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Ramkot

रामकोट
Ramkot रामकोट
Village of Nagarjun Municipality
	Paddy field in Ramkot below a hill
	Ramkot Location in Nepal
	Coordinates: 27°43′N 85°15′E / 27.717°N 85.250°E
Country	Nepal
Province	Province No. 3
District	Kathmandu
Population (2011)
• Total	8,759
	50.2% males (4,399) and 49.8% females (4,360)
Time zone	UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time)

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Ramkot is a village of the Nagarjun Municipality, Bagmati Province, Nepal (formerly part of the village development committee). The 2011 Nepal census recorded that Ramkot had a population of 6,303 people in 1,427 independent households.^[2]

Ramkot is named after the Hindu deity, Rama. A local legend says that Rama spent a few days in Ramkot during exile and left behind a piece of his clothing,^[3] while another describes how Rama constructed a building to store his weapons, named Kot (house of keeping weapons). Sitapaila, an adjacent village, is named after Sita, Rama's wife, who is said to have visited the settlement.

Location

Dandapauwa

Dandapauwa (डाँडापौवा) (27°43′N 85°16′E / 27.717°N 85.267°E / 27.717; 85.267) is a ward of Ramkot that borders Taufical, Fasku, Puldol, JayantiGaun, and Gotamthok. The Manamati and Kolpini rivers flow through Dandapauwa, part of the district of Kathmandu.^[4]

Demographics

Ramkot is a Magar village.

Major demographic groups in Dandapauwa include Newar, Sanyasi, Brahmin, Chhetrie, and Tamang populations. The remaining population consists of Kashmiri, Tibetan, and Madhesi Muslims.

Economy

Most of the population engage in agriculture so local tunnels are often built for farming. A grain factory, noodle factory, bitumen factory, and a pharmacy operate in the region. However, the tobacco factory was closed in 2013^[when?] due to extreme pollution emissions.

Small-scale companies can also be found. Financial companies include Kotasya Bhairab and Shyameshwor^{[clarification needed]}, named after local temples.

Politics

Ramkot falls within the Kathmandu 9 parliamentary constituency. Since the 2017 national elections, the constituency has been represented by Krishna Gopal Shrestha of the Nepal Communist Party in the House of Representatives. Before the 2017 elections, the constituency was represented by Dhyan Govinda Ranjit of the Nepali Congress party, who was elected as a member of the Nepalese Constituent Assembly in the 2013 Nepalese Constituent Assembly election.^[5]

References

^ "Ramkot (Ward, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location".
^ "Nepal Census 2011 - Population of 753 Local Unit (Ward Level)" (PDF). Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2021-02-14.
^ "Relief yet to reach a village 4 km from Kathmandu". Hindustan Times. 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2021-02-15.
^ "Sita Ram Secondary School".
^ "Nepali Times | The Brief » Blog Archive » Vote counting, day II". Retrieved 2021-02-15.

[1] "Ramkot (Ward, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location".

[2] "Nepal Census 2011 - Population of 753 Local Unit (Ward Level)" (PDF). Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2021-02-14.

[3] "Relief yet to reach a village 4 km from Kathmandu". Hindustan Times. 2015-05-05. Retrieved 2021-02-15.

[4] "Sita Ram Secondary School".

[5] "Nepali Times | The Brief » Blog Archive » Vote counting, day II". Retrieved 2021-02-15.

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-The chief place of worship in Ayodhya is the site of the ancient citadel of Ramkot which stands on an elevated ground in the western part of the city. Although visited by pilgrims throughout the year, this sacred place attracts devotees from all over India and abroad, on `Ram Navami’, the day of Lord’s birth, which is celebrated with great pomp and show in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March–April).
+The chief place of worship in Ayodhya is the site of the ancient citadel of Ramkot which stands on an elevated ground in the western part of the village. Although visited by pilgrims throughout the year, this sacred place attracts devotees from all over India and abroad and on `Ram Navami’, the day of Lord’s birth, which is celebrated in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March–April).
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-|population_note                =50.2% of the population are males (4,399), and females make up 49.8 (4,360)<ref>https://www.citypopulation.de/php/nepal-kathmanduvalley.php?cityid=270046</ref>
+|population_note                = 50.2% males (4,399) and 49.8% females (4,360)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/php/nepal-kathmanduvalley.php?cityid=270046|title = Ramkot (Ward, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location}}</ref>
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-'''Ramkot''' is a [[village]] and former [[Village Development Committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committee]] that is now a part of [[Nagarjun Municipality]] in [[Province No. 3]] of central [[Nepal]]. At the time of the [[2011 Nepal census|2011 Nepal Census]], the ward had a population of 6,303 including 1,427 independent households.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Nepal Census 2011 - Population of 753 Local Unit (Ward Level)|url=https://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/upLoads/2018/12/Population_Ward_Level_753_Local_Unit.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2021-02-14|work=|publisher=Central Bureau of Statistics}}</ref> Ramkot was named after the [[Hindu deity]] [[Rama|Ram]], who was believed to have visited the village and left behind a piece of clothing during his many years of exile.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-05-05|title=Relief yet to reach a village 4 km from Kathmandu|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world/relief-yet-to-reach-a-village-4-kms-from-kathmandu/story-qyM6W8qcemQqziy6nM7zXO.html|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> Another legend describes how Lord Ram constructed a building in order to store his weapons, named 'Kot' (house of keeping weapons). [[Sitapaila]], an adjacent village, is named after [[Sita]], wife of Lord Ram, who was believed to have also visited the village.
+'''Ramkot''' is a [[village]] of the [[Nagarjun Municipality]], [[Bagmati Province]], [[Nepal]] (formerly part of the [[Village Development Committee (Nepal)|village development committee]]). The [[2011 Nepal census]] recorded that Ramkot had a population of 6,303 people in 1,427 independent households.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Nepal Census 2011 - Population of 753 Local Unit (Ward Level)|url=https://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/upLoads/2018/12/Population_Ward_Level_753_Local_Unit.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2021-02-14|publisher=Central Bureau of Statistics}}</ref>
+Ramkot is named after the [[Hindu deity]], [[Rama]]. A local legend says that Rama spent a few days in Ramkot during exile and left behind a piece of his clothing,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-05-05|title=Relief yet to reach a village 4 km from Kathmandu|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world/relief-yet-to-reach-a-village-4-kms-from-kathmandu/story-qyM6W8qcemQqziy6nM7zXO.html|access-date=2021-02-15|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> while another describes how Rama constructed a building to store his weapons, named Kot (house of keeping weapons). [[Sitapaila]], an adjacent village, is named after [[Sita]], Rama's wife, who is said to have visited the settlement.
-== Location and Area==
-Switzerland Park in [[Dahachok|Dahachowk]]<ref>{{Cite web| title=Switzerland Park, Nepal - Nepal Welfare|url=http://www.nepalwelfare.org/project/switzerland-park|access-date=2021-02-19|website=www.nepalwelfare.org}}</ref> is a popular picnic spot. [[Kalu Pande|Kalu Pandey]]'s grave, Bindhyabasini Temple, and Manakamana Temple are popular places to visit. Kalu Pandey's grave is a historical hill station related to [[King Prithvi Narayan Shah]]. From there, one can observe three major cities of the [[Kathmandu Valley]].
+== Location==
 ===Dandapauwa===
-'''Dandapauwa''' डाँडापौवा ({{coord|27|43|N|85|16|E|display=inline|region:NP_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki}}) is a ward of Ramkot, Nepal. It borders Taufical, [[Fasku]], Puldol, JayantiGaun, and Gotamthok. The Manamati and Kolpini rivers flow through Dandapauwa. And is in the district of "Kathmandu".
+Dandapauwa (डाँडापौवा) ({{coord|27|43|N|85|16|E|display=inline|region:NP_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki}}) is a ward of Ramkot that borders Taufical, [[Fasku]], Puldol, JayantiGaun, and Gotamthok. The Manamati and Kolpini rivers flow through Dandapauwa, part of the district of Kathmandu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://edusanjal.com/school/sita-ram-higher-secondary-school/|title = Sita Ram Secondary School}}</ref>
+== Demographics ==
-==== School and colleges ====
+Ramkot is a [[Magars|Magar]] village.
-Shishu Nikunja School, Mahamanju Shree School, Gajurmukhee Secondary Boarding School, Daisy Educational Academy, Nabin Jyoti school, Ratna Rajya Madhyamic Bidhyala, and Sitaram Higher Secondary School are the only schools in this area.<ref>{{Cite web| title=Sita Ram Higher Secondary School, Ramkot-4, Dandapauwa - Kathmandu|url=http://wikimapia.org/20007913/Sita-Ram-Higher-Secondary-School-Ramkot-4-Dandapauwa|access-date=2021-02-19|website=wikimapia.org|language=en}}</ref>
+Major demographic groups in Dandapauwa include [[Newar]], [[Sanyasi]], [[Brahmin]], Chhetrie, and [[Tamang people|Tamang]] populations. The remaining population consists of [[Kashmiris|Kashmiri]], [[Tibetan people|Tibetan]], and [[Madheshi people|Madhesi]] Muslims.
-Sitaram and Ratna Rajya is a government high school.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}}
-Another government-owned primary school is Jyothi Primary School..
-==== Demographics ====
+== Economy ==
+Most of the population engage in [[agriculture]] so local tunnels are often built for farming. A grain factory, noodle factory, bitumen factory, and a pharmacy operate in the region. However, the tobacco factory was closed in 2013{{when|date=January 2014}} due to extreme pollution emissions.
-Major demographic groups in Dandapauwa include [[Newar]], [[Sanyasi |Sanyasi,]] [[Brahmin]], Chhetrie, and [[Tamang]] populations. [[Muslims]]{{Which|date=March 2021}} make up the rest.
+Small-scale companies can also be found. Financial companies include Kotasya Bhairab and Shyameshwor{{clarify|date=March 2021}}, named after local temples.
-==== Economy ====
-Most of the population is engaged in agriculture, where local tunnels are often built for farming. A grain factory, noodle factory, bitumen factory, and medical pharma operate in the region. However, the tobacco factory was closed in 2013{{when|date=January 2014}} due to extreme pollution emissions.
-Small-scale industry and companies can also be found. The finances are Kotasya Bhairab and Shyameshwor, named after local temples. Rupesh Computers Inc., today known only as Rupesh Inc<ref>{{cite web|last=Poudel|first=Rupesh|date=2013-12-27|title=Rupesh Inc|url=http://www.rupesh-inc.blogspot.com|accessdate=2014-02-21|publisher=Rupesh-inc.blogspot.com}}</ref>. is also located there<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rupesh-inc.tk |title=Innovation Cup |publisher=Rupesh-inc.tk |date= |accessdate=2014-02-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rupeshinc.wix.com/rupesh |title=Rupesh Inc |publisher=Rupeshinc.wix.com |date= |accessdate=2014-01-17}}</ref>.
-==== Temples ====
-Many notable temples are located in Dandapauwa, including the Mahankal, Shyameshwor, Mahadev mandir of Gothamthok, Kaudu Bhagwati, Panchakanya mandir in purigaun, Ichangu Narayan, Kallabari, Chundevi, Bhimsen Mandir Indradaha, Manakamana at top of Dahachowk and Radha - Krishna Mandir temples. Shyameshwor is notable for [[Shivaratri]] and Radha Krishna Mandir is famous for Shree [[Krishna Janmashtami|Krishna Janma Ashtami]]. {{citation needed|date=January 2014}}
-Jothishwor Mahadev mandir is located in the heart of Toufic.
 ==Politics==
-Ramkot falls within the [[Kathmandu 9 (constituency)|Kathmandu 9]] parliamentary constituency. Since the 2017 national elections, the constituency in the [[House of Representatives (Nepal)|House of Representatives]] is represented by [[Krishna Gopal Shrestha]] of the [[Nepal Communist Party]]. Before the 2017 elections, the constituency was represented by [[Dhyan Govinda Ranjit]] of the [[Nepali Congress]] party, who was elected as a member of [[Nepalese Constituent Assembly]] in the [[2013 Nepalese Constituent Assembly election]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nepali Times {{!}} The Brief » Blog Archive » Vote counting, day II|url=https://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2013/11/21/vote-counting-day-ii/|access-date=2021-02-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
+Ramkot falls within the [[Kathmandu 9 (constituency)|Kathmandu 9]] parliamentary constituency. Since the 2017 national elections, the constituency has been represented by [[Krishna Gopal Shrestha]] of the [[Nepal Communist Party]] in the [[House of Representatives (Nepal)|House of Representatives]]. Before the 2017 elections, the constituency was represented by [[Dhyan Govinda Ranjit]] of the [[Nepali Congress]] party, who was elected as a member of the [[Nepalese Constituent Assembly]] in the [[2013 Nepalese Constituent Assembly election]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nepali Times {{!}} The Brief » Blog Archive » Vote counting, day II|url=https://www.nepalitimes.com/blogs/thebrief/2013/11/21/vote-counting-day-ii/|access-date=2021-02-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
 ==References==

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