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Rolpa District

रोल्पा जिल्ला

District in Nepal

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Rolpa (Nepali: रोल्पा जिल्ला), is a "hill" district in Lumbini Province of Nepal. Rolpa district covers an area of 1,879 km2 (725 sq mi) with population (2011) of 221,177. Rolpa town is the district's administrative center.

Quick facts

Type
district of Nepal wd
Located in
Lumbini Province (province of Nepal) wd
Population
234,793 (2011) wd
Area
1,879 km² wd
Official website
ddcrolpa.gov.np wd

About

The various grievances of Rolpa's population made the district ripe for revolt. It became a "Maoist Stronghold" of the Communist Party of Nepal. In May 2002 a major battle between Maoist guerrillas and the army was fought at Lisne Lekh near the Rolpa-Pyuthan border.

Places in Rolpa District

  • Liwang, Rolpa — Municipality in Lumbini Province, Nepal
  • Phagam — Village development committee in Rapti Zone, Nepal
  • Dhawang — Village development committee in Lumbini Province, Nepal
  • Thawang — Village development committee in Lumbini Province, Nepal
  • Jaimakasala — Village development committee in Rapti Zone, Nepal
  • Kureli — Village development committee in Rapti Zone, Nepal
  • Nuwagaun — Village development committee in Rapti Zone, Nepal
  • Dubidanda — Village development committee in Lumbini Province, Nepal
  • Mijhing — Village development committee in Rapti Zone, Nepal
  • Gumchal — Village development committee in Rapti Zone, Nepal
  • Tewang — Village development committee in Rapti Zone, Nepal
  • Sirpa — Village development committee in Rapti Zone, Nepal

Nearby places

Questions

Where is Rolpa District located?
Rolpa District is located in Lumbini Province, Nepal.
What is the population of Rolpa District?
The population of Rolpa District is 234,793 (as of 2011).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Rolpa District · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): रोल्पा जिल्ला · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q28597 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Apple Garden At Chalabang.jpg by Vishal Acharya (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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

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