municipality

### Former Village Development Committees

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Prior to federal restructuring, the following Village development committees were also part of the district. By 2017, they were all merged into municipalities or rural municipalities or were included in Lalitpur Metropolitan City.

* Ashrang
* Badikhel, now Godawari Municipality
* Bhardev
* Bhattedanda
* Bisankhunarayan, now Godawari Municipality
* Bungamati (Bunga), now Lalitpur Metropolitan City-22
* Bhainsepti, now Lalitpur Metropolitan Ciity-25
* Chandanpur
* Chapagaun, now Godawari Municipality
* Chaughare
* Chhampi, now Godawari Municipality
* Dalchoki
* Devichaur
* Dhapakhel, now Lalitpur Municipality
* Dukuchhap, now Karyabinayak Municipality
* Ghusel
* Gimdi
* Godamchaur, now Godawari Municipality
* Godawari, now Godawari Municipality
* Gotikhel
* Harisiddhi, now Lalitpur Metropolitan City- 28 and 29
* Ikudol
* Imadol, now Mahalakshmi Municipality
* Jharuwarasi, now Godawari Municipality
* Kaleshwar
* Khokana, now Lalitpur Metropolitan City- 21
* Lamatar, now Mahalakshmi Municipality
* Lele, now Godawari Municipality
* Lubhu, now Mahalakshmi Municipality
* Malta
* Manikhel
* Nallu
* Pyutar
* Sainbu, now Lalitpur Metropolitan City- 18
* Sankhu
* Siddhipur, now Mahalakshmi Municipality
* Sunakothi, now Lalitpur Municipality
* Thaiba, now Godawari Municipality
* Thecho, now Godawari Municipality
* Thuladurlung
* Tikathali, now Mahalakshmi Municipality

## Other places

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* Jharuwarasi
* Chyasal
* Jawalakhel
* Pyan Gaun
* Jhamsikhel
* Kumaripati
* Kupondole
* Kusunti
* माल्टा
* Siddhipur

## Education

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Lalitpur District has adequate education facilities in comparison to other districts, including:

* Adarsha Vidya Mandir (AVM)
* Adarsha Saula Yubak Higher Secondary School
* AIMS Academy
* Graded English Medium School (GEMS)
* Annal Jyoti Boarding School (AJS)
* United Universal School
* Ideal Model School
* Institute of Engineering (Pulchok)
* I.J. Pioneer High School
* Little Angels' School
* Little Learners Fun School (Saibu Bhaisepati)
* Rato Bangala school
* United school (Imadol)
* St. Mary's School
* St. Xavier's School
* Nepal Don Bosco School, Siddhipur
* Shuvatara School
* Vajra Academy (Jharuwarashi)
* Milestone School
* Anant English School, Siddhipur
* The Sudesha School (Nakhkhu)
* Pawan Prakriti English Secondary school (Tikathali)
* Pathshala Nepal Foundation (Bagdol)
* Prasadi Academy, Manbhawan
* Nalanda Secondary Boarding School (Satdobato)
* Kshitiz Secondary Boarding School (Harisiddhi)
* Nawa Bihani School, Imadole
* Oracle English Medium School
* Royal Yala World School
* Yala Newa International School
* Unique Academy/College, Kumaripati
* United Academy (Kumaripati)
* Kitini secondary higher school (thaukhel)
* Radiant Readers Academy (Sanepa)

## Sports

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Lalitpur is also home to several notable sporting organisations and grounds such as:

* ANFA Complex, Satdobato
* Tennis Complex, Satdobato
* Army Physical Training Centre, Lagankhel
* Chyasal Technical Centre, Chyasal
* Thecho Badminton Club
* Pragaypokhari Badminton Circle, Prayagpokhari

## Business/Social Organizations

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There are many business or social organizations in Siddhipur.

SN  | Organization Name  | Type  | Established  | Nickname  | Motto  | Logo  | Reference

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1 | Unification of The Youth | Social Organization | formed on 2072 B.S and legally registered on 2073 B.S | UNITY | Youths for social changes. | Logo of UNITY | http://unity.org.np

## References

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* Nepal portal

1. ^ "National Planning Commission Secretariat, Central Bureau of Statistics. Nepal". Archived from the original on 2016-08-16.
2. ^ "STATISTICAL YEAR BOOK OF NEPAL - 2011" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-26. Retrieved 2016-09-06.
3. ^ http://census.gov.np/images/pdf/Preliminary Leaflet 2011.pdf[permanent dead link]
4. ^ The Map of Potential Vegetation of Nepal - a forestry/agroecological/biodiversity classification system (PDF), . Forest & Landscape Development and Environment Series 2-2005 and CFC-TIS Document Series No.110., 2005, ISBN 87-7903-210-9, retrieved Nov 22, 2013
5. ^ "NEPAL: Administrative Division". www.citypopulation.de.
6. ^ "Provincial/District/Local reports: Bagmati Province" (PDF). Census Nepal 2021. Central Bureau of Statistics.
7. ^ a b "Table 1: Caste/Ethnicity and sex". Census Nepal 2021. Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
8. ^ a b "Table 5: Mother tongue and sex". Census Nepal 2021. Central Bureau of Statistics.
9. ^ NepalMap Language
10. ^ "Table 5: Religion and sex". Census Nepal 2021. Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2024-03-16.

* "Districts of Nepal". Statoids.

## External links

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lalitpur District, Nepal.

* Lamatar / Lalitpur Photos, October 2007

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Lalitpur District

Headquarters: Lalitpur Metropolitan City

* Lalitpur Metropolitan City
* Mahalaxmi Municipality
* Godawari Municipality
* Konjyoson Rural Municipality
* Bagmati Rural Municipality
* Mahankal Rural Municipality

Former VDCs:

* Ashrang
* Badikhel
* Bhardev
* Bhattedanda
* Bisankhunarayan
* Bukhel
* Bungamati
* Chandanpur
* Chapagaun
* Chaughare
* Chhampi
* Dalchoki
* Devichaur
* Dhapakhel
* Dukuchhap
* Ghusel
* Gimdi
* Godamchaur
* Godawari
* Gotikhel
* Harisiddhi
* Ikudol
* Imadol
* Jharuwarasi
* Kaleshwar
* Khokana
* Lamatar
* Lele
* Lubhu
* Malta
* Manikhel
* Nallu
* Pyutar
* Sainbu
* Sankhu
* Siddhipur
* Sunakothi
* Thaiba
* Thecho
* Thuladurlung
* Tikathali

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Provinces and districts of Nepal

Koshi|

* Bhojpur
* Dhankuta
* Ilam
* Jhapa
* Khotang
* Morang
* Okhaldhunga
* Panchthar
* Sankhuwasabha
* Solukhumbu
* Sunsari
* Taplejung
* Tehrathum
* Udayapur

* Nepal portal

Madhesh|

* Bara
* Parsa
* Dhanusha
* Mahottari
* Rautahat
* Saptari
* Sarlahi
* Siraha

Bagmati|

* Bhaktapur
* Chitwan
* Dhading
* Dolakha
* Kathmandu
* Kavrepalanchok
* Lalitpur
* Makwanpur
* Nuwakot
* Ramechhap
* Rasuwa
* Sindhuli
* Sindhupalchok

Gandaki|

* Baglung
* Gorkha
* Kaski
* Lamjung
* Manang
* Mustang
* Myagdi
* Nawalpur
* Parbat
* Syangja
* Tanahun

Lumbini|

* Arghakhanchi
* Banke
* Bardiya
* Dang
* Eastern Rukum
* Gulmi
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* Parasi
* Palpa
* Pyuthan
* Rolpa
* Rupandehi

Karnali|

* Dailekh
* Dolpa
* Humla
* Jajarkot
* Jumla
* Kalikot
* Mugu
* Salyan
* Surkhet
* Western Rukum

Sudurpashchim|

* Achham
* Baitadi
* Bajhang
* Bajura
* Dadeldhura
* Darchula
* Doti
* Kailali
* Kanchanpur

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