Английская Википедия:Bhaktapur District
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Bhaktapur District (Шаблон:Lang-neШаблон:Audio; Nepal Bhasa : ख्वप देश (जिल्ला) located in the eastern part of Kathmandu valley, is the smallest district among the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. It is part of Bagmati Province. Bhaktapur District Post Office is 44800. The district, with Bhaktapur as its district headquarters, covers an area of Шаблон:Convert and in 2011 had a population of 304,651[1] of whom 9,701 people were absent (mostly working abroad).[2]
Education
The average literacy rate of Bhaktapur is 81.68% (male 90.48%, female 72.65%), which is growing with educational awareness.[3]
The governmental schools in Bhaktapur are making remarkable improvements in their educational quality.[4] The government schools have been starting to facilitate students by teaching in both English and Nepali medium. Private schools too, such as CVM Secondary School, are well known for providing quality education.
Despite topping other districts in SLC with the highest enrolments, the higher studies in Bhaktapur is not quite satisfactory. There are not enough colleges in Bhaktapur to render quality services. That's why students from Bhaktapur complete their higher studies in colleges in Kathmandu and Lalitpur. However, their academic performance at those colleges cannot be neglected. Khwopa College situated in Dekocha Bhaktapur is one of the top colleges in Nepal. The academic result of this college is outstanding. This college is established and managed by the Bhaktapur municipality.
Health care
Bhaktapur is growing aggressively on the health care services and facilities. Bhaktapur did not have enough hospitals and health care centers in the past, but now there are many public and private hospitals which provide quality medical service.
Bhaktapur district has two comprehensive cancer hospitals Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital,[5] and Kathmandu Cancer Center. Other major centers like National Tuberculosis Centre, Human Organ Transplant Center and Ayurvedic Centre is located in Bhaktapur. Other major hospitals are Khwopa Hospital, Bhaktapur Hospital, Siddhi Memorial Hospital (For Women & Children), Iwamura Memorial Hospital, Madhyapur Hospital, Nagarik Community Hospital, Nepal Korea friendship hospital. Recently, the Government of Nepal has decided to transfer Bir hospital, the oldest hospital in Nepal, to Duwakot, Bhaktapur.
Geography and climate
| Climate Zone[6] | Elevation Range | % of Area |
|---|---|---|
| Subtropical | 1,000 to 2,000 meters 3,300 to 6,600 ft. |
99.4% |
| Temperate | 2,000 to 3,000 meters 6,400 to 9,800 ft. |
0.6% |
Demographics
Шаблон:Historical populations At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Bhaktapur District had a population of 304,651.
Шаблон:Pie chart As their first language, 45.9% spoke Nepali, 42.3% Newar, 7.9% Tamang, 1.1% Maithili, 0.5% Magar, 0.4% Bhojpuri, 0.4% Rai, 0.2% Hindi, 0.2% Limbu, 0.2% Tharu, 0.1% Chamling, 0.1% Doteli, 0.1% Gurung, 0.1% Sherpa, 0.1% Sunuwar, 0.1% Urdu and 0.2% other languages.[7]
Ethnicity/caste: 46.3% were Newar, 19.6% Chhetri, 14.2% Hill Brahmin, 9.0% Tamang, 2.2% Magar, 1.1% Rai, 1.0% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.6% Kami, 0.5% Damai/Dholi, 0.5% Gurung, 0.5% Musalman, 0.5% Sarki, 0.5% Tharu, 0.4% other Dalit, 0.4% Limbu, 0.4% Thakuri, 0.3% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.2% Majhi, 0.2% other Terai, 0.2% Yadav, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% Terai Brahmin, 0.1% Hajam/Thakur, 0.1% Koiri/Kushwaha, 0.1% Sherpa, 0.1% Sudhi, 0.1% Teli and 0.2% others.[8]
Шаблон:Bar box[9] Religion: 87.9% were Hindu, 9.2% Buddhist, 2.0% Christian, 0.5% Muslim, 0.4% Kirati and 0.1% others.[10]
Literacy: 81.3% could read and write, 1.8% could only read and 16.9% could neither read nor write.[11]
Municipalities
The district is divided into four municipalities:
Places of interest
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Taumadhi
- Nagarkot
- Changu Narayan
- Siddha Pokhari
- Kailashnath Mahadev Statue
- Doleshwor Mahadev
- Pilot Baba Ashram
- Anantalingeshwor Mahadev
- Bode
Gallery
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Bhairavnath Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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Taumadhi Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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Dattatreya Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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Siddha Pokhari
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Pilot Baba Ashram, Gunduriya
See also
References
External links
Шаблон:Districts of Nepal Шаблон:Bhaktapur District Шаблон:Authority control
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite news
- ↑ http://census.gov.np/images/pdf/Preliminary%20Leaflet%202011.pdfШаблон:Dead link
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
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- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ Шаблон:Citation
- ↑ NepalMap Language [1]
- ↑ NepalMap Caste [2]
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite web
- ↑ NepalMap Religion [3]
- ↑ NepalMap Literacy [4]
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