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Kanchanpur District, Administrative district in Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal.

The district spans 1,610 square kilometers between the Siwalik hills and Terai plains, with elevations ranging from 160 to 1,528 meters above sea level.

The territory became part of Nepal in 1860 through the Treaty of Transit, after previously being under British India following the Anglo-Nepalese War.

The population includes substantial Chhetri, Tharu, and Hill Brahmin communities, with Doteli, Tharu, and Nepali as primary spoken languages in the region.

The district headquarters in Bhimdatta city manages administrative functions for 111,217 households and coordinates services across multiple municipalities and rural areas.

The Mahakali River forms a natural border with India, featuring a 1,457-meter suspension bridge that connects the two countries through the district.

Location: Mahakali Zone

Location: Sudurpashchim Province

Capital city: Bhimdatta

Website: http://ddckanchanpur.gov.np

GPS coordinates: 28.83333,80.33333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:13

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