Kapilvastu district (Nepali: कपिलवस्तु जिल्ला[ˈkʌpilbʌstu](listen)), often Kapilbastu, is one of the districts of Lumbini Province, Nepal. The district, with Kapilbastu municipality as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,738 square kilometres (671 sq mi) and in 2001 had a population of 481,976, which increased to 571,936 in 2011 and later according 2021 census it further increased to 686,739 Kapilvastu district has 3 number of seats for central whereas 6 seats for state level elections.
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.
The summer is hot with temperature above 27 °C and winter temperature remains below 15 °C. Due to extremely hot and cold climatic conditions, the people suffer from viral fever, dengue, malaria etc. and cold and diarrohea respectively.
Demographics
At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Kapilvastu District had a population of 571,936. Of these, 67.6% spoke Awadhi, 17.1% Nepali, 11.3% Tharu, 1.7% Magar and 0.9% Maithili as their first language.[3]
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
Holi festival celebration in Kapilvastu by Rafik khan (Birta)
Population
In 2021 National population and Housing census 2021 was reported that total population of kapilvastu district was 686,739 . Male=337,604 and Female=348604 and number of total household was 101,321 Data source: central bureau of statistics, kathmandu government of Nepal .
Culture
Awadhi people are the major inhabitants of this region, which is very rich in their culture. Awadhi cuisine is well known. Most people of the district follow Sanatana culture and majority of the population is Hindu. Therefore, festivals such as Vijaya Dashami, Deepawali, Holi, Ram Navami and Naag Panchami are very popular. Shivaratri and the month of Shrawana attract huge crowds in the district capital Taulihawa where ancient Tauleshwar Nath Temple exists. Since Kapilvastu was the kingdom of Bhagwan Buddha, Vaishak Purnima is also celebrated in a grand way. The local population including Tharu celebrate Makar Sankranti (Maghi) with festivity. Tharus live in the northern part of the district.
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, Bhutera and others.[1] The latest archaeological excavation carried out under the aegis of the Department of Archaeology (DoA) has discovered that Kapilvastu has the highest number of archaeological sites in the country. The department has identified 136 archaeological sites in the district.[6][7][8][9]
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Kapilvastu district Nepali कप लवस त ज ल ल ˈkʌpilbʌstu listen often Kapilbastu is one of the districts of Lumbini Province Nepal The district with Kapilbastu municipality as its district headquarters covers an area of 1 738 square kilometres 671 sq mi and in 2001 had a population of 481 976 which increased to 571 936 in 2011 and later according 2021 census it further increased to 686 739 Kapilvastu district has 3 number of seats for central whereas 6 seats for state level elections Kapilvastu District कप लवस त ज ल ल DistrictLocation of Kapilvastu dark yellow in Lumbini ProvinceCountry NepalProvinceLumbini ProvinceGovernment TypeCoordination committee BodyDCC KapilvastuArea Total1 738 km2 671 sq mi Population 2021 Total686 739 Density400 km2 1 000 sq mi Time zoneUTC 05 45 NPT Telephone Code076Main Language s Awadhi Tharu NepaliWebsitewww wbr ddckapilvastu wbr gov wbr np Contents 1 Geography and climate 2 Demographics 3 Administration 4 Economy 5 Population 6 Culture 7 Places of interest 7 1 World Marsh Region 7 2 Archaeological sites 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksGeography and climate EditThe 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 areaLower Tropical below 300 meters 1 000 ft 86 8 Upper Tropical 300 to 1 000 meters1 000 to 3 300 ft 12 0 Subtropical 1 000 to 2 000 meters3 300 to 6 600 ft 1 2 The summer is hot with temperature above 27 C and winter temperature remains below 15 C Due to extremely hot and cold climatic conditions the people suffer from viral fever dengue malaria etc and cold and diarrohea respectively Demographics EditAt the time of the 2011 Nepal census Kapilvastu District had a population of 571 936 Of these 67 6 spoke Awadhi 17 1 Nepali 11 3 Tharu 1 7 Magar and 0 9 Maithili as their first language 3 Historical populationCensus yearPop p a 1981270 045 1991371 778 3 25 2001481 976 2 63 2011571 936 1 73 2021686 739 1 85 Source Citypopulation 4 Administration EditThe district consists of ten municipalities out of which six are urban municipalities and four are rural municipalities These are as follows 5 Kapilvastu Municipality Banganga Municipality Buddhabhumi Municipality Shivaraj Municipality Krishnanagar Municipality Maharajgunj Municipality Mayadevi Rural Municipality Yashodhara Rural Municipality Suddhodhan Rural Municipality Bijaynagar Rural MunicipalityEconomy EditMost 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 tonnesPaddy gt 150 000Wheat 25 000 35 000Sugarcane gt 175 000Oil seed 1 000 5 000 Holi festival celebration in Kapilvastu by Rafik khan Birta Population EditIn 2021 National population and Housing census 2021 was reported that total population of kapilvastu district was 686 739 Male 337 604 and Female 348604 and number of total household was 101 321 Data source central bureau of statistics kathmandu government of Nepal Culture EditAwadhi people are the major inhabitants of this region which is very rich in their culture Awadhi cuisine is well known Most people of the district follow Sanatana culture and majority of the population is Hindu Therefore festivals such as Vijaya Dashami Deepawali Holi Ram Navami and Naag Panchami are very popular Shivaratri and the month of Shrawana attract huge crowds in the district capital Taulihawa where ancient Tauleshwar Nath Temple exists Since Kapilvastu was the kingdom of Bhagwan Buddha Vaishak Purnima is also celebrated in a grand way The local population including Tharu celebrate Makar Sankranti Maghi with festivity Tharus live in the northern part of the district Places of interest EditWorld Marsh Region Edit 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 Edit 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 Bhutera and others 1 The latest archaeological excavation carried out under the aegis of the Department of Archaeology DoA has discovered that Kapilvastu has the highest number of archaeological sites in the country The department has identified 136 archaeological sites in the district 6 7 8 9 See also EditPeople s Progressive Party Jagdishpur Lake Kapilvastu Bikuli Kapilvastu Lumbini ProvinceReferences Edit a b कप लवस त ज स स Retrieved October 7 2008 dead link The Map of Potential Vegetation of Nepal a forestry agroecological biodiversity classification system PDF Forest amp Landscape Development and Environment Series 2 2005 and CFC TIS Document Series No 110 2005 ISBN 87 7903 210 9 retrieved November 22 2013 2011 Nepal Census Social Characteristics Tables NEPAL Administrative Division www citypopulation de स थ न य तह in Nepali Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration Archived from the original on 31 August 2018 Retrieved 1 October 2018 Country s largest number of archaeological sites in Kapilvastu The Himalayan Times 2018 02 23 Retrieved 2019 07 04 136 archaeological sites found The Himalayan Times 2018 02 24 Retrieved 2019 07 04 136 archaeological spots uncovered in Kapilvastu My Republica Retrieved 2019 07 04 Kapilvastu home to 136 archaeological sites NepalTourNews Retrieved 2019 07 04 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kapilvastu District Districts of Nepal Statoids Kapilvastu travel guide from Wikivoyage Coordinates 27 32 N 83 3 E 27 533 N 83 050 E 27 533 83 050 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kapilvastu District amp oldid 1124379815, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
