Panchthar District facts for kids
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Panchthar
पाँचथर जिल्ला
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Location of Panchthar
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| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Eastern (Purwanchal) |
| Zone | Mechi |
| Headquarters | Phidim |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,241 km2 (479 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 191,817 |
| • Density | 154.57/km2 (400.33/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (NPT) |
| Main language(s) | Limbu, Nepali |
Panchthar district (Nepali: पाँचथर जिल्ला) is a special area in Nepal. It is like a county or a region. This district is part of the Mechi Zone and the Eastern Development Region of Nepal.
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About Panchthar District
Panchthar is one of the 77 districts in Nepal. It is located in the eastern part of the country. Districts are important administrative areas. They help the government manage different parts of Nepal.
Where is Panchthar Located?
Panchthar district is found in the Mechi Zone. This zone is in the Eastern Development Region. Think of it like a big neighborhood within a larger city. Nepal is divided into these regions and zones to make it easier to govern.
What is a District?
A district in Nepal is a bit like a state or a county in other countries. It has its own local government. This government helps with things like schools, roads, and healthcare for the people living there. Panchthar district has its main office, called the headquarters, in a town called Phidim.
Languages Spoken in Panchthar
In Panchthar, people speak different languages. The main languages are Limbu and Nepali. Nepali is the official language of Nepal. Limbu is spoken by the Limbu people, who are an ethnic group from this region.
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Map of the VDCs in Panchthar District
