# Ratmate

_Village development committee in Bagmati Zone, Nepal_

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Last updated: 2026-10-31

> Ratmate is Ward No. 7 of Belkotgadhi Municipality in Nuwakot District of central Nepal. Formerly a Village Development Committee (VDC). According to the 2021 Nepal Census, the ward has a total population of 4,547 people, including 2,262 males and 2,285 females.

## Quick facts

- **Type:** ward of Nepal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3416006#P31))
- **Located in:** Nuwakot District (district of Nepal) › Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3416006#P131))
- **Population:** 3,793 (2011) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3416006#P1082))
- **Coordinates:** 27.8500, 85.0600

## About

Ratmate is a culturally diverse ward with major communities including Brahmins, Chhetris, Tamangs, Rais, Newars, Magars, Nepalis, and Bishwakarmas. The ward lies at an elevation of approximately 495 metres above sea level and is located at coordinates 27°51′8.05″N 85°3′35.50″E.

The holy Trishuli River flows along the area and separates Ratmate from Tarkeshwar Municipality. Ratmate is bordered by Jilling in the east, separated by Thulo Khola; Kolputar in the west, separated by Jagaram Khola; and Duipipal in the south.

Mahadevphant is the main commercial and settlement area of the entire Belkotgadhi Municipality. The prestigious Galchhi–Kerung Highway, also known as the China Road, passes through Ratmate and plays an important role in transportation and trade.

Major religious sites in the ward include Bhimeshwar Mahadev Temple, Ananteshwar Mahadev Temple, and Shiladevi Temple. Major festivals celebrated in the area include Dashain, Tihar, Maghi, and Sonam Lhosar.

## Questions

**Where is Ratmate located?**  
Ratmate is located in Nuwakot District, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

**What is the population of Ratmate?**  
The population of Ratmate is 3,793 (as of 2011).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ratmate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratmate) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): रातमाटे](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9F%E0%A5%87) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3416006](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3416006) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Bhubaneshwor Nepal (1).jpg by Nepalshree (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bhubaneshwor_Nepal_(1).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Ratmate, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Bhubaneshwor Nepal (1).jpg — Nepalshree, CC BY-SA 4.0.

## Cite this page

"Ratmate". DigiNepal. Last updated 31 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/ratmate. Retrieved 3 November 2026.