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Rukum District

रुकुम जिल्ला

Former district of Nepal

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Rukum District () was a "hills" and "mountains" district some 280 km (170 mi) west of Kathmandu partially belonging to Lumbini Province and partially to Karnali Province before split into two districts Western Rukum and Eastern Rukum after the state's reconstruction of administrative divisions in 2017. Rukum covers an area of 2,877 km2 (1,111 sq mi) with population of 207,290 in 2011 Nepal census. Musikot (also called Jhumlikhalanga) was the district's administrative center.

Quick facts

Type
district of Nepal, former administrative territorial entity wd
Located in
Rapti Zone (zone of Nepal) › Mid-Western Development Region (development region of Nepal) wd
Population
208,567 (2011) wd
Official website
ddcrukum.gov.np wd

About

Rukum district has potential tourist attractions that remain largely unexplored including yarsagumba (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) collection caravan destinations, historical sites from the ten-year insurrection including the seat of a breakaway government in Banphikot, eastern Rukum, and the so-called Guerrilla Trek passes through this area that was a hotbed for recruiting and training as well as a battleground during Nepal's civil war (1996–2006). There is 5,911 metres (19,393 ft) Mt. Sisne (Nepali: सिस्ने हिमाल), the westernmost high peak in the Dhaulagiri massif. Locals refer to Sisne as Hiunchuli (hiu: snow; chuli: top) and it is considered sacred as the abode of deities Masta and Saikumari. Climbing history on the mountain is not well documented and an eight-man expedition led by Man Bahadur Khatri reached the summit ridge in May 2013. Rukumkot, a prominent village in Rukum is referred to as "the place of 52 lakes and 53 hills". Rukumkot (Nepali: all of them Shyarpu Tal (Lake) is largest lake in Rukum रुकुमकोट) has a beautiful pond called Rukmini Tal or locally Kamal Dhaha for its lotus flowers (kamal: lotus). Nearby are notable temples called Barah and Sibalaya, and caves such as Deurali Cave.

Places in Rukum District

  • Aathbiskot — Place in Nepal
  • Garayala — Village development committee in Karnali Province, Nepal
  • Muru, Nepal — Village development committee in Karnali Province, Nepal
  • Taksera — Village development committee in Lumbini Province, Nepal
  • Chunwang (place) — Village development committee in Lumbini Province, Nepal
  • Simli — Village development committee in Karnali Province, Nepal
  • Kol, Nepal — Putha Uttarganga Rural Municipality Eastern Rukum in Lumbini Province, Nepal
  • Sisne (village) — Former Village development committee in Lumbini Province, Nepal
  • Duli, Nepal — Village Development Committee in Karnali Province, Nepal
  • Rugha — Village development committee in Karnali Province, Nepal
  • Jhula — Village development committee in Karnali Province, Nepal
  • Magma, Nepal — Village development committee in Karnali Province, Nepal

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Questions

Where is Rukum District located?
Rukum District is located in Rapti Zone, Mid-Western Development Region, Nepal.
What is the population of Rukum District?
The population of Rukum District is 208,567 (as of 2011).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Rukum District · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): रुकुम जिल्ला · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q28612 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Rukum district location.png by Hégésippe Cormier aka Hégésippe (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Rukum District". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/rukum-district. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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