Dhankuta
Dhankuta (Nepali: धनकुटा 
listen (info • help))[2] is a town in the hills of eastern Nepal. It is the headquarters of Koshi Zone. It is located in Dhankuta district. Nepali is spoken there, and English is also spoken in some offices.
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| Coordinates: 26°59′0″N 87°20′0″E / 26.98333°N 87.33333°ECoordinates: 26°59′0″N 87°20′0″E / 26.98333°N 87.33333°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Zone | Koshi Zone |
| District | Dhankuta District |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| • Mayor | Mr. Chintan Tamang |
| • Deputy Mayor | Ms. Shakuntala Basnet |
| Population (2011 [1]) | |
| • Total | 26,440 |
| • Ethnicities | Limbu Yakha Brahmin Chhetri Rai Gurung |
| • Religions | Hinduism Buddhist and Kirat |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
| Postal Code | 56800 |
| Climate | Cwa |
| Website | Dhankuta Municipality,District Coordination Committee |
Dhankuta Media
Looking north to Dhankuta bazaar from roof of house in Chuliban ( 26°57'47.23"N 87°20'50.05"E)
A VDC in Dhankuta District Nepal
This town situated, situated about 2 kilometres west from ARSP, Pakhribas has become a business centre after the construction of the Narad Mani Thulung Highway.
Dhankuta District Hospital
Pine forest Dhankuta
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Related pages
References
- ↑ National Population and Housing Census 2011(National Report). Central Bureau of Statistics. November 2012. http://cbs.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/National%20Report.pdf. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ↑ http://www.ddcdhankuta.gov.np
