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| name = Parbat District
| name = Parbat/Parvat/Parwat
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'''Parbat District''' ({{langx|ne|{{ill|पर्वत जिल्ला|ne|vertical-align=sup}}}} {{IPA-ne|pʌɾbʌt||Parvat.ogg|Listen}}, is a hilly area of Nepal. It is a part of [[Gandaki Province]] and one of the seventy-seven [[districts of Nepal]]. The district, with [[Kusma, Nepal|Kusma]] as its district headquarters, covers an area of {{cvt|494|km2}} and has a population (2001) of 157,826. It is the fourth-smallest district of Nepal with 47 village development committees (VDCs) currently (before Kushma Municipality was formed, the total VDCs were 55.).
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'''Parbat District''' ({{lang-ne|[[:ne:पर्वत जिल्ला|पर्वत जिल्ला]]}}{{Audio|Parvat.ogg|Listen}}, is a hilly area of Nepal. It is a part of [[Gandaki Pradesh]] and one of the seventy-seven [[Districts of Nepal|districts]] of [[Nepal]], a [[landlocked]] country of [[South Asia]]. The district, with [[Kusma, Nepal|Kusma]] as its district headquarters, covers an area of {{cvt|494|km2}} and has a population (2001) of 157,826. It is the fourth smallest district of Nepal with 47 VDCs currently (before Kushma Municipality was formed, total VDCs remained 55.). It is mainly famous for the [[Gupteshwar Cave]], which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during [[Maha Shivaratri|Shivaratri]]. [[Patheshwari Temple]] is the most famous temple of [[Kushma]] located at [[Katuwa Chaupari]] of Kushma-09. Patheshwori Mandir has lots of sub-temples inside like Ram Janaki Mandir, Bhagwati, Devi, Hanuman, and others. Alapeshwar cave is a famous cave in this district. It is also noted for the Dahere Deurali Temple, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during [[Balachaturdanshai]]. [[Kamadhenu Mandir]] is another famous temple of Parbat district which is located in Khurkot development committee. Recently the Modi hydro project of 10 M.W. has been constructed in this district. Parbat's biggest playground lies in Phalewas village named Majhi Chour and Indra Chour.
The district is mainly known for the [[Gupteswar Cave|Gupteshwar Cave]], which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during the Hindu festival of [[Maha Shivaratri|Shivaratri]]. [[Patheshwari Temple]] is a notable temple in [[Kushma]] located at [[Katuwa Chaupari]] in Kushma-09. Patheshwori Mandir has many sub-temples inside like Ram Janaki Mandir, Bhagwati, Devi, Hanuman, and others. Alapeshwar cave is a cave in this district. It is also noted for the Dahere Deurali Temple, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during [[Bala Chaturdashi]]. [[Kamadhenu Mandir]] is another temple in Parbat district that is located in the Khurkot development committee. Recently the Modi hydro project of 10 M.W. has been constructed in this district. Parbat's biggest playground lies in Phalewas village named Majhi Chour and Indra Chour.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}


==Geography and climate==
==Geography and climate==
Parbat district is a beautiful district with diversified geographical features. It extends from 28<sup>0</sup> 00’ 19" N to 28<sup>0</sup> 23’ 59" N latitude and 83<sup>0</sup> 33’ 40" E to 83<sup>0</sup> 49’ 30" E longitude
Parbat district has diversified geographical features.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}} It extends from 28<sup>0</sup> 00’ 19" N to 28<sup>0</sup> 23’ 59" N latitude and 83<sup>0</sup> 33’ 40" E to 83<sup>0</sup> 49’ 30" E longitude
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| author-link = Lillesø, J-P.B., T.B. Shrestha, L.P. Dhakal, R.P. Nayaju and R. Shrestha
| author-link = Lillesø, J-P.B., T.B. Shrestha, L.P. Dhakal, R.P. Nayaju and R. Shrestha
| title = The Map of Potential Vegetation of Nepal - a forestry/agroecological/biodiversity classification system
| title = The Map of Potential Vegetation of Nepal - a forestry/agroecological/biodiversity classification system
| series = Forest & Landscape Development and Environment Series 2-2005 and CFC-TIS Document Series No.110.
| series = Forest & Landscape Development and Environment Series 2-2005 and CFC-TIS Document Series No.110.
| year = 2005
| year = 2005
| url = http://curis.ku.dk/ws/files/20497354/de2_001.pdf
| url = http://curis.ku.dk/ws/files/20497354/de2_001.pdf
| isbn = 87-7903-210-9
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| Upper [[Tropical climate|Tropical]]
| Upper [[Tropical climate|Tropical]]
| 300 to 1,000 meters<br>1,000 to 3,300&nbsp;ft.
| 300 to 1,000 meters<br />1,000 to 3,300&nbsp;ft.
| 17.8%
| 17.8%
|-
|-
| [[Subtropics|Subtropical]]
| [[Subtropics|Subtropical]]
| 1,000 to 2,000 meters<br>3,300 to 6,600&nbsp;ft.
| 1,000 to 2,000 meters<br />3,300 to 6,600&nbsp;ft.
| 66.9%
| 66.9%
|-
|-
| [[Temperate climate|Temperate]]
| [[Temperate climate|Temperate]]
| 2,000 to 3,000 meters<br>6,400 to 9,800&nbsp;ft.
| 2,000 to 3,000 meters<br />6,400 to 9,800&nbsp;ft.
| 14.0%
| 14.0%
|-
|-
| [[Montane ecology#Subalpine zone|Subalpine]]
| [[Montane ecology#Subalpine zone|Subalpine]]
| 3,000 to 4,000 meters<br>9,800 to 13,100&nbsp;ft.
| 3,000 to 4,000 meters<br />9,800 to 13,100&nbsp;ft.
| &nbsp;1.4%
| &nbsp;1.4%
|}
|}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
At the time of the [[2011 Nepal census]], Parbat District had a population of 146,590. Of these, 91.6% spoke [[Nepali language|Nepali]], 4.1% [[Magar language|Magar]], 3.0% [[Gurung language|Gurung]] and 0.6% [[Newar language|Newari]] as their first language.<ref>[https://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/upLoads/2018/12/Volume05Part02.pdf 2011 Nepal Census, Social Characteristics Tables]</ref>
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* At the time of the [[2011 Nepal census]], Parbat District had a population of 146,590.
* As their first language, 91.7% spoke [[Nepali language|Nepali]], 4.1% [[Magar language|Magar]], 3.0% [[Gurung language|Gurung]], 0.6% [[Newar language|Newari]], 0.1% [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]], 0.1% [[Hindi]], 0.1% [[Maithili language|Maithili]], 0.1% [[Tamang language|Tamang]] and 0.1% other languages.<ref>[https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=LANGUAGE&primary_geo_id=district-52&geo_ids=district-52,province-4,country-NP NepalMap Language]</ref>
* Ethnicity/caste: 35.8% were [[Bahun|Hill Brahmin]], 17.3% [[Chhetri]], 11.0% [[Magars|Magar]], 9.2% [[Kami (caste)|Kami]], 7.5% [[Damai]]/Dholi, 6.7% [[Sarki (ethnic group)|Sarki]], 3.7% [[Gurung people|Gurung]], 2.5% [[Thakuri]], 2.4% [[Newar people|Newar]], 1.4% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.5% Gharti/[[Bhujel]], 0.4% [[Nepalese Muslims|Musalman]], 0.3% [[Kumal people|Kumal]], 0.2% Majhi, 0.2% [[Tamang people|Tamang]], 0.1% Bote, 0.1% [[Chhantyal]], 0.1% [[Rai people|Rai]], 0.1% [[Thakali people|Thakali]], 0.1% [[Tharu people|Tharu]] and 0.2% others.<ref>[https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=CASTE&primary_geo_id=district-52&geo_ids=district-52,province-4,country-NP NepalMap Caste]</ref>
* Religion: 89.5% were [[Hinduism in Nepal|Hindu]], 9.3% [[Buddhism in Nepal|Buddhist]], 0.5% [[Christianity in Nepal|Christian]], 0.4% [[Islam in Nepal|Muslim]], 0.2% [[Bon]] and 0.1% others.<ref>[https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=RELIGION&primary_geo_id=district-52&geo_ids=district-52,province-4,country-NP NepalMap Religion]</ref>
* Literacy: 73.8% could read and write, 2.3% could only read and 23.9% could neither read nor write.<ref>[https://nepalmap.org/data/table/?table=LITERACY_SEX&primary_geo_id=district-52&geo_ids=district-52,province-4,country-NP NepalMap Literacy]</ref>


==Political division==
==Political division==
Entire Parbat district which had earlier 55 VDCs is now divided into 2 municipalities and 5 rural municipalities (gaunpalika) as listed below:
Entire Parbat district which had earlier 55 VDCs is now divided into 2 municipalities and 5 rural municipalities (gaunpalika) as listed below:
# [[Kusma, Nepal|Kusma Municipality]]
# [[Kushma|Kushma Municipality]]
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#[[:ne:फलेवास_नगरपालिका|Phalewas Municipality]]
#[[Jaljala rural municipality]] [https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%81%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE]
#[[Jaljala rural municipality]] [{{ill|%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%81%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE|ne|vertical-align=sup}}]
#{{ill|Paiyun Rural Municipality|ne|पैयूं गाउँपालिका|vertical-align=sup}}
#[[:ne:पैयूं_गाउँपालिका|Paiyun Rural Municipality]]
#[[:ne:महाशिला_गाउँपालिका|Mahashila Rural Municipality]]
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#[[:ne:मोदी_गाउँपालिका|Modi Rural Municipality]]
# [[Bihadi Rural Municipality]]
# [[Bihadi Rural Municipality]]
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==Village development committees (VDCs) and municipalities==
==Village development committees (VDCs) and municipalities==
[[Image:NepalParbatDistrictmap.png|thumb|right|300px|Map of the VDCs in Parbat District]]
[[Image:NepalParbatDistrictmap.png|thumb|right|300px|Map of the VDCs in Parbat District]]
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==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090420111240/http://www.kushmaparbat.com/ www.kushmaparbat.com(first web site about parbat kushma & parbateli)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090420111240/http://www.kushmaparbat.com/ www.kushmaparbat.com(first web site about parbat kushma & parbateli)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090228055655/http://www.parbatjilla.com/ parbatjilla.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090228055655/http://www.parbatjilla.com/ parbatjilla.com]
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Revision as of 01:17, 31 December 2024

Parbat/Parvat/Parwat
पर्वत जिल्ला
District
Parbat District
Kushma, headquarter of Parbat district
Panoramic view of Kushma, headquarter of Parbat district
Location of Parbat (dark yellow) in Gandaki Province
Location of Parbat (dark yellow) in Gandaki Province
Country Nepal
ProvinceGandaki Province
Government
 • TypeCoordination committee
 • BodyDCC, Parbat
Area
 • Total
494 km2 (191 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
145,586
 • Density290/km2 (760/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:45 (NPT)
Telephone Code067
Websitedccparbat.gov.np/en/

Parbat District (Nepali: पर्वत जिल्ला [ne] [pʌɾbʌt] ⓘ, is a hilly area of Nepal. It is a part of Gandaki Province and one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The district, with Kusma as its district headquarters, covers an area of 494 km2 (191 sq mi) and has a population (2001) of 157,826. It is the fourth-smallest district of Nepal with 47 village development committees (VDCs) currently (before Kushma Municipality was formed, the total VDCs were 55.).

The district is mainly known for the Gupteshwar Cave, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during the Hindu festival of Shivaratri. Patheshwari Temple is a notable temple in Kushma located at Katuwa Chaupari in Kushma-09. Patheshwori Mandir has many sub-temples inside like Ram Janaki Mandir, Bhagwati, Devi, Hanuman, and others. Alapeshwar cave is a cave in this district. It is also noted for the Dahere Deurali Temple, which is visited by thousands of pilgrims during Bala Chaturdashi. Kamadhenu Mandir is another temple in Parbat district that is located in the Khurkot development committee. Recently the Modi hydro project of 10 M.W. has been constructed in this district. Parbat's biggest playground lies in Phalewas village named Majhi Chour and Indra Chour.[citation needed]

Geography and climate

Parbat district has diversified geographical features.[citation needed] It extends from 280 00’ 19" N to 280 23’ 59" N latitude and 830 33’ 40" E to 830 49’ 30" E longitude

Climate Zone[1] Elevation Range % of Area
Upper Tropical 300 to 1,000 meters
1,000 to 3,300 ft. 		17.8%
Subtropical 1,000 to 2,000 meters
3,300 to 6,600 ft. 		66.9%
Temperate 2,000 to 3,000 meters
6,400 to 9,800 ft. 		14.0%
Subalpine 3,000 to 4,000 meters
9,800 to 13,100 ft. 		 1.4%

Demographics

Historical population
Census yearPop.±% p.a.
1981 128,400—    
1991 143,547+1.12%
2001 157,826+0.95%
2011 146,590−0.74%
2021 132,703−0.99%
Source: Citypopulation[2]

Political division

Entire Parbat district which had earlier 55 VDCs is now divided into 2 municipalities and 5 rural municipalities (gaunpalika) as listed below:

  1. Kushma Municipality
  2. Phalewas Municipality
  3. Jaljala rural municipality [[[%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%9C%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BE_%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%89%E0%A4%81%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B2%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%BE]] [ne]]
  4. Paiyun Rural Municipality
  5. Mahashila Rural Municipality
  6. Modi Rural Municipality
  7. Bihadi Rural Municipality

Village development committees (VDCs) and municipalities

Map of the VDCs in Parbat District

See also

References

  1. ^ 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., 2005, ISBN 87-7903-210-9, retrieved Nov 22, 2013
  2. ^ "NEPAL: Administrative Division". www.citypopulation.de.
  3. ^ NepalMap Language
  4. ^ NepalMap Caste
  5. ^ NepalMap Religion
  6. ^ NepalMap Literacy

"Districts of Nepal". Statoids.

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