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Sindhuli District

सिन्धुली जिल्ला

District of Nepal

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Sindhuli District (Nepali: सिन्धुली जिल्ला) is a district of Bagmati Province in Nepal. The district, with Sindhulimadhi (Kamalamai) as its headquarters, covers an area of 2,491 km2 (962 sq mi). It is divided into nine local bodies with two municipalities and seven rural municipalities. As per the 2021 census, Sindhuli district has a population of 300,026.

Quick facts

Type
district of Nepal wd
Located in
Bagmati Province (province of Nepal) wd
Population
300,026 (2011) wd
Area
2,491 km² wd
Official website
ddcsindhuli.gov.np wd

About

Sindhuli district is composed of Inner Terai and hilly areas. It is classified as Inner Terai District for administrative purposes. It borders 10 other districts, making it the district that borders the most districts. It borders Koshi Province to the east and Madhesh Province to the south.

The district is famous for the historic Sindhuli Gadhi Fort where troops of British East India Company were defeated by Gorkhali Army in 1767 A.D (1824 B.S). The iconic BP Highway passes through this district. Sindhuli is also known for the production of Junar (sweet orange).

According to the former administrative divisions of Nepal, Sindhuli fell under Janakpur Zone in Central Development Region. Sindhuli Gadhi was the headquarter of the district till 1967 A.D (2023 B.S).

Places in Sindhuli District

  • Kamalamai — Municipality in Bagmati Province, Nepal
  • Tinkanya — Village development committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal
  • Ratnawati — Village development committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal
  • Tosramkhola — Village development committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal
  • Netrakali — Village development committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal
  • Tamajor — Village development committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal
  • Jalkanya — Village Development Committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal
  • Amale — Place in Nepal
  • Dudhauli — Municipality in Bagmati, Nepal
  • Balajor — Village development committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal
  • Jarayotar, Sindhuli — Village development committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal
  • Harsahi — Village development committee in Janakpur Zone, Nepal

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Questions

Where is Sindhuli District located?
Sindhuli District is located in Bagmati Province, Nepal.
What is the population of Sindhuli District?
The population of Sindhuli District is 300,026 (as of 2011).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sindhuli District · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): सिन्धुली जिल्ला · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q28586 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: BP Highway, Sindhuli.jpg by Shrestha Aajib (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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