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Sunsari District

Coordinates: 26°36′07″N 87°08′51″E / 26.602019°N 87.147550°E / 26.602019; 87.147550
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Sunsari District
Nepali: सुनसरी जिल्ला
District
Night view of Dharan, Itahari and Tarahara, Barahakshetra Temple, Dharan Clock Tower
Location of Sunsari District in Province
Location of Sunsari District in Province
Country Nepal
ProvinceKoshi Pradesh
Established1962
Admin HQInaruwa
Government
 • TypeDistrict Coordination Committee
 • BodySunsari DDC
 • CDORamchandra Tiwari
 • HeadRajan Mehta (NC)
 • Deputy HeadKamala Dahal
 • District courtSunsari District court
 • ConstituenciesParliamentary constituencies 4 Provincial constituencies 8
Area
 • Total
1,257 km2 (485 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
934,461
 • Rank5
 • Density740/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Ethnic groupsBahun, Chhetri, Madheshi, Limbu, Tamang
 • HDI0.5466(medium)
 • Male ♂/Female♀100/94
Education
 • Literacy rate78.1%
Time zoneUTC+05:45 (NST)
Telephone Code025
Official languageNepali
Other (s) LanguagesMaithili, Limbu, Tharu
WebsiteDDC, Sunsari
DAO, Sunsari

Sunsari District is one of 14 districts in Koshi province of eastern Nepal. The district is located in the eastern part of the Outer Terai and covers an area of 1,257 km2 (485 sq mi). According to the 2021 Nepal census, the population was 926,962 [1] The district headquarters is located in Inaruwa.

The area was originally part of Morang District but became its own district in 1962 when Nepal was divided into 14 zones and 75 districts. Major cities in Sunsari district are Inaruwa, Itahari, Jhumka, Dharan, and Duhabi. Some religious places of this district are Budha Subba Temple, Ramdhuni, Chataradham, Baraha, Bishnupaduka, Dantakali, and Pindeshor Babadham.

Sunsari,Morang, and Jhapa were historically part of Mithila due to their cultural, linguistic, and political ties. Mithila, an ancient kingdom ruled by theVideha dynasty, extended its influence into these regions. The Maithili language, Madhesi culture, and religious connections to Janakpur further reinforce this link. Trade routes and administrative ties also connected these areas to Mithila. Though modern borders separate them, their shared heritage with Mithila remains significant.

Administration

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The district consists of two Sub-metropolitan Cities, four urban municipalities and six rural municipalities.[2] These are as follows:[3]

Sub-metropolitan cities

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Municipalities

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Rural municipalities

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Geography and climate

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Map
Map
Climate Zone[4] Elevation Range % of Area
Lower Tropical below 300 m (980 ft) 86.6%
Upper Tropical 300–1,000 m (980–3,280 ft)  7.8%
Subtropical 1,000–2,000 m (3,300–6,600 ft)  2.0%

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1981 344,594—    
1991 463,481+3.01%
2001 625,633+3.05%
2011 763,487+2.01%
2021 934,461+2.04%
Sources:[5]

2021

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According to the 2021 Nepal census, 926962 people reside in Sunsari in 212545 households with average family size of 4.36. Out of total population, 48.4% male and 51.6% Female.
Literacy
Literacy rate of Sunsari is 78.1. Male has 84.6% and Female has 72.1%. Different level of Study is shown:

Education in Sunsari
  1. Early Childhood (4.6%)
  2. Primary Education (28%)
  3. lower Secondary (18.8%)
  4. SLC/SEE (12.2%)
  5. Higher Secondary (16.8%)
  6. Intermediate (12.6%)
  7. Graduate (3.7%)
  8. Post-graduate and above (1.5%)

In 10+2 or equivalent, 39.3% study management, 26.3% Education, 11.6% Humanities and 8.1 Science.

2021

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At the time of the 2021 Nepal census, Sunsari District had a population of 926,962 .

The most spoken language isMaithili: 38.8% spoke Maithili, followed by 26.5% Nepali.[6]

Language in Sunsari (2021)[7]
Religion Percent
Maithili
 
 38.8%
Nepali
 
 26.5%
Tharu
 
 10.7%
Urdu
 
 7.6%
Urau
 
 1.9%
Limbu
 
 1.0%
Rai
 
 1.2%
Newar
 
 1.1%
Tamang
 
 1.0%

Ethnicity/caste: 11.3% were Muslim, 10.7% Tharu, 9.2% Chhetri, 7.9% Hill Brahmin, 6.6% Rai, 4.3% Yadav, 4.2% Kushwaha, 3.8% Newar, 3.4% Musahar, 3.2% Limbu, 3.1% Jhangad/Dhagar, 2.3% Tamang, 2.3% Teli, 2.2% Kami, 2.0% Magar, 1.6% Dhanuk, 1.5% Bantar/Sardar, 1.2% Chamar/Harijan/Ram, 1.1% Halwai, 1.0% Damai/Dholi, 1.0% Gurung, 0.8% Kathabaniyan, 0.8% Khatwe, 0.6% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.6% Majhi, 0.6% Mallaha, 0.6% Marwadi, 0.6% other Terai, 0.5% Terai Brahmin, 0.5% Dhimal, 0.5% Hajam/Thakur, 0.5% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.4% Dusadh/Paswan/Pasi, 0.4% Kulung, 0.4% Sarki, 0.3% Bantawa, 0.3% Bengali, 0.3% Gaderi/Bhedihar, 0.3% Kalwar, 0.3% Kewat, 0.3% Khawas, 0.3% Sarbaria, 0.3% Tatma/Tatwa, 0.2% Badhaee, 0.2% Chamling, 0.2% Dom, 0.2% Kayastha, 0.2% Kumal, 0.2% Kumhar, 0.2% Rajbanshi, 0.2% Rajput, 0.2% Sherpa, 0.2% Sudhi, 0.2% Sunuwar, 0.1% Amat, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% Baraee, 0.1% Bhote, 0.1% Danuwar, 0.1% Dhobi, 0.1% Kurmi, 0.1% Lohar, 0.1% Munda, 0.1% Nuniya, 0.1% Pattharkatta/Kushwadiya, 0.1% Punjabi/Sikh, 0.1% Rajbhar, 0.1% Rajdhov, 0.1% Sonar, 0.1% Thakuri, 0.1% Thulung, 0.1% Yakkha and 0.3% others.[8]

Religion in Sunsari (2021)[9]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 73.6%
Islam
 
 11.3%
Kiratism
 
 6.9%
Buddhism
 
 4.4%
Prakriti
 
 1.9%
Christianity
 
 1.5%
Others
 
 0.5%

Religion: 73.6% were Hindu, 11.3% Muslim, 6.9% Kirati, 4.4% Buddhist, 1.9% Prakriti, 1.5% Christian, 0.1% Jain and 0.4% others.[10]

Literacy: 68.0% could read and write, 2.0% could only read and 29.9% could neither read nor write.[11]

Former VDCs

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Map of the VDCs in Sunsari District

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "नेपाल प्रदेश नं. १ सुनसरी". Sthaniya Taha. MoFAGA. 2017. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. ^ "स्थानिय तह". 103.69.124.141. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
  3. ^ "स्थानिय तह". 103.69.124.141. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  4. ^ Lillesø, J-P.B.; Shrestha, T.B.; Dhakal, L.P.; Nayaju, R.P.; Shrestha, R. (2005). 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. ISBN 87-7903-210-9.
  5. ^ "Nepal: Provinces and Districts". www.citypopulation.de.
  6. ^ NepalMap Language [1]
  7. ^ "NepalMap profile: Sunsari". NepalMap. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  8. ^ NepalMap Caste [2]
  9. ^ "NepalMap profile: Sunsari". NepalMap. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  10. ^ NepalMap Religion [3]
  11. ^ NepalMap Literacy [4]
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