Lalitpur District, Nepal
| Lalitpur ललितपुर जिल्ला | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Central (Madhyamanchal) |
| Zone | Bagmati |
| Headquarters | Patan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 385 km2 (149 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 466,784 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | NPT (UTC+5:45) |
| Website |
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Lalitpur District (Nepali: ललितपुर जिल्ला
Listen , a part of Bagmati Zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia. The district, with Patan as its district headquarters, covers an area of 385 km² and has a population (2001) of 337,785. It is one of the three districts in the Kathmandu Valley, along with Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Its population was 466,784 in the initial 2011 census tabulation.[1]
Geography and Climate
| Climate Zone[2] | Elevation Range | % of Area |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Towns and villages
- Ashrang
- Badikhel
- Bhainse
- Bhardev
- Bhattedanda
- Bisankhunarayan
- Bukhel
- Bungamati
- Chakrabahil
- Chandanpur
- Chapagaun
- Chaughare
- Chisapani
- Chyasal
- Dalchoki
- Devichour
- Dhapakhel
- Dukuchhap
- Durlung
- Ghusel
- Gimdi
- Godamchaur
- Godawari
- Gotikhel
- Guitole
- Gwarko
- Harisiddhi
- Hattiban
- Ikudol
- Imadol
- Ititole
- Itapokari
- Jawalakhel
- Jharuwarasi
- kahanaiya
- Kaleswor
- Khokana
- Kupondole
- kulekhani
- kumaripati
- lagankhel
- Lamatar
- Lamosangu
- Lele
- Lubhu
- Malta
- Mangalbazar
- Manikhel
- Nallu
- Naubise
- Padampur
- Pyan Gaun
- Pyutar
- Sainbu
- Sankhu
- Sishwa
- Siddhipur
- Sunakothi
- Sundhara
- Satdobato
- Tangal
- Thaiba
- Thakle
- Thecho
- Thuladurlung
- Tikathali
- Talimu
- Nakkhu
Education
Lalitpur District has adequate education facilities in comparison to other districts. Students from many districts come to study here. Some of the nationwide popular institutions are
- Graded English Medium School (GEMS)
- Rato Bangala school
- Adarsha Vidya Mandir (AVM)
- Little Angels' School
- St. Xavier's School
- St. Mary's School
- Institute of Engineering (Pulchowk)
- Little Learners Fun School (Saibu Bhaisepati)
Sports
Lalitpur is also home to several notable sporting organisations and grounds such as:
- ANFA Complex, Satdobato
- Tennis Complex, Satdobato
- Army Ground, Lagankhel
- Chyasal Technical Centre, Chyasal
See also
- Zones of Nepal
- Jawalkhel
References
- ↑ http://census.gov.np/images/pdf/Preliminary%20Leaflet%202011.pdf
- ↑ 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 87-7803-210-9, retrieved Nov 22, 2013
- Districts of Nepal at statoids.com
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Coordinates: 27°40′N 85°19′E / 27.667°N 85.317°E