Where is Dhankuta located?

Dhankuta is located in Koshi Province, Nepal.

What is the population of Dhankuta?

The population of Dhankuta is 26,440 (as of 2011).

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Dhankuta

धनकुटा नगरपालिका

Human settlement

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Dhankuta is a hill town and the headquarters of Dhankuta District in Koshi Province in Eastern Nepal. According to 2011 Nepal census, it has population of 26,440 inhabitants.

Quick facts

Type: human settlement, municipality of Nepal wd
Located in: Koshi Province (province of Nepal) wd
Population: 26,440 (2011) wd
Official website: dhankutamun.gov.np wd
Coordinates: 26.9739° N, 87.3433° E wd

Nearby places

Dhankuta District — 1 km
Eastern Development Region, Nepal — 1 km
Belhara — 5 km
Tankhuwa — 5 km
Bhirgaun — 5 km
Budi Morang — 7 km

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Aathpahariya museum remains unopened despite building completion3 November 2026
Truck accident in Dhankuta leaves driver, assistant injured30 October 2026
Risk of heavy rain and windstorms in Dhankuta, administration urges high alert28 October 2026
Three dead, three missing in motorboat accident in eastern Nepal25 October 2026
Arjun Sardar rescued safely from Tamor riverbank13 October 2026

Questions

Where is Dhankuta located?: Dhankuta is located in Koshi Province, Nepal.
What is the population of Dhankuta?: The population of Dhankuta is 26,440 (as of 2011).

Sources

Last updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Dhankuta". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/dhankuta. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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