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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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-'''Ramkot''' is a [[village]] of the [[Nagarjun Municipality]] in [[Province No. 3]] of central [[Nepal]] (formerly part of the [[Village Development Committee (Nepal)|Village Development Committee]]). The [[2011 Nepal census|2011 Nepal Census]] recorded that Ramkot has 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|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|accessdate=2021-02-14|work=|publisher=Central Bureau of Statistics}}</ref>
+'''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 was named after the [[Hindu deity|Hindu deity,]] [[Rama|Ram]]. A local legend recants that Ram 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> Another legend describes how [[Rama|Lord Ram]] constructed a building to store his weapons, named 'Kot' (house of keeping weapons). [[Sitapaila]], an adjacent village, is named after [[Sita]], spouse of Lord Ram, who was said to have also visited the settlement.
+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==
-Ramkot is quite remote, but has multiple landmarks such as the popular picnic spot Switzerland Park in [[Dahachok]].<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> [[Kalu Pande]]'s grave, [[Bindhyabasini Temple]], and [[Manakamana Temple]] are also popular places to visit. Kalu Pande's grave is a historical hill station related to [[King Prithivi Narayan Shah|King Prithvi Narayan Shah]]. From there, one can observe the three major cities of [[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, bordering Taufical, [[Fasku]], Puldol, JayantiGaun, and Gotamthok. The Manamati and Kolpini rivers flow through Dandapauwa, part of 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 ==
-<ref>https://edusanjal.com/school/sita-ram-higher-secondary-school/</ref>== Schools and Colleges ==
+Ramkot is a [[Magars|Magar]] village.
-There are several schools in this area: 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.<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-owned high school.{{citation needed|date=January 2014}} A government-owned primary school is Jyothi Primary School.
-== Demographics ==
-Major demographic groups in Dandapauwa include [[Newar]], [[Sanyasi]], [[Brahmin]], Chhetrie, and [[Tamang]] populations. The remaining population consists of [[Kashmiris|Kashmiri]], [[Tibetan people|Tibetan]], and [[Madheshi people|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|date=January 2014}} due to extreme pollution emissions.
+Small-scale companies can also be found. Financial companies include Kotasya Bhairab and Shyameshwor{{clarify|date=March 2021}}, named after local temples.
-Small-scale companies can also be found. The finances are Kotasya Bhairab and Shyameshwor{{clarify|date=March 2021}}, named after local temples. Rupesh Computers Inc., which today is 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 ==
-There are many notable temples in this area, including the Mahankal, Shyameshwor, Mahadev mandir of Gothamthok, Kaudu Bhagwati, Panchakanya mandir in purigaun, Ichangu Narayan, Kallabari, Chundevi, Bhimsen Mandir Indradaha, and Manakamana the 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]].  As the nation of Nepal is primarily Buddhist, many of the notable temples in Ramkot are Mahayana Buddhist as well.  {{citation needed|date=January 2014}} Jothishwor Mahadev Mandir is in the heart of Toufic.
 ==Politics==

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Headquarters: Kathmandu
	Metropolitan cities	Kathmandu
	Municipalities	Budanilkantha Chandragiri Dakshinkali Gokarneshwar Kageshwari Manohara Kirtipur Nagarjun Shankharapur Tarakeshwar Tokha
	Former VDCs	Aalapot Baad Bhanjyang Bajrayogini Balambu Baluwa Bhadrabas Bhimdhunga Chalnakhel Chapali Bhadrakali Chhaimale Chobhar Chauketar Dahachok Chunikhel Daanchhi Dhapasi Dharmasthali Gapalphedi Gokarna Goldhunga Gongabu Gothatar Ichankhu Narayan Indrayani Jhor Mahankal Jitpurphedi Jorpati Kabhresthali Kapan Khadka Bhadrakali Kirtipur Chitubihar Koteshwar Lapsiphedi Machhegaun Mahadevsthan Mahankal Manmaiju Matatirtha Mulpani Nanglebhare Naikap Naya Bhanjyang Naikap Purano Bhanjyang Nayapati Phutung Pukhulachhi Ramkot Sangla Satungal Syuchatar Sheshnarayan Sitapaila Sokhek Sundarijal Suntol Talku Dudechaur Thankot Tinthana Tokha Chandeshwari Tokha Saraswati