Sindhuli District
Sindhuli District
सिन्धुली | |
|---|---|
| Bp Highway, Sindhuli Bp Highway, Sindhuli | |
| Location of district in province Location of district in province | |
| Country | File:Flag of Nepal.svg Nepal |
| Province | Bagmati Province |
| Admin HQ. | Kamalamai (Sindhulimadhi) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Coordination committee |
| • Body | DCC, Sindhuli |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,491 km2 (962 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 300,026 |
| • Density | 120.4/km2 (311.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:45 (NPT) |
| Main Language(s) | Nepali, Magar, Tamang, Chepang, Newari |
| Website | www |
Sindhuli District (Nepali: सिन्धुली जिल्ला<phonos file="Sindhuli.ogg">Listen</phonos>) is a district of Bagmati Province in Nepal. The district, with Kamalamai (Sindhulimadhi) 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.[1]
Sindhuli district is composed of inner Terai and hilly areas. It borders 10 other districts. The district is famous for the historic Sindhuli Gadhi Fort and iconic BP Highway. Sindhuli is also known for the production of Junar (sweet orange).[2]
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).
Etymology
[edit | edit source]Various accounts are associated with the naming of Sindhuli District and there is no definite evidence explaining how the place got its name “Sindhuli (सिन्धुली)”.
- One belief is that the name "Sindhuli" originated from the name of King Sindhul (सिन्धुल), who ruled this area in ancient times.[2]
- About 11 kilometers from the district headquarter Sindhulimadhi, at an elevation of 1,077 meters above sea level, lies Siddhababa (सिद्धबाबा) Temple. Sindhuli Valley, the area surrounding Sindhulimadhi used to be referred as Siddhasthali (सिद्धस्थली), named after this temple. The word “Siddhasthali” later became distorted over time and eventually evolved into “Sindhuli”.[2]
- In ancient times this district was the part of the Makwanpur Kingdom, which was ruled by kings of the Sen dynasty. Sindhuli Valley was the hunting and fishing area for those rulers and their officials. The fishing was done by creating a small structure in a river called Duwali (दुवाली). Locally, the fishing Duwali used by the Sen kings used to be referred as Sen Ko Duwali (सेनको दुवाली), which meant Sen's Duwali. When spoken quickly, it became Senduwali (सेनदुवाली). Gradually the word got distorted into "Senduli (सेनदुली)", and eventually became “Sindhuli.”
- This region has the presence of intense forest. An indigenous group (Tamangs) were predominant in this region and their way of living was dependent on agriculture and forest resources. These indigenous people call Singthuwa (सिङ्थुवा) for cutting down tree and Singthuji (सिङ्थुजी) for collecting timber. Over time due to gradual deviation in the pronunciation, the region got its name "Sindhuli".[citation needed]
History
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The location has a huge historic significance. The Sindhuli Gadhi in Sindhuli is the place where British soldiers were defeated for the first time in Asia in 1767 A.D. The army under the leadership of Captain Kinloch came to help the then ruler of Kathmandu - Jai Prakash Malla against the attack of Prithvi Narayan Shah. The Gorkhali soldiers were familiar with the terrain and used it to their advantage. Despite being outmatched by the British Army's advanced weaponry, the Gurkhas fought bravely and ultimately defeated the British. The British retreated, leaving behind their weapons. In addition to being a historically significant place, it is known for its scenery and natural resources. However, in recent years, due to a lack of maintenance, the district mainly preserves remnants of the past.[citation needed]
Administration
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Sindhuli District is administered from headquarter Sindhulimadhi, Kamalamai. District Administration Office (DAO), under Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for administration, as well as maintaining law and order in the district. DAO is headed by Chief District Officer (CDO).[3]District Coordination Committee (DCC) maintains coordination among local bodies, and with provincial and federal government.
Sindhuli District Court has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases within the district.[4] 13 post offices are functioning in the district which comes under the Sindhuli District Post Office (DPO) with 45900 as its postal code.
Local Bodies
[edit | edit source]The district consists of nine local bodies, out of which two are Municipalities and seven are Rural Municipalities. These are as follows:[5][1]
| S.N | Name | No. of
Wards |
Area
(km2) |
Population
(2021) |
Administrative
Centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamalamai Municipality | 14 | 482.57 | 71,016 | Sindhulimadhi |
| 2 | Dudhauli Municipality | 14 | 390.39 | 70,207 | Dudhauli |
| 3 | Tinpatan Rural Municipality | 11 | 280.26 | 34,889 | Lampantar (Chakmake) |
| 4 | Marin Rural Municipality | 7 | 324.55 | 28,808 | Kapilakot (Chhap Bazar) |
| 5 | Hariharpurgadhi Rural Municipality | 8 | 343.90 | 26,505 | Jhanjhane |
| 6 | Golanjor Rural Municipality | 7 | 184.13 | 18,737 | Bhuwaneshwari Gwaltar |
| 7 | Sunkoshi Rural Municipality | 7 | 154.68 | 18,375 | Purano Jhangajholi (Ramtar) |
| 8 | Phikkal Rural Municipality | 6 | 186.06 | 15,910 | Khangsang |
| 9 | Ghyanglekh Rural Municipality | 5 | 166.77 | 12,652 | Bastipur (Hayutar) |
Former Village Development Committees
[edit | edit source]There were total of 55 Village Development Committees (VDCs) in Sindhuli till 1997. After the formation of Kamalamai Municipality in 1997, the number of VDCs got reduced to 53. In 2014, Dudhauli Municipality was formed and the number of VDCs got further reduced to 50. On 10 March 2017, the existing VDCs were abolished and incorporated into Municipalities and Rural Municipalities.
Electoral Constituencies
[edit | edit source]Sindhuli District is divided into two Parliamentary constituencies and four Provincial constituencies.[6]
| Parliamentary
Constituency |
Provincial
Constituency |
Incorporated Areas | MLA | MP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindhuli 1 | Sindhuli 1A | Dudhauli and Kamalamai (Wards 9, 13 & 14) | Matrika Prasad Bhattarai
(CPN Maoist Centre) |
Shyam Kumar Ghimire |
| Sindhuli 1B | Tinpatan, Phikkal and Golanjor | Ram Kumar Pahadi
(Nepali Congress) | ||
| Sindhuli 2 | Sindhuli 2A | Kamalamai (Wards 1-8, 10-12 ) and Sunkoshi | Chhetra Bahadur Bamjan
(Nepali Congress) |
Lekhnath Dahal |
| Sindhuli 2B | Marin, Hariharpurgadhi and Ghyanglekh | Ganganarayan Shrestha
(CPN Maoist Centre) |
Demographics
[edit | edit source]| Census year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 183,705 | — |
| 1991 | 223,900 | +2.00% |
| 2001 | 279,821 | +2.25% |
| 2011 | 296,192 | +0.57% |
| 2021 | 300,117 | +0.13% |
| Source: Citypopulation[7] | ||
At the time of the 2021 Nepal census, Sindhuli District had a population of 300,026. 8.04% of the population is under 5 years of age. It has a literacy rate of 72.59% and a sex ratio of 1040 females per 1000 males. 141,223 (47.07%) lived in municipalities.[10]
Ethnicity wise: Hill Janjatis were the largest group, making up 57% of the population. Tamangs were the largest Hill Janjatis, with Magars being 14% of the population. Chhetri and Bahun made up 20% of the population.[8]
At the time of the 2021 census, 52.35% of the population spoke Nepali, 25.13% Tamang, 8.11% Magar, 6.61% Danuwar, 2.08% Nepal Bhasha, 1.80% Maithili and 1.10% Sunuwar as their first language.[9] In 2011, 48.1% of the population spoke Nepali as their first language.[11]
Education
[edit | edit source]Sindhuli district especially Kamalamai Municipality has a good facility of education up to SEE levels. The quality of +2 levels too is fine here. Many private colleges run +2 commerce affiliated to NEB. However, the number of +2 science colleges are very few. Science college like Kamala Higher Secondary School is providing good practical based education to students of Sindhuli. This college has been serving as the central of excellence for all science students throughout Sindhuli Valley. There is also a secondary school for deaf children, where instruction is provided entirely through Nepali Sign Language, including free accommodation.
Schools
[edit | edit source]- Shree Navajyoti Deaf Secondary School, Jasedamar
- Lampantar English Boarding School, Chakmake Bazar, Sindhuli
- Sindhuli Academy
- New English Boarding School
- Kamala Higher Secondary School
- Siddhasthali English Boarding Secondary School
- Shree Jana Jyoti Higher Secondary School
- Bainkateshwor Higher Secondary School
- Gaumati Higher Secondary School
- Barun Devi Higher Secondary School
- Shree Deurali Lower Secondary School
- Shree Bhabishya Nirmata Siddhabba Higher Secondary School
- Kalimati Nimna Secondary School
- Siddhababa English Boarding School
- Scholars Academy
- New Star Academy
- Suryodaya Secondary English Boarding School
- Janata Higher secondary English Boarding School
- Shree Sindhuli Gadhi Public English School
- Sindhuli Vidhyashram Public Educational Trust
- Swiss Sindhuli Secondary English Medium School
- Aadhunik English Boarding School
- Shree prabhat higher secondary school
- Shree Jana Jagriti HSS, Bhiman
- Shining Moon Academy
- Shree Saraswati Secondary School, Dakaha
- Kamala Academic School, Bhiman
- Shree Kundeshwor Higher Secondary School, Besare Besi
- Shree Marin Academy Boarding School
- Shree Secondary School Kartike, Kapilakot
- Shree Kusheshwor Vidhya Peeth Secondary School, Sunkoshi-1, Dumja, Sindhuli
- Ma.Vi. Lampantar, Tinpatan 11, Lampiantar, Sindhuli
Higher Education
[edit | edit source]There are many colleges which facilitate higher education. There are a large number of colleges running courses with affiliation to universities of Nepal. Colleges like Sindhuli Multiple Campus fall under this category. Kamala Science Campus enables students to acquire Bachelor of Science courses (BSc.).
Colleges
[edit | edit source]- Kamala Science Campus
- Sindhuli Multiple College
- Siddha Jyoti Siksha College
- Gaumati Multiple College
- Bhim Jyoti Campus
- Marin Multiple College
- Saraswati Campus Dakaha
- Lampantar multiple campus
Technical Education
[edit | edit source]There are also colleges to teach technical education. The technical subjects affiliated with CTEVT like Civil Overseer i.e. Sub Engineer, and Forestry are taught here. The district offers higher education in technical fields like B.Sc.ag (AFU) and B.Tech. IT (KU) .
Technical Colleges
[edit | edit source]- College of Natural Resource Management, Marin
- Sindhuli Community Technical Institute (SCTI)
- Kamala Janajyoti Secondary School
- Saraswati Secondary School Dakaha
Geography and climate
[edit | edit source]| Climate Zone[13] | Elevation Range | % of Area |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Tropical | below 300 meters (1,000 ft) | 13.7% |
| Upper Tropical | 300 to 1,000 meters 1,000 to 3,300 ft. |
61.7% |
| Subtropical | 1,000 to 2,000 meters 3,300 to 6,600 ft. |
23.6% |
| Temperate | 2,000 to 3,000 meters 6,400 to 9,800 ft. |
0.5% |
Notable People From Sindhuli
[edit | edit source]- Chandra Prakash Gajurel a.k.a. CP Gajurel - Politician
- Haribol Prasad Gajurel - Politician, Former Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development[14]
- Krishna Prasad Koirala - Founder of politically prominent Koirala family, Father of Matrika, BP and Girija Prasad Koirala
- Prof. Dr. Krishnahari Baral - Lyricist, Poet and Professor at Tribhuvan University[15]
- Bhojraj Kafle - Lyricist and Singer
References
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External links
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- UN map of VDC boundaries, water features and roads in Sindhuli
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