Diktel Rupakot Municipality
Fact sheet
Diktel Rupakot Municipality lies in Khotang District of Province 1. It was established in 2073 BS. Lafyang, Kalle, Bamrang, Nerpa, Chiuridanda, Nirmali danda, Ratheka Kharmi, Jalpa, Nunthala, Buipa, Bijaykharka VDC’s were merged to form Diktel Rupakot Municipality. Out of the total population in the municiplaity 23.17% speak Chamling language. 36.98% of population are Rai and 17.83% are Chhetris. Percentage share of Diktel Rupakot Municipality to total urban population is 0.28% only.
Budget for fiscal year 2078/79 (‘000)
850862
Literacy Rate of the Municipality (both sex)
74.91%
Number of voters registered in the election commission
26283
Voters
Households with access to safe drinking water
81.13%
Socio-Economic Indicators
| Municipality Fact Sheet | Indicators |
|---|---|
| Established Year (BS) | 2073 |
| Federal State | Province 1 |
| District | Khotang |
| Area (sq. km) | 246.51 |
| No. of Wards | 15 |
| Population (2011) | 46903 |
| Female Population | 25304 |
| Male Population | 21599 |
| Sex Ratio (M: F) | 85.36 |
| Total Household | 10050 |
| Average Household Size | 4.67 |
| Density of Population (persons/sq. km.) | 190.27 |
| Population by major ethnic group | |
| Rai | 17347 |
| Chhetri | 8365 |
| Brahmin Hill | 5934 |
| Newar | 3621 |
| Kami | 2352 |
| Population by major mother toungue | |
| Nepali | 24201 |
| Chamling | 10866 |
| Newar | 2352 |
| Sampang | 2270 |
| Dumi | 2190 |
| Literacy Rate (%) | |
| Both Sex | 74.91 |
| Male | 83.42 |
| Female | 67.74 |
| Growth Rate (2001-2011) | |
| Total No. of Voters | 26283 |
| Ranking Among Municipalities | |
| By Area | 43 |
| By Population | 127 |
| By Density of Population | 232 |
| Percentage Share to District Population (%) | 22.73 |
| Percentage Share to Total Urban Population (%) | 0.28 |
| Percentage Share to District Area (%) | 15.49 |
| Households with Access to Safe Drinking Water (%) | 81.13 |
| Households using Wood as Fuel for cooking | 96.13 |
| Households with Access to Electricity (%) | 72.26 |
| Households without Access to Toilet Facility (%) | 19.17 |
| Population per km of Road | |
| Schools | 107 |
| Community | 95 |
| Institutional | 12 |
| Banks and financial Institutions | |
| Banks | 8 |
| Life Insurance Companies | 6 |
| Micro finance | 8 |
| Number of Cooperatives | 61 |