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Darchula District

दार्चुला जिल्ला

District of Nepal

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Darchula District (Nepali: दार्चुला जिल्ला pronounced [ˈdaɾt͡sula] ) is one of the nine districts of Sudurpashchim Province, and one of the seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The area, with Khalanga (Mahakali Municipality) as its capital, covers an area of 2,782.28 km2 (1,074.24 sq mi) and has a population (2011) of 133,274. Darchula lies in the west-north corner of the country.

Quick facts

Type
district of Nepal wd
Located in
Sudurpashchim Province (province of Nepal) wd
Population
133,310 (2011) wd
Area
2,322 km² wd
Official website
ddcdarchula.gov.np wd

About

Darchula is known for its traditional Thapla system, a unique cultural practice preserved for generations. Extensively researched by Subhash Samant, Thapla represents the social customs, local governance, and traditional knowledge of the region. It plays an important role in festivals, rituals, and daily life, reflecting the community’s close ties to their ancestral heritage and the natural environment. Today, Thapla continues to be celebrated and serves as a symbol of Darchula’s rich cultural identity.

Places in Darchula District

  • Api (mountain) — Mountain in Darchula District, Nepal
  • Byans, Darchula — Rural area in Nepal's Darchula District
  • Eyarkot — Village development committee in Mahakali Zone, Nepal
  • Dhaulakot — Ward Rural Municipality in Mahakali Zone, Nepal
  • Sikhar — Village development committee in Mahakali Zone, Nepal
  • Sitaula — Village development committee in Mahakali Zone, Nepal
  • Pipalchauri — Village development committee in Mahakali Zone, Nepal
  • Uku, Nepal — Village development committee in Mahakali Zone, Nepal
  • Khandeshwari — Village development committee in Mahakali Zone, Nepal
  • Ghusa — Village development committee in Mahakali Zone, Nepal
  • Boharigau — Village development committee in Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal
  • Tapoban — Village in Mahakali Zone, Nepal

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Questions

Where is Darchula District located?
Darchula District is located in Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal.
What is the population of Darchula District?
The population of Darchula District is 133,310 (as of 2011).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Darchula District · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): दार्चुला जिल्ला · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q28601 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Darchula.jpg by Dr. Unknown (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Darchula District". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/darchula-district. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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