Damak
Damak (Nepali: दमक) is one of the oldest municipalities in Jhapa District in Province No. 1 of Nepal. It lies between the Ratuwa River in the east and the Maawa River in the west. It is the largest city in Jhapa District as well as Mechi Zone.
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दमक सहर | |
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| Coordinates: 26°38′N 87°42′E / 26.63°N 87.70°ECoordinates: 26°38′N 87°42′E / 26.63°N 87.70°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Development Region | Eastern |
| Province | Province No. 1 |
| Zone | Mechi Zone |
| District | Jhapa District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mr. Romnath Oli (NCP) |
| • Deputy Mayor | Mrs. Gita Adhikari (NCP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 75.74 km2 (29.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 75,743 |
| • Density | 1,000.04/km2 (2,590.09/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal code | 57217 |
| Website | damakmun.gov.np |
Education
According to 2001 Nepal census, literacy rate of the city is 88%.[1]
School Data
- Primary – 1038
- Lower Secondary – 700
- Secondary – 1408
- Technical School Under CTEVT – 490
- Higher Secondary – 1500
- Affiliated Campus – 9
References
Other websites
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