Gorkha District, a part of Gandaki Province, is one of 77 districts of Nepal, and the fourth largest district of the country in terms of area. It is histo…
Gorkha District, a part of Gandaki Province, is one of 77 districts of Nepal, and the fourth largest district of the country in terms of area. It is historically linked with the creation of modern Nepal and the name of the legendary Gorkha soldiers. The district, with Gorkha Municipality as its district headquarters, covers an area of 3,610 km² and has a population of 252,201, according to the 2021 Nepal census. Gorkha district is the site of the Manakamana Temple, as well as Gorakhnath and Gorakh Kali temples. Several major rivers—including the Chepe, Daraudi, Marsyangdi, Budi Gandaki, and Trishuli—run through the district.
Country: Nepal
Province: Gandaki Province
Established: 12th century
Time zone: UTC+05:45 (NPT)
Telephone Code: 064
Main Language(s): Nepali, Ghale, Gurung, Magar, Newari,
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