Sindhuli District
Sindhuli District
सिन्धुली | |
|---|---|
BP Highway, Sindhuli | |
Location of district in Bagmati Province | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati |
| Established | 1962 |
| Headquarter | Sindhulimadhi (Kamalamai) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Coordination committee |
| • Body | DCC, Sindhuli |
| • Parliamentary Constituencies | 2 |
| • Provincial Constituencies | 4 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,491 km2 (962 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 2,386 m (7,828 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 168 m (551 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 300,026 |
| • Density | 120.4/km2 (311.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:45 (NPT) |
| Postal Code | 45900 |
| Area Code | 047 |
| Main Language(s) | Nepali, Tamang, Magar, Danuwar, Newari |
| Website | www |
Sindhuli District (Nepali: सिन्धुली जिल्लाⓘ) is a district of Bagmati Province in Nepal. The district, with Sindhulimadhi (Kamalamai) as its headquarters, covers an area of 2,491 km2 (962 sq mi). It is divided into nine local bodies with two municipalities and seven rural municipalities. As per the 2021 census, Sindhuli district has a population of 300,026.
Sindhuli district is composed of Inner Terai and hilly areas. It is classified as Inner Terai District for administrative purposes. It borders 10 other districts, making it the district that borders the most districts. It borders Koshi Province to the east and Madhesh Province to the south.
The district is famous for the historic Sindhuli Gadhi Fort where troops of British East India Company were defeated by Gorkhali Army in 1767 A.D (1824 B.S). The iconic BP Highway passes through this district. Sindhuli is also known for the production of Junar (sweet orange).
According to the former administrative divisions of Nepal, Sindhuli fell under Janakpur Zone in Central Development Region. Sindhuli Gadhi was the headquarter of the district till 1967 A.D (2023 B.S).