Jumla District

Jumla District spans 2,531 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, with elevations ranging from 915 meters to 4,679 meters in western Nepal.

The district belonged to the Khasa Kingdom between the 11th and 13th centuries before emerging as the Kingdom of Jumla in 1404 under Baliraja's rule.

The population of 108,921 residents includes Chhetri, Hill Brahmin, and other ethnic groups who primarily communicate in Jumli Khas and Nepali languages.

Access to the district requires navigation through mountain routes, with consideration for weather conditions that vary significantly across different elevation zones.

Farmers in Jumla District cultivate Jumli Marshi rice at high altitudes, continuing an agricultural tradition that spans approximately 1,300 years.

Location: Karnali Zone

Location: Karnali Province

Capital city: Jumla

Website: http://ddcjumla.gov.np/

Website: http://ddcjumla.gov.np

GPS coordinates: 29.27528,82.18333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26