Darchula District

Darchula Situated between two district and borders connected with China and India. Darchula lies under Mahakali zone in far western region. Dhar- literally means edge in Nepali and Chula- means fire place, thus, the district derives its name today. Legends say that in ancient time Hermit Byas cooked rice on the top of two peaks. Himalayan peaks to look include Byas Rishi Himal. Other connotation connects with the Tibetan word ‘La’ which means hilly bye pass, from where people used to go Tibet. Darchula has the area of 1,867 sq. km. Agriculture is the basis of economy. 
Sheep near Himalayas
Beautiful view of Darchula, near Himalayas
Political Boundary
East: Bajhang, 
West: India, 
North: Tibet, 

South: Baitadi and Bajhang.
Yarchagumba Darchula
Mission Yarchagumba, Darchula
Cricket in Darchula
Boys are playing Cricket in Darchula

Population 
Matela Village Darchula
Matela Village, Darchula, NepaL
According to National Population and Housing Census 2011,
Total Household: 24,618
Male: 63,605
Female: 69,669
Total population: 133,274

Major rivers 
Mahakali, Chaulane, Tinkar, Numpa and Kalagad. 

Location
Longitude: 800 22”-810 9”
Latitude: 290 36”-300 15”.
Headquarter: Darchula

Climate
Tropical, Sub- tropical, Cool temperate, Mild, temperate. Alpine Temperature.
Maximum Temperature:18.60 °Centigrade 
Minimum Temperature: -7.70 °Centigrade 
Rainfall: 14.33.8 ml. 

Predominant language and culture
 Nepali, Byasi, Bhote,Doteli. 


Tourist attraction centers
Khalanga, Tapoban, Gokuleswar, Tinkar, Jaljibi. Himalayan Peaks: Api Himal, Byas Rishi, Nampa Himal, Jaskar Himal. 
Hikila Village Darchula
Hikila Village, Darchula, Nepal

Api Nampa Darchula
Api Nampa, Darchula
Chameliya river Darchula
The source or headwaters of a Chameliya river Darchula

Map Of Darchula District
Darchula district map
Towns and Villages
  • Bhagawati
  • Boharigau
  • Bramhadev
  • Byash
  • Chhapari
  • Dadakot
  • Datu
  • Dethala
  • Dhap
  • Dhari
  • Dhaulakot
  • Dhuligada
  • Eyarkot
  • Ghusa
  • Gokuleswor
  • Gulijar
  • Gwami
  • Hikila
  • Hunainath
  • Huti
  • Kante
  • Khalanga
  • Khandeswori 
  • Khar
  • Kharkada
  • Lali
  • Latinath
  • Malikarjun
  • Pipalchauri
  • Ralpa
  • Ranisikhar
  • Rithachaupata
  • Sankarpur
  • Seri
  • Sharmauli, Sikhar 
  • Sipti, Sitaula
  • Sunsera
  • Tapoban
  • Uku 
    Malikarjun Shikhar Darchula
    Malikarjun Shikhar, Darchula

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