Kapilvastu District
| Kapilvastu Jillā कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Location of Kapilvastu | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Region | {{{region}}} |
| Zone | Lumbini |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,738 km2 (671 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 571,936 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
| Time zone | NPT (UTC+5:45) |
| Main language(s) | Awadhi, Urdu, Nepali |
| Website |
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Kapilvastu district (Nepali: कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला
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History
The district's name comes from the sage Kapila and his followers who built here a city called Kapilavastu. This District was a part of the ancient Shakya Kingdom ruled by King Śuddhodana who was the father of Gautama Buddha.
Geography and climate
The district is situated at a height of 93 to 1,491 metres (305 to 4,892 ft) above sea level.[1] Geographically, the district can be divided into the low land plains of Terai and the low Chure hills.
Kapilvastu is bounded by Rupandehi District to the east, Dang Deukhuri District in Rapti zone to the northwest, Arghakhanchi District to the north, Balrampur district, Awadh region, Uttar Pradesh, India to the west and Siddharthnagar district, Purvanchal region, Uttar Pradesh to the south.
| Climate zone[2] | Elevation range | % of area |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Tropical | below 300 meters (1,000 ft) | 86.8% |
| Upper Tropical | 300 to 1,000 meters 1,000 to 3,300 ft. |
12.0% |
| Subtropical | 1,000 to 2,000 meters 3,300 to 6,600 ft. |
1.2% |
The summer is hot with temperature above 27 °C and winter temperature remains below 15 °C.
Demographics
According to the 2001 census, the major ethnic groups in this district are[3] Nepali (90%) and Indians (10%).
The 2011 census found that 50% of people in the district were Awadhi speakers followed by Urdu (18%), Tharu (11%) and (17%) are native Nepali speakers. The number of immigrants from the neighbouring hilly region is increasing every year.
Municipalities and Village Development Committees
Municipalities
Kapilvastu
Banganga
Bhrikuti
Shivaraj
Krishnanagar
Buddhabatika
Village Development Committees
Gugouli
Khurhuriya
Shivgadi
Siswa
Baraipur
Bhalwari
Lalpur
Niglihawa
Souraha
Abhiraw
Balrampur
Pipara
Bahadurgunj
Maharajgunj
Nandanagar
Patariya
Rangpur
Basantpur
Baluhawa
Purushotmpur
Jahadi
Mahuwa
Gouri
Bithuwa
Bijuwa
Labani
Parsohiwa
Ajigara
Pakadi
Somadiha
Boidauli
Baskhor
Dharampaniya
Bhilmi
Dhankauli
Thunhiwa
Fulika
Sihokhor
Pathardaiya
Dumara
Hathihawa
Vidhyanagar
Harnampur
Kushawa
Manpur
Udaypur
Dohani
Kajarhawa
Ramnagar
Titirkhi
Ganeshpur
Hardouna
Bhagawanpur
Economy
Most of the population of the district is dependent on agriculture. Paddy rice is a major crop of the district. A number of youths rely on foreign employment while sugarcane is an important cash crop.
| Crop | Production in metric tonnes |
|---|---|
| Paddy | > 150,000 |
| Wheat | 25,000-35,000 |
| Sugarcane | > 175,000 |
| Oil seed | 1,000-5,000 |
Culture
Awadhi people are the major inhabitants of this region, which is very rich in their culture. Awadhi cuisine is well known. Tharu people living in the western part of the district have their own distinct culture.
Places of interest
World Marsh Region
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.
Archaeological sites
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]
See also
References
- 1 2 http://web.archive.org/web/20110724190216/http://www.ddckapilvastu.gov.np/DDCKapilvastu/aboutkapilvastu.htm. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved October 7, 2008. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ 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 November 22, 2013 horizontal tab character in
|series=at position 89 (help) - ↑ Population Monograph of Nepal, Volume I
External links
- Districts of Nepal at statoids.com
Kapilvastu travel guide from Wikivoyage
Coordinates: 27°32′N 83°3′E / 27.533°N 83.050°E
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