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'''Gorkha District''' ({{lang-ne|]}} {{Audio|Gorkha.ogg|Listen}}), a part of ], is one of the 77 ], which is the fourth largest district (by area) of Nepal and connected historically with the creation of the modern Nepal and the name of the legendary ] soldiers. The district, with ] (previously known as Prithivi Narayan Nagarpalika) as its district headquarters, covers an area of {{cvt|3,610|km2}} and has a population of 271,061 according to the 2011 Census of Nepal.<ref name="Census-2011">{{cite news|title=National Population and Housing Census 2011(National Report) |url=http://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/National%20Report.pdf |access-date=27 January 2021|agency=Government of Nepal |publisher=] |date=November 2012 |ref=Central Bureau of Statistics |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130418041642/http://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/National%20Report.pdf |archive-date=2013-04-18 }}</ref> Gorkha district is the site of the ] Temple.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dakshinkali and Manakamana Temple tours|url=http://www.enepalholidays.com/pilgrimage-tours/dakshinkali-and-manakamana-temple-tours.php|website=Mission Eco Trek|access-date=2014-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526045825/http://www.enepalholidays.com/pilgrimage-tours/dakshinkali-and-manakamana-temple-tours.php|archive-date=2015-05-26|url-status=dead}}</ref> The temples of ] and ] are found in the district. Several major rivers—the Chepe, ], ], Budi Gandaki, and ]—run through the district. '''Gorkha District''' ({{langx|ne|]}} {{Audio|Gorkha.ogg|Listen}}), a part of ], is one of 77 ], and the fourth largest district of the country in terms of area. It is historically linked with the creation of modern Nepal and the name of the legendary ] soldiers. The district, with ] (previously known as Prithvi Narayan Municipality) as its district headquarters, covers an area of {{cvt|3,610|km2}} and has a population of 252,201, according to the ]. Gorkha district is the site of the ] Temple,<ref>{{cite web|title=Dakshinkali and Manakamana Temple tours|url=http://www.enepalholidays.com/pilgrimage-tours/dakshinkali-and-manakamana-temple-tours.php|website=Mission Eco Trek|access-date=2014-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150526045825/http://www.enepalholidays.com/pilgrimage-tours/dakshinkali-and-manakamana-temple-tours.php|archive-date=2015-05-26|url-status=dead}}</ref> as well as ] and ] temples. Several major rivers—including the Chepe, ], ], Budi Gandaki, and ]—run through the district.


==Origin== ==Origin of the name==
There are two legends associated with naming of "Gorkha":


⚫ Myth holds that a saint named ] appeared for the first time in Nepal in Gorkha. There remains a cave with his '']'' ('footprint') and a likeness which supports the myth. As the city was established in the place where Sage Gorakhnath appeared, it was named ''Gorkha''.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}
*In Nepali, ''kharka'' means 'grassland'. ''Kharka'' later became ''garkha'', then ''gorkha''.
⚫ * Myth holds that a saint named ] appeared for the first time in Nepal in Gorkha. There remains a cave with his '']'' ('footprint') and a likeness which supports the myth. As the city was established in the place where Sage Gorakhnath appeared, it was named ''Gorkha''.{{citation needed|date=September 2018}}


==Geography and climate== ==Geography and climate==
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| Upper Tropical | Upper Tropical
| 300 to 1,000 meters<br>1,000 to 3,300&nbsp;ft. | 300 to 1,000 meters<br />1,000 to 3,300&nbsp;ft.
| 19.8% | 19.8%
|- |-
| ] | ]
| 1,000 to 2,000 meters<br>3,300 to 6,600&nbsp;ft. | 1,000 to 2,000 meters<br />3,300 to 6,600&nbsp;ft.
| 14.6% | 14.6%
|- |-
| ] | ]
| 2,000 to 3,000 meters<br>6,400 to 9,800&nbsp;ft. | 2,000 to 3,000 meters<br />6,400 to 9,800&nbsp;ft.
| 13.3% | 13.3%
|- |-
| ] | ]
| 3,000 to 4,000 meters<br>9,800 to 13,100&nbsp;ft. | 3,000 to 4,000 meters<br />9,800 to 13,100&nbsp;ft.
| 14.9% | 14.9%
|- |-
| ] | ]
| 4,000 to 5,000 meters<br>13,100 to 16,400&nbsp;ft. | 4,000 to 5,000 meters<br />13,100 to 16,400&nbsp;ft.
| 10.6% | 10.6%
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| 3,000 to 6,400 meters<br>9,800 to 21,000&nbsp;ft. | 3,000 to 6,400 meters<br />9,800 to 21,000&nbsp;ft.
| 14.8% | 14.8%
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* ] (7,422 m) * ] (7,422 m)
* ] (7,871 m) * ] (7,871 m)
* ] : Peri Range 5748 m * ] : Peri Range (5,748 m)
* ] : Ganesh Himal range (6480 m) * ] : Ganesh Himal range (6,480 m)
* ] : Shringi Himal range (6100m) * ] : Shringi Himal range (6,100m)


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==Transport== ==Transport==
Gorkha town has daily bus services to and from Kathmandu (six hours) and Pokhara (three hours).<ref>http://www.tourismkathmandu.com/things_to_do/kathmandu_and_surrounds/details/gorkha</ref> Gorkha town has daily bus services to and from Kathmandu (four or five hrs) and Pokhara (three hours).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gorkha, Gorkha, Nepal, Kathmandu & Surrounds {{!}} TourismKathmandu.com |url=https://www.tourismkathmandu.com/things_to_do/kathmandu_and_surrounds/details/gorkha |access-date=2023-01-08 |website=www.tourismkathmandu.com}}</ref>


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
At the time of the ], Gorkha District had a population of 271,061.
At the time of the ], Gorkha District had a population of 271,061. Of these, 72.9% spoke ], 13.3% ], 4.7% ], 3.9% ], 1.1% ], 2.6% ], 0.7% ], 2.6% ] 0.6% Kumal, 0.6% ], and 0.5% ] as their ]. ] are largest aborginal group in this region they make 38% of total dist population. Pahadi Brahmin second largest group in dist population. Make 21%. Gurungs third largest group in dist population make 16%.


As their first language, 73.0% spoke ], 13.4% ], 4.7% ], 3.8% ], 1.1% ], 0.9% ], 0.7% ], 0.6% ], 0.6% ], 0.5% ], 0.2% ], 0.2% ] and 0.2% other languages.<ref>NepalMap Language </ref>
24.7% of the population in the district spoke ], 0.8% ] and 0.5% ] as their ].<ref></ref>

Ethnicity/caste: 19.8% were ], 15.2% ], 11.6% ], 11.5% ], 7.8% ], 7.6% ], 5.6% ], 4.8% ], 3.0% ]/Dholi, 3.0% ], 2.5% Brahmu/Baramo, 1.9% ], 1.3% ]/Praja, 1.1% ], 1.0% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.8% Gharti/], 0.3% ], 0.3% ], 0.2% Majhi, 0.1% ], 0.1% ], 0.1% ], 0.1% ] and 0.2% others.<ref>NepalMap Caste </ref>

Religion: 75.1% were ], 19.1% ], 3.3% ], 1.1% ], 0.6% ], 0.6% ] and 0.1% others.<ref>NepalMap Religion </ref>

Literacy: 66.1% could both read and write, 2.4% could read but not write and 31.4% could neither read nor write.<ref>NepalMap Literacy </ref>

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==Health care== ==Health care==
] ]
Following is the data obtained from the ] website: Following is the data obtained from the PHASE Nepal website:
*Central/regional/zonal hospitals: 0 *Central/regional/zonal hospitals: 0
*District hospitals: 2 *District hospitals: 2
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A district hospital is in ], the municipal hospital in ] is supported by a German NGO. A district hospital is in ], the municipal hospital in ] is supported by a German NGO.


The small health centers in many ]s (VDCs) are without Auxiliary Health Workers (AHWs), ] and Community Health Workers (CHWs). So, people seeking emergency health assistance have to travel a long distance to the district headquarters or Kathmandu or end up dying because of lack of treatment. Many people still believe in Dhami and ] and are against taking medicine or going to the hospital for the treatment. An NGO, ] provides many health care facilities and training programs to three VDCs: Sirdibas, Bihi/Prok and Chumchet. Many people residing in these VDCs have benefited from the program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phasenepal.org/project-areas/gorkha/|publisher=PHASE Nepal|title=Project Area: Gorkha}}</ref> The small health centers in many ]s (VDCs) are without Auxiliary Health Workers (AHWs), ] and Community Health Workers (CHWs). So, people seeking emergency health assistance have to travel a long distance to the district headquarters or Kathmandu or end up dying because of lack of treatment. Many people still believe in Dhami and ] and are against taking medicine or going to the hospital for the treatment. An NGO, PHASE Nepal provides many health care facilities and training programs to three VDCs: Sirdibas, Bihi/Prok and Chumchet. Many people residing in these VDCs have benefited from the program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.phasenepal.org/project-areas/gorkha/|publisher=PHASE Nepal|title=Project Area: Gorkha}}</ref>


==Educational status== ==Educational status==
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==See also==
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==References== ==References==
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For other uses, see Gurkha (disambiguation). For special article on Ancient Nepalese kingdom, see Gorkha Kingdom. District in Gandaki Province, Nepal
Gorkha District गोरखा
District
Gorkha museum in GorkhaGorkha museum in Gorkha
Location of Gorkha (dark yellow) in Gandaki ProvinceLocation of Gorkha (dark yellow) in Gandaki Province
Coordinates: 28°17′N 84°41′E / 28.283°N 84.683°E / 28.283; 84.683
CountryNepal
ProvinceGandaki Province
Established12th century
Government
 • TypeCoordination committee
 • BodyDCC, Gorkha
Area
 • Total3,610 km (1,390 sq mi)
Population
 • Total252,201
 • Density70/km (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:45 (NPT)
Telephone Code064
Main Language(s)Nepali, Ghale, Gurung, Magar, Newari,

Gorkha District (Nepali: गोरखा जिल्ला Listen), a part of Gandaki Province, is one of 77 districts of Nepal, and the fourth largest district of the country in terms of area. It is historically linked with the creation of modern Nepal and the name of the legendary Gorkha soldiers. The district, with Gorkha Municipality (previously known as Prithvi Narayan Municipality) as its district headquarters, covers an area of 3,610 km (1,390 sq mi) and has a population of 252,201, according to the 2021 Nepal census. Gorkha district is the site of the Manakamana Temple, as well as Gorakhnath and Gorakh Kali temples. Several major rivers—including the Chepe, Daraudi, Marsyangdi, Budi Gandaki, and Trishuli—run through the district.

Origin of the name

Myth holds that a saint named Gorakhnath appeared for the first time in Nepal in Gorkha. There remains a cave with his paduka ('footprint') and a likeness which supports the myth. As the city was established in the place where Sage Gorakhnath appeared, it was named Gorkha.

Geography and climate

Climate Zone Elevation Range % of Area
Lower Tropical below 300 meters (1,000 ft) 0.1%
Upper Tropical 300 to 1,000 meters
1,000 to 3,300 ft. 		19.8%
Subtropical 1,000 to 2,000 meters
3,300 to 6,600 ft. 		14.6%
Temperate 2,000 to 3,000 meters
6,400 to 9,800 ft. 		13.3%
Subalpine 3,000 to 4,000 meters
9,800 to 13,100 ft. 		14.9%
Alpine 4,000 to 5,000 meters
13,100 to 16,400 ft. 		10.6%
Nival above 5,000 meters 11.5%
Trans-Himalayan

3,000 to 6,400 meters
9,800 to 21,000 ft. 		14.8%

Mountains

Transport

Gorkha town has daily bus services to and from Kathmandu (four or five hrs) and Pokhara (three hours).

Demographics

At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Gorkha District had a population of 271,061.

As their first language, 73.0% spoke Nepali, 13.4% Gurung, 4.7% Magar, 3.8% Tamang, 1.1% Ghale, 0.9% Urdu, 0.7% Newari, 0.6% Kumhali, 0.6% Chepang, 0.5% Bajjika, 0.2% Bhojpuri, 0.2% Yolmo and 0.2% other languages.

Ethnicity/caste: 19.8% were Khas/Chhetri, 15.2% Hill Brahmin, 11.6% Magar, 11.5% Gurung, 7.8% Newar, 7.6% Sarki, 5.6% Kami, 4.8% Tamang, 3.0% Damai/Dholi, 3.0% Kumal, 2.5% Brahmu/Baramo, 1.9% Ghale, 1.3% Chepang/Praja, 1.1% Musalman, 1.0% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.8% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.3% Darai, 0.3% Thakuri, 0.2% Majhi, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% Gaine, 0.1% Rai, 0.1% Tharu and 0.2% others.

Religion: 75.1% were Hindu, 19.1% Buddhist, 3.3% Christian, 1.1% Muslim, 0.6% Bon, 0.6% Prakriti and 0.1% others.

Literacy: 66.1% could both read and write, 2.4% could read but not write and 31.4% could neither read nor write.

Historical population
Census yearPop.±% p.a.
1981 231,294—    
1991 252,524+0.88%
2001 288,134+1.33%
2011 271,061−0.61%
2021 252,201−0.72%
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Source: Citypopulation

Health care

Surgeons in Amppipal

Following is the data obtained from the PHASE Nepal website:

  • Central/regional/zonal hospitals: 0
  • District hospitals: 2
  • Primary healthcare centres: 3
  • Health posts: 10
  • Sub-health post: 55
  • Number of doctors: 8

A district hospital is in Gorkha, the municipal hospital in Amppipal is supported by a German NGO.

The small health centers in many village development committees (VDCs) are without Auxiliary Health Workers (AHWs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs). So, people seeking emergency health assistance have to travel a long distance to the district headquarters or Kathmandu or end up dying because of lack of treatment. Many people still believe in Dhami and Jhakri and are against taking medicine or going to the hospital for the treatment. An NGO, PHASE Nepal provides many health care facilities and training programs to three VDCs: Sirdibas, Bihi/Prok and Chumchet. Many people residing in these VDCs have benefited from the program.

Educational status

Gorkha students after earthquake

As per the National Population and Housing Census of Nepal 2011, the literacy rate of Gorkha is 66.34%. The female literacy rate is 59.44% and the male literacy rate is 75.09%.

Administration

The district consists of 11 Municipalities, out of which two are urban municipalities and nine are rural municipalities. These are as follows:

Former Village Development Committees

Prior to the restructuring of the district, Gorkha District consisted of the following municipalities and Village development committees:

Gorkha district with VDCs

See also

References

  1. "Dakshinkali and Manakamana Temple tours". Mission Eco Trek. Archived from the original on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2014-08-13.
  2. 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 Nov 22, 2013
  3. Shrestha, Mani R.; Rokaya, Maan B.; Ghimire, Suresh K. (2005). "Vegetation pattern of Trans-Himalayan zone in the North-West Nepal". Nepal Journal of Plant Sciences. 1: 129–135. Retrieved Feb 7, 2014.
  4. Banerji, Gargi; Basu, Sejuti. "Climate Change and Himalayan Cold Deserts: Mapping vulnerability and threat to ecology and indigenous livelihoods" (PDF). Pragya. Gurgaon, Haryana, India. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  5. "Gorkha, Gorkha, Nepal, Kathmandu & Surrounds | TourismKathmandu.com". www.tourismkathmandu.com. Retrieved 2023-01-08.
  6. NepalMap Language
  7. NepalMap Caste
  8. NepalMap Religion
  9. NepalMap Literacy
  10. "NEPAL: Administrative Division". www.citypopulation.de.
  11. "Project Area: Gorkha". PHASE Nepal.
  12. "स्थानिय तह" (in Nepali). Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration. Archived from the original on 31 August 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.

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