Mangalsen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mangalsen Nagar palika
मंगलसेन
Mangalsen nagar palika ward no:14 kalagaun Achham
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Municipality
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 Mangalsen
Location in Sudurpashchim Province
Mangalsen
Location in Nepal
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| Country |  Nepal |
| District | Achham District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 139,9 km2 (540 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26,557 |
| • Density | 18.983/km2 (49.165/sq mi) |
| • Religions | Hindu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NST) |
Mangalsen (Nepali: मंगलसेन) is a special town in Nepal. It is a municipality and the main city of Achham District. This district is located in the Sudurpashchim Province of Nepal.
Mangalsen became a municipality on May 18, 2014. This happened when several smaller villages joined together to form the bigger town. These villages included Janalibandali, Kuntibandali, Oligaun, Jupu, and Kalagaun.
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A Look at the People of Mangalsen
Population and Homes
In 2011, about 32,507 people lived in Mangalsen. They lived in 6,604 separate homes. By 2021, the population was 26,557. Almost everyone living here is a citizen of Nepal.
Languages People Speak
Most people in Mangalsen speak Nepali. This is the official language of Nepal. A small number of people also speak other languages. These include Achhami, Doteli, Hindi, Maithili, Tamang, and Tharu.
Different Groups of People
Mangalsen is home to many different groups of people. The largest groups are Chhetri, Dalit, and Hill Brahmin. Other groups include Kami, Damai/Dholi, Thakuri, Badi, Sanyasi/Dasnami, Sarki, Lohar, and Tamang. There are also smaller numbers of Bengali, Musalman, Tharu, Kurmi, Magar, and Teli people.
Religions People Follow
Most people in Mangalsen follow Hinduism. A small number of people also follow Buddhism, Islam, or Christianity.
How Many People Can Read and Write
In 2011, more than half of the people in Mangalsen could read and write. About 57.6% were able to read and write. Another 2.6% could only read. The rest, about 39.8%, could neither read nor write. By 2021, the number of people who could read and write increased to 72.9%.
Mangalsen During the Civil War
Mangalsen was an important place during the Nepalese Civil War. This was a time of conflict in Nepal between different groups. Mangalsen saw many events related to this conflict.
