Banke, Administrative district in Lumbini Province, Nepal
Banke District spans 2,337 square kilometers of land characterized by tropical climate and fertile plains near the Indian border at Uttar Pradesh.
The district experienced substantial population growth, rising from 205,323 residents in 1981 to 603,393 in 2021, marking a period of regional development.
The population includes diverse ethnic groups with Nepali speakers at 39%, followed by Awadhi at 24%, Urdu at 18.7%, and Tharu at 14.4%.
The district contains eight municipalities, including Nepalganj Sub-Metropolitan City and Kohalpur Municipality, with 81 administrative wards serving the population.
Two major rivers, the Rapti and Babai, flow through the district before crossing into India and joining the larger Karnali River system.
GPS coordinates: 28.09610,81.77144
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:18
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