Sunsari District

Sunsari District is one of 14 districts in Koshi province of Nepal. The district is located in the eastern part of the Outer Terai and covers an area of 1,257 km2 (485 sq mi). According to the 2011 Nepal census, the population was 753,328.[1] The district headquarters is located in Inaruwa.

Sunsari District
Nepali: सुनसरी जिल्ला
District
Night view of Dharan, Itahari and Tarahara, Barahakshetra Temple, Dharan Clock Tower
Location of Sunsari District in Province
Location of Sunsari District in Province
Country   Nepal
ProvinceKoshi Pradesh
Established1962
Admin HQInaruwa
Government
 • TypeDistrict Coordination Committee
 • BodySunsari DDC
 • CDOHumkala Pandey
 • HeadRajan Mehta (NC)
 • Deputy HeadKamala Dahal
 • District courtSunsari District court
Area
 • Total1,257 km2 (485 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total934,461
 • Rank5
 • Density740/km2 (1,900/sq mi)
Demographics
 • Ethnic groupsBahun, Chhetri, Madheshi, Limbu, Tamang
 • HDI0.5466(medium)
 • Male ♂/Female♀100/94
Education
 • Literacy rate78.1%
Time zoneUTC+05:45 (NST)
Telephone Code025
Official languageNepali
Other (s) LanguagesMaithili,Tharu
WebsiteDDC,Sunsari
DAO,Sunsari

The area was originally part of Morang District but became its own district in 1962 when Nepal was divided into 14 zones and 75 districts. Major cities in Sunsari district are Inaruwa], Itahari, Jhumka, Dharan, and Duhabi. Some religious places of this district are Budha Subba Temple, Ramdhuni, Chataradham, Baraha, Bishnupaduka, Dantakali, and Pindeshor Babadham.

The lowlands of Limbuwan, present day Sunsari, Morang and Jhapa Districts was collectively known as Morang District since the time of King Mung Mawrong Hang of the 7th century.[2]

Administration

The district consists of two Sub-metropolitan Cities, four urban municipalities and six rural municipalities.[3] These are as follows:[4]

Sub-metropolitian cities

Municipalities

Rural municipalities

Geography and climate
Climate Zone[5] Elevation Range  % of Area
Lower Tropical below 300 m (980 ft) 86.6%
Upper Tropical 300–1,000 m (980–3,280 ft)  7.8%
Subtropical 1,000–2,000 m (3,300–6,600 ft)  2.0%

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1981 344,594—    
1991 463,481+3.01%
2001 625,633+3.05%
2011 763,487+2.01%
2021 934,461+2.04%
Sources:[6]

2021

According to 2021 Nepal census,926962 people resides in Sunsari in 212545 households with average family size of 4.36. Out of total population, 48.4% male and 51.6%Female.
Literacy
Literacy rate of Sunsari is 78.1 . Male has 84.6% and Female has 72.1% .Different level of Study is shown:

Education in Sunsari

  Early Childhood (4.6%)
  Primary Education (28.0%)
  lower Secondary (18.8%)
  SLC/SEE (12.2%)
  Higher Secondary (16.8%)
  Intermediate (12.6%)
  Graduate (3.7%)
  Post-graduate and above (1.5%)

In 10+2 or equivalent, 39.3% study management , 26.3% Education, 11.6% Humanities and 8.1 Science.

2011

At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, Sunsari District had a population of 763,487.

The most spoken language is Nepali: 28.8% spoke Nepali, followed by 28.5% Maithili.[7]

Language in Sunsari (2011)[8]
Religion Percent
Nepali
 
 28.8%
Maithili
 
 28.5%
Tharu
 
 11.7%
Urdu
 
 9.6%
Urau
 
 2.9%
Limbu
 
 2.7%
Rai
 
 2.2%
Newar
 
 2.1%
Tamang
 
 1.8%

Ethnicity/caste: 12.1% were Tharu, 11.5% Musalman, 9.2% Chhetri, 7.9% Hill Brahmin, 6.6% Rai, 4.3% Yadav, 4.0% Koiri/Kushwaha, 3.8% Newar, 3.4% Musahar, 3.2% Limbu, 3.1% Jhangad/Dhagar, 2.3% Tamang, 2.3% Teli, 2.2% Kami, 2.0% Magar, 1.6% Dhanuk, 1.5% Bantar/Sardar, 1.2% Chamar/Harijan/Ram, 1.1% Halwai, 1.0% Damai/Dholi, 1.0% Gurung, 0.8% Kathabaniyan, 0.8% Khatwe, 0.6% Gharti/Bhujel, 0.6% Majhi, 0.6% Mallaha, 0.6% Marwadi, 0.6% other Terai, 0.5% Terai Brahmin, 0.5% Dhimal, 0.5% Hajam/Thakur, 0.5% Sanyasi/Dasnami, 0.4% Dusadh/Paswan/Pasi, 0.4% Kulung, 0.4% Sarki, 0.3% Bantawa, 0.3% Bengali, 0.3% Gaderi/Bhedihar, 0.3% Kalwar, 0.3% Kewat, 0.3% Khawas, 0.3% Sarbaria, 0.3% Tatma/Tatwa, 0.2% Badhaee, 0.2% Chamling, 0.2% Dom, 0.2% Kayastha, 0.2% Kumal, 0.2% Kumhar, 0.2% Rajbanshi, 0.2% Rajput, 0.2% Sherpa, 0.2% Sudhi, 0.2% Sunuwar, 0.1% Amat, 0.1% Badi, 0.1% Baraee, 0.1% Bhote, 0.1% Danuwar, 0.1% Dhobi, 0.1% Kurmi, 0.1% Lohar, 0.1% Munda, 0.1% Nuniya, 0.1% Pattharkatta/Kushwadiya, 0.1% Punjabi/Sikh, 0.1% Rajbhar, 0.1% Rajdhov, 0.1% Sonar, 0.1% Thakuri, 0.1% Thulung, 0.1% Yakkha and 0.3% others.[9]

Religion in Sunsari (2011)[10]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 73.3%
Islam
 
 11.5%
Kiratism
 
 6.9%
Buddhism
 
 4.4%
Prakriti
 
 1.9%
Christianity
 
 1.5%
Others
 
 0.5%

Religion: 73.3% were Hindu, 11.5% Muslim, 6.9% Kirati, 4.4% Buddhist, 1.9% Prakriti, 1.5% Christian, 0.1% Jain and 0.4% others.[11]

Literacy: 68.0% could read and write, 2.0% could only read and 29.9% could neither read nor write.[12]

Former VDCs
Map of the VDCs in Sunsari District

See also

References
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  2. Chemjong, Iman Singh. History and Culture of Kirat People.
  3. "स्थानिय तह". 103.69.124.141. Retrieved 2018-12-04.
  4. "स्थानिय तह". 103.69.124.141. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
  5. Lillesø, J-P.B.; Shrestha, T.B.; Dhakal, L.P.; Nayaju, R.P.; Shrestha, R. (2005). The Map of Potential Vegetation of Nepal - a forestry/agroecological/biodiversity classification system (PDF). Forest & Landscape Development and Environment Series 2-2005 and CFC-TIS Document Series No.110. ISBN 87-7903-210-9.
  6. "Nepal: Provinces and Districts". www.citypopulation.de.
  7. NepalMap Language
  8. "NepalMap profile: Sunsari". NepalMap. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  9. NepalMap Caste
  10. "NepalMap profile: Sunsari". NepalMap. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  11. NepalMap Religion
  12. NepalMap Literacy
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