
Bhatgaon, Nepal
भक्तपुर
Municipality in Bhaktapur District, Nepal
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Bhaktapur, known locally as Khwopa and historically called Bhadgaon, is a city in the east corner of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal located about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) from the capital city, Kathmandu. Bhaktapur is the smallest municipality of Nepal by size as well as the most densely populated. Along with Kathmandu and Lalitpur, Bhaktapur is one of the three main cities of the Kathmandu Valley and is a major Newar settlement of the country. The city is also known for its Newar tradition, cuisine and artisans. Bhaktapur suffered heavy damage in the April 2015 earthquake.
Quick facts
- Type
- municipality of Nepal, city wd
- Located in
- Bhaktapur District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) wd
- Population
- 81,748 (2011) wd
- Area
- 6.89 km² wd
- Elevation
- 1,401 m wd
- Established
- wd
- Official website
- bhaktapurmun.gov.np wd
- Coordinates
- 27.6833° N, 85.4167° E wd
Places in Bhatgaon, Nepal
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square — Royal square in Bhaktapur, Nepal
- Nyatapola Temple — Five tiered pagoda temple in Bhaktapur, Nepal
- Pujarimath Museum — Museum in Bhaktapur, Nepal
Nearby places
- Jhaukhel — 2 km
- Bhaktapur — 2 km
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square — 2 km
- Bhaktapur District — 2 km
- Nyatapola Temple — 2 km
- Pujarimath Museum — 2 km
Questions
- Where is Bhatgaon, Nepal located?
- Bhatgaon, Nepal is located in Bhaktapur District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
- What is the population of Bhatgaon, Nepal?
- The population of Bhatgaon, Nepal is 81,748 (as of 2011).
- What is the elevation of Bhatgaon, Nepal?
- Bhatgaon, Nepal is at an elevation of 1,401 m above sea level.
Sources
- Wikipedia (English): Bhatgaon, Nepal · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (Nepali): भक्तपुर · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata item Q843138 · CC0 1.0
- Image: Nyatpola & Bhairav Temple.jpg by Saroj Pandey (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Last updated · facts checked 3 November 2026
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"Bhatgaon, Nepal". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/bhatgaon-nepal. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
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