Dipayal Silgadhi

At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Dipayal Silgadhi Municipality had a population of 36,038. Of these, 85.8% spoke Doteli, 12.2% Nepali, 0.4% Maithili, 0.4% Tharu, 0.2% Hindi, 0.2% Magar, 0.2% Baitadeli, 0.1% Newar, 0.1% Urdu and 0.2% other languages as their first language.[3]

In terms of ethnicity/caste, 61.9% were Chhetri, 9.9% Kami, 6.5% Damai/Dholi, 5.2% Hill Brahmin, 3.3% other Dalit, 2.3% Lohar, 2.2% Newar, 1.9% Thakuri, 1.7% Badi, 1.4% Sarki, 0.6% Magar, 0.5% Tharu, 0.4% Kumal, 0.4% Majhi, 0.3% Gurung, 0.2% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.2% Musalman, 0.1% other Terai, 0.1% Rai, 0.1% Tamang, 0.1% Hajam/Thakur, 0.1% Bengali, 0.1% Halwai and 0.2% others.[4]

In terms of religion, 99.3% were Hindu, 0.4% Christian, 0.2% Muslim and 0.1% Buddhist.[5]

In terms of literacy, 61.2% could read and write, 2.6% could only read and 36.2% could neither read nor write.[6]

Seti Highway begins in Dipayal Silgadhi, linking it to Amargadhi, from where the Terai region of Nepal can be reached on Mahakali Highway.

Doti Airport is now functional operating twice a week lies in Dipayal Silgadhi.

Radio Nepal has a regional station in Dipayal Silgadhi which transmits various programs of mass interest. Silgadhi based Tribeni FM 94.4 MHz, Radio Shaileswori 105.9 MHz are the F.M. station here to serve people. Among them Tribeni FM and Radio Shaileswori are Community radio Station.

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• UN map of the municipalities of Doti District