| Kapilvastu Jillā कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला |
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| — District — | |
| Location of Kapilvastu | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Western (Pashchimanchal) |
| Zone | Lumbini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,738 km2 (671 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 481,976 |
| • Density | 277.3/km2 (718.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | NPT (UTC+5:45) |
| Main language(s) | Awadhi, Bhojpuri language |
| Website | Official website |
Kapilvastu district(Nepali: कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला, often Kapilbastu, is one of the districts of Lumbini Zone, Western Development Region, Nepal. The district, with Kapilbastu municipality as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,738 km² and has a population (2001) of 481,976.
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The district is located in a part of ancient Shakya kingdom of Buddha.
The district situated at the height of 93 to 1491 meters from sea level.[1] Geographically, the district can be divided into plain low lands of terai and low Chure hills.
Kapilvastu is bounded by-
According to 2001 census, the major ethnic groups in this district are as follows [2] -
The administration of the district is subdivided as follows[1]-
A region with biodiversity, cultural, archaeological and historical monuments that has been proposed to be enlisted in the list of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO.
More than 138 historical sites related to Buddha have already been identified within the boundary to the east of Banganga, west of Kothi, north to Indian border and south to Mahendra highway. The forest of the district stands as a natural park. The land is irrigated by the rivers like Banganga, Koili, Surai, Chirai, and others.[1] Barkl
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